Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Traverse City.
🏘️ Community
The Village Council in Beulah has backed an effort to restore and expand local pickleball and tennis courts at Village Park along Crystal Lake.
The nonprofit Beulah Boosters has raised nearly $60,000 for Phase I of the $140,000 project as pickleball grows in popularity.
VFW Post 7731 in Lake Leelanau is raising funds for renovations to its 80-year-old hall — improving accessibility and preserving its historical character for veterans and the community.
The post, which has reached 70% of its goal, expects to begin the final phase of upgrades this fall.
🎭 Culture
910 Media Group and Northern Michigan RV will open a contest on Sunday that asks residents to share their favorite National Cherry Festival memories to win concert tickets leading up to the 4th of July.
Daily winner announcements (June 29 to July 3) and prize sharing will be broadcast on 9 and 10 News.
📰 Finance
Consumers Energy has made $11 million available to help qualifying Michigan customers pay higher energy bills as warm weather increases usage today.
Families earning up to $49,000 or individuals earning up to $23,000 may apply online through the State Emergency Relief program & Consumers Energy.
🏥 Health
Traverse City's Butcher's Block by Maxbauer is partnering with Addiction Treatment Services to fund recovery scholarships for uninsured and underinsured residents through a meat sale fundraiser.
Orders are open now through July 13 with pick up scheduled from July 16 to 21.
Cody Sovis, the marketing manager (and avid cyclist) at Oryana Food Co-op, will join the annual Less Cancer Bike Ride happening today in Leelanau County, promoting exercise and cancer prevention.
The event has been part of the community for over a decade.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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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.
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