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Traverse City
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local group is reviving repair culture in Traverse City with a new Repair Café movement inspired by the Dutch saying (Value it, repair it) to encourage residents to fix broken items instead of discarding them. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ 910 Media Group invites Northern Michigan residents to share personal stories and family histories for the United States' 250th anniversary. Selected submissions will be featured on its website and social media pages. 9&10 News
- ➤ Today the Cat Lady Fashion Show starts at Dennos Museum Center (Northwestern Michigan College) to benefit TC Paw Cat Rescue at 6pm. Attendees will see fun fashion displays while supporting a local rescue. UpNorthLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, 340 business and community leaders met at Boyne Mountain Resort to discuss worker, housing and childcare shortages — local panelists outlined new recruiting and training programs to boost manufacturing growth. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grandma’s Place launched a community initiative to support students in need starting Thursday, May 14. The program offers tutoring and mentoring in Traverse City — a sign of growing local efforts to help young learners. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials in northern Michigan conducted controlled burns this spring to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel buildup; a 60-acre burn was carried out in Missaukee County — similar efforts in Benzie County used roads as firebreaks to manage smoke. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a nine-and-a-half-hour meeting, the Natural Resources Commission voted to limit hunters in the lower peninsula to one buck per season to protect deer populations. The rule takes effect in March 2027 — and the removal of the restricted firearm zone will allow any legal hunting rifle this November. UpNorthLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ GreenStone Farm Credit Services will host free one-hour seminars on home buying options. The firm offers online sessions on May 28 at 6 p.m. and June 2 at noon plus an in-person meeting on June 3 at its Traverse City branch at 3491 Hartman Road — registration is required. 9&10 News
- ➤ Annika Place II debuts today in Traverse City as a $19.2M investment creating affordable housing; residents like Savannah Bedwell now have a new rental option in a tight market. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Astrophysics with Radioactive Isotopes 2026
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Hagerty Center — Registration fees apply — Explore the role of radioactive nuclei in astrophysics at this comprehensive conference.
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GTAGS Monthly Genealogy Program
1-3 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Room — Free entry — Explore your ancestry at this engaging genealogy program open to everyone.
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Butterflies & Brews Fundraiser
3-7 p.m. — Right Brain Brewery — $40 ($20 for under 17) — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring a butterfly release, silent auction, and kids' crafts supporting butterfly conservation.
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Interlochen Summer Job Fair
1-5 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Explore summer job opportunities in a variety of camp roles at this local job fair.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park — Free entry — Dive into the heart of summer with local and regional artists showcasing stunning works.
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Traverse City Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Open Space Park, Traverse City, MI — Free entry — Celebrate summer creativity with stunning local art and live entertainment at this vibrant outdoor show.
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Grand Traverse AKC All-Breed Dog Show
June 12-14 — Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Experience a weekend of all-breed dog shows including Best Veteran and Best Puppy competitions.
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Howie Mandel Live Performance
Time TBD — Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the iconic comedian and television personality Howie Mandel.
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