Good morning, Traverse City.

Elk Rapids Harbor Days, celebrating its 71st year, started yesterday with opening ceremonies and runs through Saturday; the free event features a summer car show today, a farmers market and arts and crafts show tomorrow, and a grand parade on Saturday + local rides and entertainment for everyone.

Cherryland Humane Society is closed until Aug.

10 as staff moves into a new 9,000 sqft facility to better care for animals (the expansion began in June to ease overcrowding). The grand opening is scheduled for Sept. 12 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Northwestern Education Services trustees approved a $1.7M land purchase & $1.825M design contract for the new Bridgeway facility at the corner of Garfield and Hammonds roads.

The project will provide a dedicated special education site for local students.

The DNR is seeking public input on a proposal to allow bear hunting on Bois Blanc Island, where the activity has been banned since 1985 (residents and island visitors are encouraged to share their views).

A public forum will be held on Aug. 22 in St. Ignace.

County officials advise residents to use landlines or non-Verizon phones for non-emergency calls as a phone service disruption affects communications to county offices.

The issue began with Peninsula Fiber Network after a tandem switch failure occurred at a Verizon facility in Minnesota.

Grand Traverse Pavilions hired nursing home administrator Mellissa Hilliard-Johnson on Monday to lead the county-owned facility following a spring search, taking over from interim administrator David Hautamaki.

She has more than 20 years of experience and most recently served as director of nursing at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.

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.