Good morning, Traverse City.

The Good Bowl in Traverse City has donated $3,442 to help Better Together, a nonprofit that supports disabled adults in our community—customers and staff pick a new charity every quarter.

Preston Feather Building Centers will acquire Boyne City’s Barden Lumber on Oct.

4—merging over 200 years of combined experience to strengthen regional supply chains. The family-owned companies will work together during the transition to support employees and customers.

A Traverse City musician’s work appears in the new paranormal horror film Good Boy, which will open in theaters on Oct.

3— a special screening with a live Q&A with the composer is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow at AMC Cherry Blossom 14.

Today, Grand Traverse County's IT department will seek commissioners' approval to renew a $398,083.80 Microsoft 365 subscription and add 100 Copilot licenses—details will be discussed during the regular board meeting.

Housing North launched a new zoning atlas for Northern Michigan that maps zoning rules across ten counties to show where housing choices can grow—mainly in areas that are set for single-family homes.

The group will host Zoom workshops on October 6 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.—and they have finished work in six counties while four will be completed by late 2025 or early 2026.

The Cadillac Vikings beat Traverse City Central in a close five-set match — both teams played hard and kept fans excited.

Jacob Plamondon (Glen Lake's dominant center) committed via social media to play basketball at Grand Valley State; he led his team to a record of 23 to 2 and a trip to the regional finals last season.

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.

Upper-Midwest Log & Timber Home Design-Build Expo

1-7 p.m. — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — Tickets available online or at the door — Discover expert advice and innovative products for your log and timber home project.

Apple Pressing Day

12-4 p.m. — Farm Club: Restaurant, Farm Market & Brewery — Cost varies — Celebrate the harvest with apple pressing, tastings of over 20 apple varieties, hot cider, and delicious treats.

NMC Concert Band Jazz Standards Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — Adults: $15, Seniors/Students: $10 — Experience a delightful evening with the NMC Concert Band performing timeless Jazz standards.

Mitch Albom Book Signing and Discussion

7 p.m. — City Opera House — Ticket includes a copy of Twice — Engage with Mitch Albom as he explores love and second chances in his latest novel.

Traverse City Zombie Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Right Brain Brewery — $30 Adults, $25 Students — A spooky 5K run/walk filled with zombies and fun festivities awaits.