Good morning, Traverse City.

The 139 Native American men of Company K were honored at a road dedication ceremony Wednesday in Peshabestown (their final muster and roll call) as a tribute to their service.

St. Clair Butterfly Foundation celebrated 19 years of supporting teachers, doctors and law enforcement with trauma-informed practices at Commongrounds in Traverse City Thursday.

The event introduced a Northern Michigan advisory board and a three-year collaboration with Benzie County groups to strengthen local support systems.

Four welding students at Kirtland Community College built a portable X-ray frame for the tribal eagle rehab center run by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

They designed the frame in May as a practical project to help the staff safely take radiographs of injured eagles.

The US-31 rebuilding project near Interlochen will begin June 2 or June 3 with a ($32.5 million investment) to widen the road and add safety features, causing northbound traffic to detour via local roads while work continues into July.

Grand Traverse County officials warned on Wednesday that cleaning up debris in the Boardman River will take weeks due to hazardous materials posing life-threatening risks.

They ordered the closure of several river access points to protect public safety.

Traverse Area District Library and Crooked Tree Arts Center are exploring a joint occupancy plan for the Carnegie Building with discussions led by the city manager and a final decision expected by September.

The City approved a one-year lease extension for Crooked Tree Arts Center through Oct. 31, 2027.

Munson Healthcare broke ground yesterday on a new 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) project in Grand Traverse County.

The expanded unit will provide private family rooms and extra space for newborns.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.