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Traverse City
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TC Paw Cat Rescue will host its annual Barn Cat Party on Saturday, September 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Buttercup Farm—families can enjoy live music, lawn games, and a grilled meal with a $25 donation while having the option to sponsor the event for added benefits. UpNorthLive
- ➤ MEA-Retired members will meet for their first fall meeting and book swap at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster Road — Sally Thompson will talk about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for young readers while Kathy Sanders shares info on before, during, and after incarceration. Retired educators are welcome and first-year teacher retirees get a free one-year membership with a brown bag lunch catered by Grand Traverse Pie Company. Traverse City Record-Eagle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amical in downtown Traverse City is thriving this summer under new ownership as founder Dave Denison handed the reins to a trusted staff member—longtime patrons like the Walton family have celebrated special occasions here since 1994. The change promises to keep the restaurant's rich community ties strong. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 1, a 35—year—old man was arrested after allegedly firing 25—30 rounds at eight ORV riders near his home in Bear Lake Township, and a crash involving an armored vehicle left a Big Rapids man critically injured at the US—131 M—72 intersection. UpNorthLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City schools welcomed students today as districts began the year with new facilities—fresh staff have joined to support updated programs. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County has set aside $500,000 in grants from marijuana tax funds for nonprofits, religious groups, and schools, and applications will be accepted until October 1. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, will be awarded based on community needs—ensuring local projects get support. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Department received approval from the East Bay Township Planning Commission to repurpose Camp Greilick—closed in 2016—into a 200-acre public park. The plan allows private events capped at 50 people and permits alcohol with quiet hours starting at 7:30 p.m.—a move that has raised community concerns over noise at public events. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City commissioners approved a new ordinance that bans drinking on streets, sidewalks, and parking lots—this rule was passed 6-0 with one member absent. It is the first of three measures that Police Chief Matthew Richmond proposed to allow Safe Harbor to operate year-round. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Uncork Up North
6-10 p.m. — Hagerty Insurance Agency — Enjoy sampling wines and exquisite local flavors in a chic atmosphere.
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