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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Professor emerita Fleda Brown reflects on a cherished Yeats poem—recalling childhood nights listening to lake water lapping near her old cottage—and explains how its soothing sounds inspire her even as city life grows louder. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and visitors to Silver Lake in Wolverine are alarmed by sewage, trash, and feces dumped behind an outhouse—someone pumped the waste without proper removal, prompting local calls for cleanup. A resident contacted the DNR and Cheboygan County Environmental Health, but cleanup remains pending as agency offices are closed for the state holiday. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park will close for renovations until the 2027 season—its beachfront area in East Bay will remain open for day use. Officials said visitors will need to find alternate camping spots during the renovation period. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Street painting may start soon to fix traffic markings that faded during winter—leaving drivers confused—according to City Streets Superintendent Chris Weber. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Central senior Wren Walker was named Player of the Year by the Record-Eagle’s girls tennis Dream Team after a strong spring season that led the Trojans to the state finals for the 43rd straight year — she follows her sister in earning the honor. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Grand Traverse Bay Wine Tasting Cruise
Sailing at sunset — 2 hours — Schooner Manitou — Prices vary — Experience local wines while enjoying stunning views and wildlife on Grand Traverse Bay.
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Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Fun night of retro tunes and baseball with special guests — Big hair, neon vibes, and the Cherryland Ghostbusters bring the nostalgia.
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Max Lockwood Trio Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Elk Rapids Day Park — Free entry — Experience heartfelt lyricism and classic rock vibes under the stars with Max Lockwood Trio.
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Wine & Chocolate Tasting Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Black Star Farms Old Mission — Ticket required — Experience the delightful pairing of wine and chocolate in a unique tasting workshop.
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The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon Concert
7-9 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience an evening of innovative bluegrass and jamgrass music from acclaimed artists.
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Summer Solar Workshop Series: Create a Solar Exploration Kit
2-4 p.m. — Traverse Area District Library — Free entry — Engage in a creative solar exploration workshop making art with sunlight and science.
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The Daylites Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — The Little Fleet — Free entry — High energy original music and rockin’ cover band from Traverse City, Michigan.
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Bachman Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Sold out — Relive the ‘70s with classics from rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band.
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Nations Cup Show Jumping Event
1-7 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — General admission proceeds support local nonprofits — Experience thrilling equestrian competition and enjoy tasty food and boutique shopping.
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Industry Lunch - Traverse City
12-2 p.m. — NOBO RIVERSIDE — Cost not specified — Connect with local industry professionals over lunch and foster collaboration.
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