Good morning, Traverse City.

Susan Odgers has been a Traverse City resident since 1987 after becoming a wheelchair user at 18 from a spinal stroke; she taught at local colleges for 37 years (earning the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award) and served on community boards.

Her story highlights decades of local contributions in education and journalism.

Work on Hannah Avenue, Hull Park and the Boardman Lake Loop Trail will occur June 22-30, closing the east driveway near the boat launch and treatment plant and rerouting traffic via the north edge of Hannah Avenue; the TART connection between Franklin Street and Hull Park will remain open.

Sixty-five Traverse City Central High seniors closed out their school years by donating $15 each to a charity of their choice, funded by a Kindness Project donation from Jim Runstrom ($1,000).

This act enabled students to give back to causes they care about.

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians got over $1 million in tax credits from Michigan to support its affordable low-income housing development on Herkner Road, part of Gov. Whitmer's announcement of more than $18.9 million in tax credits for 603 units in 13 Traverse City projects.

Local farmers are upbeat about a strong sweet cherry crop while tart cherries show a weaker outlook.

King Orchards offers ongoing strawberry u-pick (running this week through July) as Wunsch Farms begins its harvest this weekend.

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.