Good morning, Traverse City.

Meijer is seeking a special use site plan to build a new store on US-31 in Blair Township that would include a drive-thru pharmacy, garden center, and gas station.

The Blair Township Planning Commission will review the plan at a special meeting Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m.

A Traverse City Police officer sustained minor injury when a driver headbutted him during a traffic stop near Barlow and Webster streets late Sunday night—after the officer pulled the vehicle on suspicion of drug use.

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre will present a new full-length ballet of The Sleeping Beauty at Dennos Museum’s Milliken Auditorium on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 — with matinee and evening performances — using fresh choreography by artistic director Thomas Morrell and new designs that show Princess Aurora’s journey from her christening to her wedding celebration.

The planned groundbreaking for a $25.8M highway rebuild was delayed Monday morning at Greilickville Harbor Park—bad weather canceled the shoveling—as state and local dignitaries gathered to mark the project milestone.

The updated child passenger safety laws will take effect April 2 and require children to ride in proper car seats that match their age, weight and height as shown by the manufacturer.

Infants must ride rear-facing until they hit the car seat limit or turn 2, children from 2 to 5 must use forward-facing seats and those from 5 to 8 must use booster seats—all children under 13 must ride in the back seat if one is available.

A group of northern Michigan women has raised over $30,000 selling $8 colored posters to help fund addiction support since a loss inspired the project five years ago.

They are now offering 1,500 unfinished posters to anyone who continues the effort to support treatment – proceeds were used to buy Nalox boxes and aid local services.

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.

Easter Brunch at Black Star Farms

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Inn at Black Star Farms — Check website for details — Indulge in a delightful Easter brunch with delicious offerings and included drinks.