Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Traverse City.
The final two families moved into their new homes in Traverse City today after the completion of the 13-home New Waves Community Housing Project; Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region and New Waves United Church of Christ held a welcoming ceremony that included gifts such as quilts, embroidery, and Bibles.
Team Elmer’s, working with the City of Traverse City Water/Wastewater Maintenance Division, will replace lead-linked galvanized water lines on blocks of Washington (200–500), Wellington (300–400), Franklin (400), Webster (500), and E.
Eighth (500) starting Monday, June 15; the project is expected to finish this fall.
The Traverse Area Model Pilot Society is hosting its annual airshow featuring up to 35 pilots and a candy drop for children; the donation-entry event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 at the TRAMPS Aerodrome at 8558 Youker Rd — just off the Interlochen airport.
Disclosure Day, a PG-13 film with action and bloody images, is showing in local theaters (AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14, Elk Rapids Cinema, Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay, the Garden Theater in Frankfort, State Theatre, and Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theatre) based on press data.
Grand Traverse County’s board of commissioners approved a request for proposals from CommunityScale to study the housing market and identify areas for new development and incentives.
The study will run this summer.
Traverse City St. Francis won its division 3 state championship on Saturday with a 9 to 0 win over Kalamazoo Christian (its second title in as many years).
Postgame highlights showed strong team play.
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.
KC and The Sunshine Band & The Spinners Concert
6-9 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket prices vary — Dance to the iconic disco and soul hits of KC and The Sunshine Band and The Spinners.
The Fray Concert
6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of uplifting music with The Fray at the National Cherry Festival.
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