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Traverse City
Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City veterans meet weekly at Oleson’s Food Store near the intersection of Hammond and Three Mile roads to share their memories and discuss daily events. They fill coffee cups, choose their regular seats, and talk about both current happenings and recollections (reflecting years of shared experiences). Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Project Feed the Kids will host its annual Spring Carnival Fundraiser this Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of J&S Hamburg on South Airport Road. Admission is $17 for adults and $8 for children—with the first 50 children admitted free—and all proceeds will help the organization secure a box truck for food deliveries. UpNorthLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Keen Technical Solutions and TC Millworks opened a new headquarters in Traverse City on Friday—following TC Millworks’ acquisition, the expanded facility now hosts client meetings and daily operations—expanding their services in the region. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-three acclaimed artists from 20 states will gather at Crooked Tree Arts Center for the eighth annual Paint Grand Traverse—the festival will run from June 14 to 21 and celebrate the region's dunes, waters, and towns. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City college planner Vicki L. Beam said the Class of 2025 should review financial aid packages and loan options to plan for college costs—she advises students to work summer jobs and ask questions to prepare for first year needs. Beam welcomes inquiries to help students navigate the college planning process. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local fishing agencies tested a new method to control invasive sea lamprey by sterilizing males to prevent successful reproduction and reduce larval numbers by more than 90% in the Maple, Pidgeon, and Sturgeon Rivers—research that may offer an extra tool in streams where traditional methods are difficult to use— although its widespread application is still limited by the number of available males. This study was led by research ecologist Nick Johnson at the Hammond Bay Biological Station. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City commissioners will discuss a request from the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness for $1M to fund permanent supportive housing at a study session today—executive director Ashley Halladay-Schmandt will pitch her proposal. No decision will be made until a future meeting. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Licensed Master Social Worker Nancy Stevenson supports locals facing trauma and relationship challenges using therapy methods such as TF-CBT, CBT, accelerated resolution therapy and mindfulness—she developed her expertise at a community mental health agency and now offers practical solutions to boost self-acceptance. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Sunday Brunch on the Farm
11 AM – 12 PM — Bistro Polaris at Black Star Farms — Complimentary beverages included — Customize a delicious brunch experience with a choice of starter, entrée, and dessert.
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