Good morning, Traverse City.

Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan delivers 10,000 pounds of food every day to 70 food pantries and meal sites to help ease local food insecurity.

The nonprofit works with farms and stores and asks locals to volunteer to keep fresh food from going to waste — offering vital support to the community.

Horse North Rescue will host an open house Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its facility with a silent auction, a horse celebrity, kids' games and seminars on horse care.

The free event supports the volunteer-run rescue mission.

Avflight opened a new fixed-base operator facility at Cherry Capital Airport today - the ribbon-cutting event marks the start of upgrades to support the busy summer tourist season.

Lawmakers in Lansing might cut an attendance support program used by northern Michigan schools as part of pending budget proposals.

Leaders say the program helps at-risk students and families overcome barriers to regular class attendance, and a decision could come within days.

NMC’s Board of Trustees approved a 4% tuition hike for the 2026-27 school year, raising in-district rates from $131 to $136 per contact hour.

The nearly $60 million balanced budget will add +$5 per contact hour and increase overall costs by $184,176.

Northern Michigan school districts, including Traverse City Area Public Schools, face hiring delays because the state has not finalized its budget.

Lawmakers said Tuesday they reached a framework agreement and hope a full deal will be reached by July 1 (with increased per-pupil funding).

The Wexford Joint Planning Commission began reviewing a zoning amendment for a proposed solar farm that would span property in Wexford & Grand Traverse counties.

A public hearing is scheduled for July 27 after local community members raised concerns.

On Monday, Jun. 22, local leaders and the Housing and Homelessness Task Force presented recommendations to improve affordable housing for people exiting homelessness during a Grand Traverse County meeting.

The task force outlined plans for enhanced safety net & shelter options with a tentative budget of over $5 million.

The Village of Elberta received a state grant of $190,900 to upgrade its aging water system—replacing meters, water pits and software—but did not get $450,000 for preserving its historic life saving station.

Local officials say they will pursue alternative funding to repair the structure.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is integrating artificial intelligence to streamline administrative tasks and support patient care; staff are being trained on the tool (ensuring safe protocols for reviewing charts and detecting interactions) to reduce the burden on clinicians.

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.

Justin Moore Concert

6-9 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live country hits from multi-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore on the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage.