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Traverse City
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Suttons Bay hosts Yeti Fest today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where families can join a chili cookoff, digital scavenger hunt, face painting and a free movie at Bay Theater (designed as a family-friendly event). UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging is partnering with local farmers to launch the Senior Produce Program that gives seniors fresh produce, free nutrition education, and $50 coupons from May 1 through Oct. 31 - farmers earn $50 per participant. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nolan's Cigar Bar and Higher Art Gallery teamed up to turn discarded cigar boxes into 30 unique art pieces for a local exhibit in downtown Traverse City. The show ‘Out of the Box: Cigar Boxes Elevated’ runs through March 14 (visit the gallery for details). Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ NWS has announced a series of events featuring best-selling authors, including Anna Quindlen on Mar. 7, Dion Leonard on Apr. 13, Tom Perrotta on May 5, and Tracker series guests on May 21; virtual sessions are available and proceeds benefit free Raising Writers programs. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ This February is National Cherry Month and local readers are invited to share their guesses on Michigan's tart cherry production ranking by commenting online + the initiative highlights the state's rich cherry growing culture. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students returned to class Friday at Old Mission Peninsula School after a break-in on Feb. 9 and found the building repaired with Valentine’s decorations while superintendent Renee Kolle said plans for improved security and a school defenders fundraiser are underway. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Antrim County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers for its Victim Services Unit to help families cope with loss. Applicants will train with the Michigan Sheriff's Association and must pass background checks. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare held an open house on Thursday for a first look at the new Cadillac Surgery Center in Cadillac. The facility will offer advanced surgical care and same-day procedures — details on its official opening will be announced soon. UpNorthLive
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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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