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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday afternoon, more than 130 community members gathered at a Traverse Area District Library Board meeting to discuss a request to restrict access to the children's book Grandad's Pride. After legal review, the board unanimously voted to keep the book on the shelves (citing the protection of First Amendment rights and inclusion). UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's State Theatre started its free spring break movie series Friday, March 21 — running until March 27. Every day at 10:00 a.m., the theatre shows a free kids movie followed by films from France, China, the UK and Fairytale Land for local staycationers. 9&10 News
- ➤ Frankfort’s Oliver Art Center is hosting a multimedia exhibit—SHE: Honoring Women in Art—in honor of National Women’s History Month. The exhibit runs through March 28. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Traverse City musician Laurel Premo, known for her work with Red Tail Ring and her solo album Golden Loam, has joined the experimental rock project Slow Spell. She will use her vocals as an instrument to create raw experimental sounds—showing a new facet of her multi-instrumental talents. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New job, wage and employment data for our area will be available soon to help local businesses compete with other regions. Economic manager Dylan Schafer said the data will be produced after Traverse City was named a Metropolitan Statistical Area based on the 2020 census — a move that shows our growing population — and officials expect it to boost business decisions. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Tara Mager was named the new superintendent of Northwest Education Services by the intermediate school district board on Wednesday. She was selected after touring programs and attending second-round interviews with the board—finalist Stephanie O’Dea was also considered. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City experts say that limited broadband access deepens the digital divide affecting families, students and local businesses. At the upcoming commission meeting on Wednesday, April 2, officials will review an update on Project Alpha—a plan for a tornado-proof emergency center on the LaFranier campus estimated to cost between $11 million and $16 million—and approve boarder housing contracts with neighboring counties at $35 per inmate per day for the remainder of 2025. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local winter sports teams had a busy season—Harbor Springs girls won the Division 2 state championship in skiing for the first time since 2015 while Traverse City Central girls reclaimed the Division 1 title after three years. Other teams in hockey and basketball earned regional titles and strong playoff runs but all fell short in the quarterfinals—marking a season of highs and hard-fought efforts. 9&10 News
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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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The Porch - AA Meeting
6-7 PM — 1010 S Garfield Ave — Free entry — Discover support for alcohol addiction and connect with others on the recovery journey.
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Good Friday Fish & Seafood Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check website for cost — Meet Chef John Korycki as he presents a delightful seafood dinner with a touch of Italian flair.
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The Tweed Tones Live Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Cellar 152 — Free entry — Enjoy the soulful sounds of a two-piece band blending Chicago blues and early jazz.
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