Good morning, Traverse City.

9&10 News launches Beyond the Forecast, a new 30-minute show that explores Northern Michigan's weather and its effects on daily life, hosted by Chief Meteorologist Michael Stevens & his team including meteorologists Haley Fiaschetti and John Gross.

The show airs weekdays at 4:30 p.m. and will include live weather updates, science experiments, and a newsletter with a planned podcast launch.

The Northwest Michigan RV and Camping Show opened Friday at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center and featured 40 new RVs including a motorhome, pop-up trailers, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel trailers.

The event continued Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where visitors met dealers to discuss financing and discounts.

Cherry Republic received a $150K grant from the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development to support its nearly $3M expansion project that will add 16,000 square feet of storage space to its distribution center and allow it to purchase one million extra pounds of cherries annually—creating 20 new jobs.

Consumers Energy will move power lines next weekend for construction on the M-72/M-22 rebuilding project—causing an overnight service interruption for over 2,100 customers.

Today, city officials will hold the Rebuild and Roundabout event to start a $25.8M project aimed at improving local traffic systems in Traverse City — the project plans to upgrade roundabouts and rebuild roads.

The forecast calls for periods of snow with a high of 46 degrees and winds from the southeast at 10 to 20 mph.

A popular pedestrian bridge at the Civic Center is set to be removed today, and West Civic Center Drive will close for one or two days during the project.

Officials say a new bridge will arrive in May and be installed in June—an essential upgrade—while the full project will be completed by July 25.

Traverse City’s West End Beach parking lot will be rebuilt and park bathrooms replaced after city commissioners approved up to $387,788.78 for the project on March 23—Popp Excavating will repair the lot undercut by high water levels that began in 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.