Good morning, Traverse City.

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation awarded $378,098 in grants to 75 organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians on Jan.

3. The awards came from 24 funds, supporting diversity, school and quick response programs.

On Dec. 24, 2012, a stray with broken front legs received life-saving surgery and later recovered, found a forever home in Traverse City, and was renamed Saint Nick to honor his rescue.

Tim Harding greets patients at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, offering comfort & hope with his warm smile and understanding words.

His friendly presence helps ease treatment stress and reflects the clinic's commitment to care.

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.

Left Foot Charley Wine Dinner

6-11:59 p.m. — Modern Bird — Check website for pricing — Indulge in a five-course meal featuring exquisite wines from Left Foot Charley with winemaker Bryan Ulbrich.