Good morning, Traverse City.

Grand Traverse County leaders working on homelessness now study the approaches used in Washtenaw County — which has Ann Arbor as its county seat — and in Rockford to help address chronic homelessness.

A special report shows that while many view Grand Traverse as a peaceful haven, people experiencing chronic homelessness live a harsher reality.

The report will detail critical system gaps next Sunday—highlighting key challenges that need to be addressed.

The American Association of University Women Traverse City Area will meet on April 21 at 6 p.m. in the Janis Room at the Dennos Museum Center to discuss local leadership and feature speaker Laura Oblinger (chair of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees and leader at Rehmann's Northern Michigan office), and the meeting is open to the public.

Stephen Lewis, a retired English professor and writer, joined the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society to see local filmmaker Rick Brauer’s film The Wreck of the Hartzell, which tells the 1880 story of a shipwreck off the coast of Frankfort and the brave rescue by the United States Life Saving Service (now part of the Coast Guard). The film explains how local volunteers helped move a heavy cannon to send a line that brought the crew back to shore.

The Kiwanis Club of Traverse City named Eli Biggar from TC St. Francis High School as Student of the Month this week.

He earned many awards in football, basketball and academics, holds a weighted GPA of 4.24 and will attend Michigan State University to study business.

Antrim County is moving forward with its plan to withdraw from the shared 86th District Court operation after 15 months of heated debate.

The court has been jointly operated by Antrim, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties since 2000.

Teen suicide rates have increased since 2001, and experts say rising stress from home, school, drugs and social media may be to blame—parents are urged to know the warning signs and seek help for their teens.

Emily Hale at Mental Wellness Counseling helps families connect with care at its Traverse City office.

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.

A Water Trail Documentary Screening

7-9 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticketed event — Celebrate Earth Day with a documentary screening & powerful performance about water conservation.

Christian McBride Live in Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket information not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and his new project, Ursa Major.

Trivia Night

Evening — Shady Lane Cellars — Cost varies — Engage in friendly competition with trivia while savoring great wine and charcuterie.

Black Star Farms Swedish Dinner

6-8 PM — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Inquire for pricing — Savor traditional Swedish dishes and embark on a culinary journey through Sweden's unique flavors.

Bubble Glazing & Wine Workshop at Black Star Farms

12-1 p.m. — Black Star Farms Old Mission — Workshop fee applies — Explore your creativity by learning a unique bubble glaze technique while making pottery wine stoppers.

NMC Children's Choirs Spring Concert

3-5 p.m. — Lars Hockstad Auditorium — Adults: $15, Seniors/Students: $10 — Experience an afternoon of delightful choral performances from talented young singers.