Good morning, Traverse City.

Torch Area Artisans Guild is hosting a free sew-in event today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road, Alden—where participants work on charity quilts and other projects—sponsored by Alden District Library.

On March 13 at about 6:18 a.m., Wexford County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on E.

M-115 near West Division Street in Cherry Grove Township when a 26-year-old Marion man struck Kevin Hoover, a 41-year-old pedestrian from Cadillac who died at the scene—investigators rule out speed or alcohol and the case remains under investigation.

Downtown Traverse City business owners mark five years since the Covid lockdown and say the tough time taught them to adapt.

They now see strong travel goods sales and local support (despite higher goods prices) as signs that recovery is underway.

Today, Traverse City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 1:30 PM at MiddleCoast Brewing Company on State Street, led by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians—this event will feature a freshly brewed stout, the appointment of a Queen and Lord Mayor, and a performance by Song of the Lakes.

Meteorologist Heather Bricca visited Kingsley Elementary School in Grand Traverse County on Thursday morning and taught over 200 kindergarten and third grade students how to forecast weather.

The kindergarten students played a guessing game about clouds & third grade students asked questions about clouds and tornadoes.

Safer Kids, Safer Schools received a $10,000 Rotary Charities grant late last month to study ways to run after-school programs for Traverse City Area Public School middle schools.

The group will check if new programs can work at both Traverse City East and West Middle Schools (the study is ongoing).

Women face challenges in engineering — biases and a tough workplace climate keep their numbers low.

Society of Women Engineers said that women hold only 13% of engineering jobs and Angelica Scott, the only female engineer at the Grand Traverse County Road Commission, must work twice as hard — a fact that may discourage more women from joining the field.

Grow Benzie in Benzie County will receive a $857,870 grant to improve digital equity in a 10-county region in Northern Michigan.

The organization was chosen — one of 13 recipients — for the $10.6 million MITTEN program to expand digital access.

Pet lovers have new adoption options as local shelters—including Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society in Harbor Springs, Missaukee Humane Society in Lake City and Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in Manistee—offer dogs and cats ranging in age from three-month-old pups to 10-year-old companions. A pet calendar contest launched March 11 will run until April 18—inviting residents to showcase their pets for a 2026 calendar.

Julian Lage Live Performance

Renowned guitarist Julian Lage will perform an early show at The Alluvion, showcasing his exceptional improvisational skills.

Rebound Control, Puck Handling and Power Skating Clinic

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Entry Fee Required — Sharpen your goaltending skills with specialized drills focusing on rebound control and puck handling.

Wine Tasting for Singles: Traverse City Tour

Sunset Wine Tour — All evening — Traverse City, MI — Ticket costs may vary — Sip exquisite wines from local vineyards while enjoying stunning bay views and making new connections.

Up North Lake and Cottage Show

12-6 p.m. — Traverse City Civic Center Skate Park — Admission fees may apply — Explore over 100 exhibitors offering everything for home improvement dreams.

A Celebration of Author Patrice Gopo

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Free entry — Celebrate award-winning author Patrice Gopo with a special presentation and refreshments.

Education Concert featuring Larry McCray

7-9 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Get tickets — Enjoy an evening with Larry McCray as he brings his distinctive blues rock sound to Traverse City.

Leighann Lord Live Stand-Up Comedy

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Comedy Club — $20 entry — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Leighann Lord, a standout in comedy heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio.

Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k

8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Registration fee applies — Run, walk, and sip in the scenic charm of northern Michigan's finest vineyard.