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Traverse City
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friendly Garden Club beautified the Logo Garden for the 100th Cherry Festival by planting over 5,000 flowers on Wednesday morning at Open Space Park. The display will remain until the end of summer weather permitting. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Central United Methodist Church began a $4.2 million renovation at 222 Cass Street this month, adding an elevator, updated sanctuary, and accessible restroom. The project is expected to finish by year's end while services and outreach continue at alternative locations. 9&10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Du Lac has been named President of Munson Medical Center by Munson Healthcare COO Laura Glenn after a nationwide search. He will take office on June 22 in this leadership transition. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a stretch of M-22 in Peshawbestown was named the Company K Memorial Highway — a change after decades of local effort by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Chippewa Indians. The designation honors 160 years of service by Native American sharpshooters who fought in key Civil War battles. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Interlochen Center for the Arts has approved demolishing Green Lake Lodge (formerly named after Jeffrey Epstein) as the building no longer reflects its values; demolition is expected to begin soon on campus. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse Musicale awarded $29,400 in scholarships to 32 local youth who will perform at Mission Hill Church on June 11. The program will feature two shows starting at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. 9&10 News
- ➤ Governor Whitmer signed a bipartisan relief bill that lets schools in several Northern Michigan counties (including Grand Traverse) waive up to four extra closure days after severe storms disrupted classes. School officials plan to adjust calendars according to the new guidelines. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Minna Danziger, a two-time winner from the Record-Eagle Regional Spelling Bee, was eliminated in Round 4 of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall Auditorium in Washington D.C. She misspelled trismus. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Fife Lake Elementary third graders participated today in an annual local history field trip led by Fife Lake Historical Society volunteers, touring the museum and old fire barn while meeting a statewide requirement. 9&10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's Pit Spitters won their season home opener 9-4 against the Rockford Rivets yesterday, with CMU pitcher Max Hammond (who pitched two scoreless innings) leading the win; they will face the Rivets again today at 7:05 p.m. 9&10 News
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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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Pegtown Group Meeting
8:00–9:00 p.m. — Pegtown Station — Free entry — Join an engaging support group for alcohol addiction recovery in a welcoming environment.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
All day — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of Northern Michigan through a week-long plein air painting competition featuring national artists.
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Paint Grand Traverse Festival
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Crooked Tree Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant outdoor painting festival and competition in beautiful Traverse City.
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