MARQUETTE — The Marquette Regional History Center is hosting a gathering of greetings at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at145 W. Spring St., Marquette.

This year there will be a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Bruce Closser. Known to most as the poem, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this verse and some special surprises will add cheer to the evening.

Light refreshments will be available. The event is free but donations will be appreciated. For more information, go to marquettehistory.org or call 906-226-3571.