Good morning, Traverse City.

The Fishtown Preservation Society + local businesses are hosting a community clean-up on Saturday, June 20.

The event includes Yoga on the Beach and free arts and reading activities for kids at Fishtown.

A new accessible crosswalk has been completed on Cass Street (between State and Front streets) to improve pedestrian safety and driver visibility downtown.

The project, funded through TIF by the downtown development authority in partnership with the city, upgrades the design ahead of the busy holiday season.

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church will hold an appreciation dinner today (Friday, June 19) and a final Mass on June 28, ending 136 years of weekend services as the Diocese shifts to a limited-use model due to a shortage of priests.

Leelanau Conservancy broke ground on the 288-acre Sugar Loaf Scenic Area in Leelanau County—planning trails, a parking area, and spaces for outdoor recreation.

The project will also restore native species and reduce erosion, with updates coming as planning continues.

Elk Rapids Day Park offers visitors a 13-acre lakeside destination with a quarter-mile beach on Grand Traverse Bay and a sculpture park (curated by local nonprofit Art Rapids) along with nature trails, a pavilion, and a playground for family picnics.

The park is free and open year-round.

Residents along Thiel Road face repeated potholes as the county patches without structural repairs, citing limited funds & Act 51 rules.

Homeowners say growing traffic from new subdivisions worsens the issue and call for a permanent fix with additional township match funding.

Motorists, pedestrians & bicyclists experienced temporary closures around Hull Park and the Boardman Lake Loop Trail on June 18 while contractors worked on a new force main pipe.

The city announced that excavation on Hannah Avenue will start June 22-24, leading to additional detours near the boat launch and water treatment plant.

UpNorthLive is hosting a blood donation drive with Versiti Blood Center on Tuesday, July 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its studio (8513 East Traverse Highway) to help reach over 1,000 lives saved.

Herbalist Sierra LaRose recalls exploring state land near her home to learn herbal remedies — an experience that now inspires her medicinal plant walks where local residents learn natural healing techniques.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department announced that water quality at East Bay Park & Sunset Park exceeded state E. coli standards.

East Bay Park is under a Level 3 advisory, so body contact is not recommended until conditions improve.

Aiden Jacobs, a six-foot-four receiver and tight end from Traverse City West, committed to play Division 1 football at Kent State starting in 2027 (after recording 25 receptions and 8 touchdowns last season).

He said the coaching staff and early playing opportunities made his decision clear.

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.

Daughtry Concert

6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Check local listings — Rock powerhouse Daughtry headlines the 100th National Cherry Festival with chart-topping hits spanning nearly two decades.