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Traverse City
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Father Fred Foundation’s annual Frostbite Food Drive will begin Saturday in Traverse City, with donations accepted at Tom’s, Oleson’s, and Oryana until Feb. 15. Rising food prices have increased demand for local pantries & the drive calls on community support to help meet basic food needs. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club recognized senior Lillian Shev as a Student of the Month on Monday, Feb. 2 in Traverse City. Shev is active in school programs and holds multiple honors, and she will study public policy at a four-year university. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Traverse City Fire Department advises residents to remove snow from hydrants near their properties to ensure water access during emergencies — officials stress that clearing the snow will help maintain fire safety in northern Michigan. UpNorthLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Yarrow Brown, head of Housing North since May 2020, is urging the community to keep up efforts to remove barriers to safe, affordable housing for all — a goal underscored by her commitment to local advocacy in northwest Lower Michigan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City St. Francis fell 53-50 in overtime to Saginaw Nouvel in a home basketball tournament game — coach Sean Finnegan said the team executed the scouting report for most of the game. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ North Central Michigan College swept Alpena Community College in recent basketball games — Kirtland men also won their last two contests. The wins occurred last week in the region. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Traverse City Curling Club is training Olympic athletes ahead of the curling event from Feb. 4 through Feb. 12. The club (in its third year) has hosted national championships and Olympic qualifiers. UpNorthLive
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Puppy Pals LIVE
2-4 p.m. — City Opera House — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing spectacular stunts.
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Light the Darkness: A Midwinter Festival of Art
5-7 p.m. — City Opera House — Free entry — Experience a vibrant marketplace of creativity with juried artistry and live performances.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.
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5th Grade HB Elite Boys Tryout
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. — Rajkovich Physical Education Center — $20 — Showcase your skills at the first unified youth basketball development program in Northern Michigan.
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