Good morning, Traverse City.

Two local groups teamed up to fight food insecurity by running the Sunshine Bus initiative that gives healthy meals and hygiene kits when school is out.

The bus operates on Wednesday—Friday until August 25 and organizers urge more donations for the upcoming school year.

Two northern Michigan non-profits were each awarded $134,000 by Impact 100—Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation will use its funds to cover final construction costs for an affordable housing project in Petoskey, and Manna Food Project will install 24/7 food lockers outside its Harbor Springs building. The grants, funded by 268 local women donating $1,000 each, will support these community projects going forward.

Golden oyster mushrooms, an invasive fungus linked to climate change, have started spreading in Michigan — the fungus is more common in southern forests though it has already reached northern areas.

A mycologist from the University of Wisconsin warns that the rapid wood decay could harm deadwood habitats that forest organisms need.

A 137-room hotel proposal by Great Lakes Capital at 124 West Front Street cleared a narrow four+three vote at the planning commission meeting on Tuesday.

Developers must revise height plans for a project that will include underground valet parking plus spaces for a restaurant, café and bar before a review in September.

Water testing at beaches in Benzie and Leelanau counties shows all locations now meet state E. coli standards for full body contact; Northport Marina Beach was resampled on Aug.

7 and recorded 199 colonies per 100 mL, keeping it safe for swimming. Health officials will continue weekly testing + advise caution after heavy rains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tall Ship Manitou: Evening Sail Adventure

2 hours — Grand Traverse Bay — From $73 — Experience hands-on sailing and stunning views on a majestic tall ship.

140th Anniversary Celebration — Beth Shalom

5:30-9 p.m. — Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate community with art exhibits, dinner, and socializing.