Sunday, March 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dan Zielinski—an engineer with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission—met with the Downtown Development Authority Board Friday to give an update on the $23-million-plus FishPass project along the Boardman/Ottaway River. The project will remove the old Union Street dam and build a barrier that lets good fish cross while blocking sea lamprey. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City and Garfield Township officials have made progress in resolving a dispute over the township’s bulk water purchasing agreement after state regulators said four permits could safely connect new developments to the municipal water system—Garfield Township also backed the city’s plan to fix water pressure issues at Historic Barns Park. These steps show both sides working together to improve local water services. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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Julian Lage Live Performance
Renowned guitarist Julian Lage will perform an early show at The Alluvion, showcasing his exceptional improvisational skills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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