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Traverse City
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Michigan Mutual Aid Task Force dive team conducted a mock ice rescue at Twin Lake and practiced on Boardman Lake Wednesday. The eight-person team included divers from the Grand Traverse and Benzie Sheriff’s Offices (two Leelanau divers were not available due to staffing issues). Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Sky Raptor Sanctuary is raising funds with Grand Traverse County for a new state-of the art raptor hospital + community wildlife center at Camp Greilick that will serve as a hub for bird of prey rehabilitation, research and community education. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ice has formed on the upper cables of the Mackinac Bridge and may trigger closures in the coming days, prompting safety measures by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Residents are advised to sign up with Mackinac County 911 for real-time alerts on traffic conditions. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities launched a public input survey for the North+South Rail project to study travel patterns, route, ridership, and infrastructure needs; community members can share feedback at northsouthrail.org. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Northwest Regional Airport Authority board approved a $40,000 site readiness grant with Networks Northwest on Jan. 8 to support development around Cherry Capital Airport, creating an inventory of investment-ready sites to draw private funds. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Health Department invites residents, organizations and stakeholders to join its Opioid Settlement Spending Advisory Committee to help shape prevention, treatment and recovery priorities. The online request for participation opened Jan. 8 and accepts submissions until 5 p.m. Feb. 6. UpNorthLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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An Evening with T.J. Klune
7-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Tickets from $21 — Celebrate captivating storytelling with bestselling author T.J. Klune, known for his rich fictional worlds.
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Singer Songwriters Showcase
7-9 p.m. — City Opera House — $25, $20, Students $10 — Experience original songs from talented singer-songwriter students and the Popular Music Ensemble.
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