Good morning, Traverse City.

The 18th Annual Harrietta Blueberry Festival will be held Saturday, Aug.

1 in the Village of Harrietta from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include live music, a market of local handmade goods, contests, and family-friendly activities.

The Salvation Army, Walmart and the Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise are hosting Stuff the Bus to collect school supplies—drop-offs begin July 27 at the Salvation Army center and continue at Walmart on July 31 and Aug.

1, with backpacks given on Aug. 6 at TCAPS Bus Garage.

Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, the Torch Lake Bike Ride was canceled over the weekend which led to food donations being diverted to Elk Rapids Community Cupboard; the pantry quickly distributed nearly all of the food on Monday to support over 200 families.

Traverse City's Dennos Museum is applying for accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums with support from Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees at Monday’s meeting - a move that could boost the museum's profile.

The Dennos Museum (a 25-year art institution) is preparing its application for AAM accreditation, which is due this fall as it works to uphold high standards in Traverse City.

UpNorthLive held a blood drive yesterday where donors gave 26 pints that may save 78 lives; overall, 355 pints have been collected across 16 drives since 2020, and the next drive is Tuesday, Oct.

20 from 12-5:30 p.m. at 8513 East Traverse Highway.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan issued a full-body advisory Tuesday at the beach on 903 Wilderness Park Drive when a water sample taken Monday showed high E. coli (2,149.6 per 100 ml); officials are testing the water daily until it is safe for swimming.

Traverse City natives Grace Slocum and Anika Dy advanced into the match play bracket at the 110th Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship after Tuesday’s round.

Slocum placed fourth and Dy eighth (with a hole-in-one), giving them a strong shot at earning an exemption into the US Women’s Amateur.

Detroit's PWHL team will host its inaugural girls' hockey camp in Traverse City from Aug.

10 to Aug. 13 at Centre Ice Arena - head coach Josh Sciba will guide players aged 8 to 19 to build essential hockey skills.

Pickle Fest: The Sequel

July 24-25 — Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre — Entry fee applicable — A briny celebration featuring pickle-themed food, games, and movies under the stars.

Great Lakes 5K

8-8:30 a.m. — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5K and kids fun run to support cancer awareness and essential screenings.

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

7:05-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $3 beers — Join the fun at a local baseball game with exciting food and drink specials.

Catie Newell Artist Talk

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore light, perception, and the emotional resonance of objects with architect Catie Newell.

FEI North American Youth Championships

1 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — Ticket options vary — Witness top young equestrian athletes compete in an international championship event set in Traverse City.

Ikebana Pop-Up Exhibit

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Dennos — Admission required — Explore unique floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries.

ABBA The Concert - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Starting at $32 — Experience the electric performance of ABBA's greatest hits with joy and nostalgia.

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Sold Out — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with two legendary acts taking the stage.