Good morning, Traverse City.

Alexandra Inn, a locally owned boutique waterfront hotel on East Grand Traverse Bay, joined Select Registry yesterday, becoming part of a collection known for exceptional hospitality and personalized service.

Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City held a full-scale fire and emergency exercise that simulated an aircraft accident and lasted 2.5 hours—officials from Grand Traverse County took part to test the airport’s rescue plans.

The Traverse City Fire Department has upgraded its video laryngoscopes to improve airway care as it prepares to become the primary EMS transport provider in July 2026—new devices offer sharper images, greater durability and improved ergonomics for safer emergency responses.

Traverse City Light and Power received high marks in a customer survey with nearly 95 percent of residential customers and over 98 percent of commercial users approving the service—survey responses from 391 residential and 107 business users were presented to its board this week.

Officials announced that the Grand Traverse County Health Department lifted the advisory for Clinch Park Beach and Sunset Park Beach after water tests confirmed safe E. coli levels—making the beaches safe for full-body contact.

A Level 4 no-body contact advisory remains for Kids Creek and parts of the Boardman/Ottaway River—water samples from August 20 are still being processed and residents should avoid contact.

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.

Women in Tech Meetup

5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.

Detroit Red Wings Training Camp

8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.

Northern Lights 5K Fun Run

8-10:30 p.m. — Munson Medical Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate community wellness with a glowing 5K run for a great cause.

Live Music by Jakob Abraham

Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.