Good morning, Traverse City.

Benzie County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the paving of a one-mile segment of the Betsie Valley Trail from Beulah to Case Road—this section had seen little use until the improvement enhanced its quality.

Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail has submitted grant applications to complete a 12-mile paving project along the 20-year-old, 22-mile trail stretching from Frankfort to Thompsonville.

On Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m., the inaugural Blessing of the Boats will be held at Dockside on Torch Lake in Antrim County as Pastor David Ramage from Church in the Hills leads a ceremony to promote boating safety and mindfulness — local hymns and a drum group performance from Charlevoix will add cultural touches to the event.

On Tuesday, a bike rally was held at the Traverse Area District Library—community members and local bike shops joined Smart Commute Week to show off their bikes.

The Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance shared ideas to increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians—these suggestions will be sent to the city.

Apple growers are facing an unpredictable season after a long winter slowed bloom and reduced bee activity (important for pollination), and they will inspect their trees carefully this week to decide on thinning measures by next week.

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post responded yesterday to a home invasion complaint in Blair Township after a homeowner saw a woman enter his house via his Ring doorbell, and after a five-mile pursuit with canine partner Ox, the 44-year-old suspect from Kingsley was arrested and taken to Grand Traverse County Jail.

Local entrepreneur Nathan William Greenwood (42) pleaded not guilty to felony charges for theft by deception and mistreatment of a dependent adult in a Kansas scam case, and his pretrial proceedings continue today.

Traverse City commissioners approved up to $42 million in bonds to fund upgrades at the city's wastewater treatment plant — the work will replace old equipment and fix the UV disinfection system, starting this fall and set to finish by 2028.

Addiction Treatment Services plans to sell its historic recovery houses and slowly close the Recovery Homes program over the next few months — CEO Paula Lipinski said high upkeep costs and upcoming Medicaid changes drove the decision to combine all programs under one roof.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TCTC Community Run

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Mission Proper — Free entry — Gather for a friendly run with warm-ups and welcome participants of all paces and distances.