Good morning, Traverse City.

Proprietor Jim Brouwer opened a store that displays thousands of vintage shoes dating back to the 1930s.

He said his fourth generation business—started by his daughter—uses old shoe-making techniques that modern factories no longer follow, and visitors can make appointments to see the collection.

Earlier this summer, Alluvion Arts at Common Grounds held wheatpasting classes that taught locals to use a flour-and-water mix to create temporary street art on their parking garage—participants brought their own pictures for display.

The wheatpaste lasts 6 to 12 months and can be removed with a power wash.

City Opera House will launch a new fall season with the MSUFCU Platinum Series and Raymond James Ovation Series, showcasing acoustic acts, storytelling, and family-friendly shows—executive director Chad Lindsey said the varied lineup will bring fresh energy to live performances.

An editor for Grand Traverse Scene magazine shares a love for northern Michigan that goes beyond the summer months and shows how each season offers its own beauty and charm (free copies are available at local hotels and visitor centers).

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is hosting its annual sturgeon release ceremony today—700 sturgeon will be released into the Boardman-Ottoway River as part of a 20-year plan to restore native fish—with the public invited to attend.

Traverse City area is emerging as a leader in blue tech as groundbreaking took place last Friday for the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center in Elmwood Township—this site, formerly home to the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, is a joint project involving Discovery Pier, Northwestern Michigan College, Michigan Tech, 20Fathoms and Traverse Connect. The $28.9M center will house wet labs, a technical maker space, a water test tank, classrooms and public exhibit space and is expected to be completed in March 2027.

Starting Monday at 11am, the Great Michigan Compost Tour will visit 10 stops in Northern Michigan led by the Michigan Recycling Coalition and Michigan Organics Council, including on-farm composting at Timothy’s Conscious Compost and a family fun day at the SEEDS Compost petting zoo—designed to show how composting improves soils and reduces erosion. Additional stops include a Soil Lovers Social at Interlochen and tours in Traverse City and Emmet County to offer hands-on learning about compost benefits.

Viewers were asked last Friday at 6:30 p.m. during UpNorthLive Unscripted on ABC 29&8 to cast a vote & leave a comment on whether deer are overpopulated in northern Michigan.

County public works responded to four recent construction mishaps that damaged water and sewer lines in Garfield Township—discussed Thursday, the Board noted rising repair costs to the public.

City and planning commissioners in Traverse City asked for a chart that compares the Michigan State Housing Development Authority programs + two new state laws and Neighborhood Enterprise Zones.

They want to learn which tools can help boost housing development around the city.

Traverse City therapist Daniel Herd warned that suicide rates are rising and stressed that warning signs like hopelessness & detachment need quick support during Suicide Awareness Month.

He advised families to stay calm and help loved ones seek care by using the Munson Emergency Access Center or calling 988 for immediate help.

Suttons Bay kept its perfect nine to zero season with a three to one win over Buckley; both teams tied one set before Suttons Bay pulled ahead—Buckley, which had a nine to three record and reached last year’s regional finals, proved to be a tough opponent.

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.

Uncork Up North

6-10 p.m. — Hagerty Insurance Agency — Enjoy sampling wines and exquisite local flavors in a chic atmosphere.

October Outdoor Craft and Vendor Show

10 AM – 3 PM — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Enjoy a day of shopping on the historic front lawn with local vendors.

Currents of Thought: Ice, Water, and Interdisciplinary Insight

5-6 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Limited to 55 attendees — Explore the intersection of art and science in understanding changing water landscapes.