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Traverse City
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 70 community members gathered Wednesday in Charlevoix to honor John James Witherspoon — a local volunteer soldier in Ukraine — when his remains were returned. The tribal ceremony celebrated his service and legacy. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging invites farmers selling produce at market or roadside stands (in Grand Traverse County or bordering counties) to join the Senior Produce Program from May 1 to Oct. 31; farmers earn $50 per senior with free nutrition education and coupons for fresh produce. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ YouTube content creator Corey Funk flew from Canyon Lake to drive a drift go-kart on ice in Traverse City last weekend + he said the city was known for its winter go-kart scene and offered the perfect chance for his first ice drift. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ County officials will decide today on an advisory committee to direct over $1.9 million in opioid settlement funds after a study session (led by Health Department Officer Mike Lahey) in Grand Traverse County. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Track Club executive director Lindsay McLaughlin explained how running builds a quiet, steady love through showing up together even on cold days. Her words encourage local runners to find strength and community this February. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, ice fishing returns to the bay after a four-year absence with free fishing weekend when license fees are waived on Saturday and Sunday. Anglers target perch, lake trout and burbot while experiencing varying ice conditions along the bay. UpNorthLive
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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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Fifth Third Bank Leapin' Leprechaun 5k
1-2 p.m. — Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5k race benefiting the NICU at Munson Medical Center.
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Shakespeare Festival at the Village
1-5 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Experience bite-sized Shakespeare performances interspersed with local food and drink in a historic setting.
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