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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tabitha Dunlop, a Benzie County native and mother of three, became homeless at 35 and has been without a home on and off for seven years; she now sleeps at Safe Harbor. Her youngest daughter, age 9, has not been in her care since 2021 and a detailed action plan will be shared next Sunday. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Motorists are advised that the Grand Traverse County Road Commission will begin crack-sealing work today between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Miller Road, Sparling Road, Three Mile Road, Hoch Road, Rennie School Road, Zimmerman Road, Broad Road, Dracka Road and McKinley Road—flaggers will be present and delays are expected as work is weather-dependent. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ B.J. Wolff—an executive at Plante Moran's Traverse City office—helped save a colleague's life on Dec. 14, 2023 and was later honored with a Red Cross award for his actions. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ During National Poetry Month, poet Terry Wooten will tour schools to lead writing workshops and share poems that reflect his encounters with students over 30 years. He will travel from Calumet to Louisiana and feature his Stone Circle outdoor installation north of Elk Rapids. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Donna Probes, a former business owner and SCORE mentor, said small business owners in Traverse City will face uncertainty from tariff tensions and market swings and should get ready for future challenges rather than try to guess what will happen. She noted that past troubles show careful planning helps handle hard economic times. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kingsley Area Schools will ask voters on May 6th to approve a $39.2 million bond that will fund upgrades and expansions at the middle/high school and bolster instructional technology; the bond carries a millage rate of 4.90 mills for a 30-year term (with an estimated average annual millage of 4.07 mills) while the district does not plan to borrow from the state for debt service. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation is asking for public input on its North Region Active Transportation Plan that will expand trails + sidewalks in 21 counties to improve safety. Feedback must be submitted by May 17. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Michigan Secretary of State and community partners will host Road to Restoration driver's license clinics on April 22 in Gaylord at 1649 E. M-32 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on April 24 in Petoskey at 1124 Northmen Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on April 25 in Traverse City at 1209 S. Garfield Ave. Suite C from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Eligible drivers must register in advance and bring a driving record or $16, ID, birth certificate, and proof of residency; DUI/OWI expungement services are not provided and license reinstatement is not guaranteed). Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Trivia Night
Evening — Shady Lane Cellars — Cost varies — Engage in friendly competition with trivia while savoring great wine and charcuterie.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Robbie Fulks Concert
6-10 p.m. — Farm Club: Restaurant, Farm Market & Brewery — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening with alternative country singer-songwriter, Robbie Fulks.
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Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
4-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — An intimate film screening exploring the challenges of Alzheimer's through the lens of family experiences.
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Wine With a Twist
12 PM – 5 PM — Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail — Ticket prices and cork cash vary — Experience craft cocktails with a wine twist across participating wineries.
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Guided Wildflower Hike
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Sleeping Bear Tour Co. — Cost not specified — Explore diverse wildflower habitats and learn identification tips with a guide.
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