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Traverse City
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In January, local service providers counted 260 people facing homelessness in the Grand Traverse region (about 25 were unsheltered). The count helps local agencies plan services for those in need. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Kids Coalition Against Hunger volunteers packed over 20,000 meals at Traverse City Central High School last Saturday to fight child hunger + support a global drive against hunger. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Band awarded about $911,000 in 2% allocation grants to nearly 60 local groups + organizations across northern Michigan using gaming revenue from the latter half of 2025. The funds will support local projects. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse Pavilions, a county-owned skilled nursing facility, now holds a two-star rating (previously a five-star gem) after deficiencies in care led to a resident’s death. Administrators are reviewing the issues to improve care for residents. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Gym treadmills are open again today in Traverse City, and Mental Wellness Counseling advises that small routine changes can support lasting mental wellness. Clinical therapist John (Mental Wellness Counseling) says updating your workout habits may help you reset your daily routine. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Kevin Humphrey, 39, of Traverse City battled stage 4 cancer and ran a 70.3-mile Ironman in Frankfort last September, finishing a race that tested his strength despite having only part of a lung. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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