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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trailblazing Tomorrow is a project led by TART Trails and the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association—aiming to expand and connect non-motorized trails in the Pere Marquette State Forest—to help locals enjoy outdoor recreation year-round. Brian Beauchamp, the communications and policy director, said the project will support environmental care and healthy communities. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Omena Cut Flowers partners with blooms4good to host a cut flower sale from 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at 12401 E Freeland Road + a same-day wrapped-bouquet sale at Bahle’s, 210 St. Joseph St to raise funds for Peninsula Housing affordable housing projects + Larry Mawby speaks on the mission from 2-3 p.m. at Omena Cut Flowers. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan DNR crews are fighting over 700 Canadian wildfires in remote Manitoba by helicopter as they work 17 to 20 days with pumps and hoses using water from local lakes—another crew will be sent in the next couple of weeks until colder weather slows the fires. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Wednesday’s Grand Traverse County commissioners meeting, officials + mental health advocates reviewed northern Michigan’s mental health care and resources following the July 26 stabbings at Garfield Township’s Walmart that left 11 people hospitalized. They stressed the need for a coordinated regional response + improved services to support affected residents. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation celebrated the upgrade of the track and bridge at Civic Center Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday—new features include a repaved walking track, a gravel running path, fitness stations, accessible ramps, and updated wayfinding signs funded by a $998,000 SPARK grant; officials say further improvements like replacing the irrigation system are in progress. UpNorthLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Addiction Treatment Services stopped its mobile unit after serving about 20 individuals per week because high costs and funding cuts made it unsustainable—ATS now plans a new rural outreach program that may include transportation to Traverse City and pop-up services at community partner sites. UpNorthLive
- ➤ The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department issued a health warning for Northport Marina Beach after tests showed high levels of E. coli that allow only partial body contact—village officials said follow up sampling is expected today. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Jeff Hanson, a COVID survivor with ongoing lung issues, struggles to breathe outdoors as wildfire smoke from Canada worsens his condition. Air quality is forecast to improve by the end of the week—state data show 25 advisory days and 4 alert days so far this year—so he must limit time outside while using oxygen and medication. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
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All Call Music Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — The Little Fleet — Free entry — A vibrant day filled with music featuring diverse artists from across the region.
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Luke Woltanski Live Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original songs and stories inspired by Northern Michigan life.
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Red Drive Concert Series - TC Knuckleheads
10 PM - 12 AM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Grab food and drinks — Experience high-energy live music from talented local musicians.
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Tickets Starting At $38 — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album with a spectacular tribute show featuring iconic songs and a stunning production.
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Drop-In and Draw Session
4-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Admission fee required — Explore your creativity with Plein Air Painters and engage with art in a communal setting.
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An Evening with Antoni Porowski
7-8 p.m. — City Opera House — Tickets available — Join Antoni Porowski for a delightful evening exploring the joys of cooking and culinary creativity.
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Parkinson Hero Walk
9-10 a.m. — Grand Traverse County Civic Center — Free entry — A heartwarming pledge walk to support heroes living with Parkinson’s disease.
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Cedar Polka Fest Cornhole Tournament
1-4 p.m. — 3200 Sullivan St, Cedar, MI — Cash prizes for top teams — Compete in a fun and community-focused cornhole tournament.
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