Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Traverse City.
A Labor Day bridge walk will start at noon from the north side of the Carl Olson bridge in Glen Arbor and will be followed by an ice cream social at the Manor on Little Glen Lake.
Another event in Lake Leelanau will begin at 9 a.m. at Pedaling Beans and will end at the Boathouse, with a duck derby starting at 10 a.m.
This summer, a collection of unseen artifacts from Traverse City's founding father Perry Hannah returned after Peg Jonkhoff received a letter from Joan Gardner (of White Bear Lake) following her husband's passing in April.
The items will be used by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home at the Hannah House to preserve local history.
Traverse City apple growers face trade pressures and labor challenges as the Michigan Apple Committee projects a 30 million bushel harvest this season—growers note that distant market shifts affect local orchards.
Two congregations in Traverse City are working to reduce their carbon footprints by using new energy-saving practices & focusing on care for the earth.
They hope these actions will lessen the environmental load for future generations.
Traverse City commissioners are weighing a ban on public alcohol consumption as they review its impact on community safety & order.
They will vote on the proposal after further discussions in upcoming meetings.
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.
YMCA Classics Under the Lights
6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.
TCLEG Fall Family Fest
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mt. Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities and support a local clinic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Live Music Sundays at Suttons Bay Ciders
5:30-8 p.m. — Suttons Bay Ciders — Enjoy local talent — Relax with cider while listening to the melodic sounds of Chris Smith.
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