Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women's March in Traverse City, aligned with the National Women's March Day of Action, invites participants to advocate for women's rights, human rights, and environmental rights, while also recognizing individual causes such as the march for missing person Jacob Cabinaw. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club subgroup, The Friars, will perform in Traverse City, and the local library invites submissions for Poets’ Night Out. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Michigan DNR is allocating $8.5 million for improvements at Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, including expanding the dump station and installing a new traffic light, leading to campground closures during 2025 and 2026. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay reopens with a new 4K laser projector and other modern upgrades, funded by community support, to enhance the moviegoing and event experience. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rescue teams concluded their search on Long Lake after initial concerns of a person falling through the ice proved unfounded, and are now warning of thin ice due to warming temperatures. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Robinson Bay tugboat is being prepared for its transfer to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City for educational use by cadets. UpNorthLive
- ➤ On Stage 4 Kids, founded by Jim Sundberg and Joshua Davis, aims to relaunch in 2025 to continue offering live music experiences to school-age children across Michigan and beyond, after positively impacting over 80,000 students. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter Monthly Meeting: Geo-hiking Isle Royale
This monthly meeting will focus on the geological significance and hiking opportunities at Isle Royale National Park, highlighting the Midcontinent Rift's influence on the area.
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Winter 2025 Opening Reception at the Dennos Museum Center
The event features an opening reception for the Winter 2025 exhibitions, including the Northwest Regional Juried Exhibition, with opportunities to meet artists and enjoy refreshments.
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Weekly Worship Service at Watershed Church
The service includes connecting, singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and a message, along with a Kids' Church program for children.
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Hollywood Revisited: A Musical Tribute to Tinseltown Classics
This musical revue features a spectacular display of costumes from iconic Hollywood films, enhanced by music that defined the era.
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