Good morning, Traverse City.

The Cadillac Area Honor Guard is recruiting veterans to volunteer for military funeral honors and parades as retiring members reduce its ranks — interested veterans may meet monthly at 7 p.m. at Veterans Serving Veterans Park to learn more.

The Old Town Arts and Crafts Fair returns to Traverse City this weekend as organizers host a market of homemade gifts and crafts (Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Attendees should check event details before planning their visit.

Katy demonstrates her kinusaiga quilt project — a no-sewing method that uses foam board, painters tape, and fabric to create a Saturn design — offering creative inspiration for local crafters.

Traverse City Area Public Schools is planning a $130 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year while awaiting state and federal funding, and will adjust its allocations for (9,000 students) as funding details emerge; the budget is due by June 30 for the July 1 fiscal year start.

More than 100 Kingsley Elementary fifth graders became published authors by creating a book called 20 Years Later (about their career dreams) and celebrated with ice cream at Kingsley Library on Tuesday, June 9.

Sixty-eight Michigan communities earned sustainability seals—Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum—through the Michigan Green Communities Challenge, a program that supports energy efficiency and climate resilience in local governments.

The recognition highlights ongoing efforts to protect the environment.

On Monday, Jun. 10, Grand Traverse County Drain Commissioner Andy Smits briefed city commissioners on a pilot project at the Eighth Street Storm Outlet that followed manhole blowouts and marked the start of Traverse City’s first drainage district improvements.

The Benzie County Office of Emergency Management warns paddlers that the lower Betsie River near Grace Road now poses added risks after severe weather, as obstacles and undercurrents make floats more challenging.

Officials urge anyone heading out on the river to check conditions and plan accordingly.

Officials in Charlevoix County approved funding for a new communication tower on Beaver Island to improve emergency radio coverage for Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties.

The project, costing over $2M, is slated for presentation at the CCE Central Dispatch Authority Board on Wednesday, June 17 at 3 p.m.

Starting July 1, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program will let millions of Medicare beneficiaries access affordable weight-loss drugs that have shown promise for improving health outcomes.

Traverse City-based Certified Senior Advisor Fred L. Goldenberg (Michigan Planners) provided the details.

Traverse City pet owners can explore dog friendly locations that let them spend quality time with their canine companions — offering options regardless of the summer heat.

A recent issue of Grand Traverse Scene magazine details spots available at local hotels, visitor centers, and the Record Eagle building.

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.

Xavi Bou Artist Talk

4-5 p.m. — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore the intersection of art and science through digital chronophotography in a presentation by artist Xavi Bou.

Creative Movement Drawing Workshop with Xavi Bou

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — The Dennos — Ages 16+ — Explore how bird flight influences drawing through movement and observation.

Summer Reception and Launch Party

7-9 p.m. — The Dennos — Members free, public admission required — Celebrate summer exhibitions while enjoying passed appetizers and a first look at the updated brand.

U.S. Coast Guard Open Ramp - Cherry Festival Edition

5-8:15 p.m. — USCG Air Station Traverse City — Free entry — Explore a variety of aircraft and meet the skilled pilots behind the controls during this unique event for families and enthusiasts.

Vertical Limit Band at Jacob's Farm

6-10 p.m. — Jacob's Farm TC — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of rock, blues, and funk with Vertical Limit, a talented band from Oceanside now in Traverse City.