Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
Good morning, Traverse City.
🎓 Education
Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved the purchase and sale agreement for the Boardman/Ottaway Lake Campus today, marking a new development for the property.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from midnight until 7 p.m. Tuesday with 2 to 5 inches of snow & gusty winds, warning travelers to use caution.
🏛️ Government
Cherry Capital Airport is using hybrid sweepers to clear runways after heavy winter snowfall.
Airport officials say the equipment is key to keeping runways safe by testing friction levels during slushy conditions.
🏥 Health
Local senior advisor Fred Goldenberg from Michigan Planners said the federal government repealed the 2024 minimum staffing standards for nursing homes today — a shift that follows decades of debate and could affect care quality at local facilities.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tai Chi with Josh
12-1 p.m. — East Bay Branch Library — Free entry — Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi in a community-friendly setting.
Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Sears Quintet
7-9:30 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket info available — Experience a deep jazz night featuring the phenomenal Bill Sears and his quintet.
Antrim Writers Series - Poetry Writing Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Grass River Natural Area — $10 — Experiment with words during an engaging poetry workshop with Teresa Scollon.
Puppy Pals LIVE
2-4 p.m. — City Opera House — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing spectacular stunts.
🏠 Traverse City Real Estate
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