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Traverse City
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A group of retired men meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the Grand Traverse Men's Shed to work on wood projects that help local places and build community, such as making camp chairs and a wind phone for a hospice—helping them stay active and connected. 9&10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Northwestern Michigan College held its dorm move-in day for new students as part of Welcome Week—students moved into campus housing. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR is hosting DiversAbility Days today at state parks to offer accessible kayaks and pontoon rides for everyone—this event meets the needs of visitors looking for outdoor adventure. Local residents can explore these accessible water activities and enjoy a day on the lake. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Water sampling on August 20 showed that Sunset Park Beach exceeded EGLE water quality standards and now has a Level 2 advisory—limiting beachgoers to partial-body contact—while retesting on August 21 has results expected today as other county beaches meet Level 1 conditions. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport will swear in its first chief of police, Joe FitzGerald—appointed earlier this year—during its board meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26; he will lead the new airport police department after his experience with the Gaylord Police Department guided his appointment. 9&10 News
- ➤ Traverse City Streets Division will begin lane closures on Fourteenth Street on Monday, August 25 for a mill and pave project between Cass Street and Maple Street that will finish by Sept. 12 if the weather holds. The work will remove two inches of old asphalt and add three inches of new asphalt and may cause delays for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists—detour signs are in place but access for homes and businesses will be maintained. 9&10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County’s new mental health crisis center is moving to phase three as Munson Healthcare and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health plan to add nine adult psychiatric beds and expand 24/7 urgent care—officials say the center has served over 280 patients from 20 counties since it opened in January and most crises are resolved with follow-up care. UpNorthLive
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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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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.
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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.
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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