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East Bay Township will start a 2.7 million Safe Routes to School project on Aug.

3. It will build 1.6 miles of trails so 2,400 students can walk or bike safely along Three Mile and Hammond Roads, with ADA crossings, speed limit drops during school hours and lessons through 2026.

Veterans and military families will connect with job, benefits, and mental health resources at the sixth annual Northwest Michigan Veterans and Military Expo held tomorrow at the Wexford County Civic Center in Cadillac (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority will host its annual Street Sale and Friday Night Live on Friday, Aug.

7 along Front Street from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. when Sparty and over 100 local businesses and nonprofits energize a three-block street closure from Union Street to Boardman Avenue.

Traverse City Horse Shows is hosting 13 weeks of Olympic-level show jumping at Flintfields Horse Park from June to September plus competitors can win a share of over $7 million in prizes while enjoying events in jumper, hunter and equitation disciplines.

This week, Hagerty’s Aeropark Drive garage opened to local car enthusiasts showing how classic cars are maintained while celebrating family heritage and regional pride.

The company will host a downtown display on the last Friday of August from 5 to 7 p.m.

A custom built pirate ship named Mystery is drawing crowds at Lake Cadillac this week.

Owner Martin Shafer, who rebuilt the 27ft vessel after severe storm damage last year, will take it to Boyne City for Pirate Fest next month.

Traverse City Area Public Schools now has new leadership after longtime board president Scott Newman-Bale resigned yesterday after five and a half years; Vice President Erica Moon Mohr took his place and the board will choose a new vice president at its meeting on Aug.

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Two groups devoted to protecting Torch Lake have signed an MOU to work together on research, conservation and advocacy.

They plan to combine resources—funding, volunteers and campaigns—to tackle invasive species and algae growth over the next 12 months.

From today until Friday, Aug.

7, Fair Street’s parking and southbound lanes in the 100 to 300 blocks between E. Front and Beadle will be closed for work activities (open on weekends), so plan your route accordingly.

Garfield Township approved a tax incentive to convert the Ridge 45 apartment complex into workforce housing for residents earning between 80% and 100% of the area's median income starting January 1 + the plan offers a 15-year tax break in exchange.

Ridge45 in Garfield Township will convert into workforce housing under a 15-year PILOT agreement announced Tuesday.

New Ridge 45 LLC (a partnership between River Caddis Communities and RMP Investments) will pay a 6-percent service charge and a 5-mill Municipal Services Assessment.

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.