Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
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🏘️ Community
On New Year's Eve, 10,000 people gathered downtown for Traverse City's 600 lb lit cherry drop (a tradition since 2008) that celebrated the new year and raised funds for local student food pantries.
Donations were suggested to support the North Ed Foundation in fighting food insecurity.
🏥 Health
Special writer Michael J.
Breazeale profiles three behind-the-scenes Grand Traverse health care workers who use small acts of kindness to offer comfort & hope to patients during the holiday season. The accounts appear today through Saturday at Munson Medical Center.
UpNorthLive will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan.
28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its studio (8513 East Traverse Highway) as Versiti Blood Center extends donation hours to help meet urgent needs, especially for universal blood types.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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New Year, New Garden: Landscape Design Workshop
10 AM - 2 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Cost not specified — Enhance your gardening skills in this immersive two-day workshop led by expert Matthew Ross.
Frozen Foot Race
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee applicable — Kick off the 2026 race season with a chilly 5-mile run through Traverse City.
Kevin Rhodes Plays it Forward
7-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Philharmonic — $100 per ticket — Enjoy a benefit concert featuring Maestro Rhodes while supporting the TC Phil and community programs.
Ice Wine Festival
11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn — Free entry — Enjoy wine tastings, an ice sculpture luge, and outdoor activities like snowshoeing and S’mores.
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