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Traverse City
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After years of planning, city commissioners met with Downtown Development Authority CEO Harry Burkholder & design team members to approve moving forward with a new shelter for the Sara Hardy Farmers Market, a project that fits the city’s strategic plan. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Military Working Dog Team Support Association (MWDTSA) will deliver 225 care packages today to honor retired military dogs in Traverse City using donations from local businesses and volunteers; each box contains treats, toys, collars, and bones. 9&10 News
- ➤ Three weeks ago, Traverse City lost veteran diplomat Jack Segal (80) who served his country and engaged local students at NMC’s International Affairs Forum. His passion for teaching and public service shaped our community and continues to inspire future leaders. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Great Start Collaborative will host free playgroup events for children ages 0 to 5 in March at Neighborhood Network sites in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. Each event will include interactive storytelling by Jen Strauss, crafts, snacks, and a book bag. 9&10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire changed hands from Trinidad Resort and Club, LLC to Michigan-based Shanty Creek Ski and Golf Resort, LLC on Feb. 26; the new owners plan hotel updates, a new website, and expanded family-friendly activities while keeping the current team in place. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After battling Lyme disease and back issues, musician Seth Bernard returns to live recording sessions. He captures unrepeated moments in performance and brings renewed energy to the local arts scene — inspiring fans eager for his unique sound. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Troy DeShano, executive director of the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network, explains that local gatherings are a long-standing tradition, celebrated from bay meetups in July to bonfire nights in October and communal meals in February. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Drummer Keith Hall from Kalamazoo will perform his Brazilian jazz show in Traverse City today, sharing his lifelong passion for drums with local audiences + offering a vibrant mix of global rhythm and hometown spirit+. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A state-commissioned report on Native American boarding schools has been released in Michigan that details student abuses and government involvement in federal policy enforcement — findings include several schools in northern Michigan — and the report, costing over $1 million, has prompted an Attorney General investigation. 9&10 News
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer outlined major changes to Michigan education on Wednesday — including mandatory literacy retraining and free preschool for under-4 children — as school leaders in Hillman and Traverse City evaluate the new funding and program impacts. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport opened a new $2.9 million parking lot with 369 spaces – just north of Costco on South Airport Road – to ease capacity issues as more than 400,000 travelers used the facility last year; a shuttle now takes passengers between the lot and the terminal in about 5 minutes while charging $4 less per day than standard rates. 9&10 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Macy’s building at Grand Traverse Mall is being converted into a multi-tenant retail center with five new businesses as construction crews white-box the interior. Township officials plan additional out-lot buildings, although no tenant move-in date has been set. 9&10 News
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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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Aerie x Folgarelli's Taste of South Africa
Four-course wine dinner — Evening — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Ticketed event — Celebrate the bold flavors and heritage of South African cuisine paired with Babylonstoren wines.
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The Lords of 52nd Street Live Performance
8-9 p.m. — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the original band behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits in a high-energy live concert.
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Spring Break at the Museum
11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.
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