MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will hold a tour of the U.P. SportsPlex with former Marquette Parks and Recreation employee Doug Smith. The event runs from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the U.P. SportsPlex on Wright Street.

            Participants will learn about the new facility and see the turf room, batting cage, pitching machine, driving range, multi-use sports floor, tennis courts and roller rink.

            Pre-register by May 2 by calling 227-2979. The cost is free for NCLL members and $5 for non-members.