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Traverse City
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenrock Farm (non-certified organic) owners Alan and Fran Jones spent the day clearing snow as a proactive measure for safety, noting the workout and neighborly help in shoveling. The farm has been a local staple since 1993 and regularly participates at the Sara Hardy farm market. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Rec Authority is seeking proposals to manage event rentals at Historic Barns Park at Grand Traverse Commons. Bids must be submitted by 2 p.m. Feb. 26 as the project will unify services supporting weddings, conferences and public gatherings. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City leaders agreed Monday with Treasurer Heidi Scheppe’s suggestion to temporarily waive rules restricting operating fund balances amid mounting financial pressure as they plan to review spending policies for a more flexible budget. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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An Evening with Anna Quindlen featuring 'More Than Enough'
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Traverse City Central High School — Cost information not provided — Explore themes of love, hope, and friendship in Anna Quindlen's latest novel during this engaging event.
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