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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse Habitat for Humanity is building 14 new homes in the New Waves Community as part of its affordable housing project in Leelanau County; families are set to move in once construction is complete. After finishing this phase, the nonprofit will begin building townhouses with four units each in Kalkaska in 2026. UpNorthLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday morning, emergency responders were dispatched after an iPhone detected a rollover accident near Frankfort Highway — Shorewood Drive, where a vehicle rolled over, its occupant sustained moderate injuries, and Benzie EMS transported the patient for further care while authorities removed the vehicle. UpNorthLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A couple of weeks ago, visitors braved cold, rainy weather outside Boardman River Nature Center to enter a tent showcasing native plants. Early arrivals carried cardboard boxes full of greenery, reflecting a local effort to appreciate native flora. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A group of northern Michigan professionals has urged Traverse City residents to talk openly about death and plan for end-of-life care—experts say these discussions help families prepare better for the future. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gary Hilts (nearly 90) has ridden 153 motorcycles over nearly six decades as a lifelong fan of street machines. He often said that if a motorcycle was made, he rode it. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Traverse City Pit Spitters celebrated their home opener at Turtle Creek Stadium with a 3-1 win over the Kalamazoo Growlers—Cade Collins hit a key home run and Grant Garman made six strong innings as the team earned its first win after four road losses. UpNorthLive
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The Big Run Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Hull Park — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun 4-mile run followed by a community party with food and drinks.
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Romantic Dances with Four Hands
7-8:15 p.m. — Music House Museum — Ticket prices not listed — Experience an evening of enchanting romantic music performed by acclaimed pianists Hyemin Kim and Michael Coonrod.
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Unlocking Creative Potential for Business Growth
11 AM – 1 PM — Traverse City Country Club — Tickets required — Discover how creativity can drive innovation and leadership in business.
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Black Star Farms Paella Night
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Check event page for pricing — Savor the delightful aromas of freshly prepared paella right on the patio.
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Michigan's Mac & Cheese Festival
5-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — All-inclusive tickets — Savor 30+ mac & cheese varieties with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Father's Day Celebration on the Farm
Fun-filled day for Dads — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Myrtle & Maude's — Free root beer floats — Celebrate Father's Day with vintage finds, barbecue, and family games.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Cost info not provided — Experience a guided tour featuring stunning vineyards, historic barns, and the unique wine cave.
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Paint Grand Traverse 2025
10 AM – 8 PM — Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City — Check event details for entry cost — Celebrate art in nature at this annual plein air painting festival.
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Ladies Night Dance Party with 1Wave DJs
9 PM - 2 AM — Union Street Station — Entry not specified — Dance the night away with great music and vibrant energy at this exciting weekly event.
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Gary Clark Jr Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Tickets Starting At $35 — Experience the thunderous blues and diverse sounds of Grammy-winning artist Gary Clark Jr.
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