Good morning, Traverse City.

The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is offering new funding to help pay water and sewer bills and support plumbing repairs for low-income municipal water customers in counties including Grand Traverse—applicants must meet federal poverty guidelines or other eligibility requirements.

Old Town Playhouse started its 65th anniversary season with sold-out shows of Sister Act and began rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Show on MainStage at the end of October in Traverse City.

Executive director Deb Jackson said the new shows celebrate the theater’s long history and promise more events this season.

Scott Schwander, a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, is investigating reports that images revealed possible Native American burial sites in a Leelanau County subdivision that was home to hundreds 150 years ago.

He said he hopes local authorities will review any findings so the remains can be honored properly.

Taylor Naturkas, a 22-year-old principal soloist with the Miami City Ballet who grew up in Petoskey, will perform at the inaugural Northern Michigan Dance Festival in Traverse City Oct.

10-12 — giving local audiences a chance to see ballet close to home.

Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will launch their soul-jazz tour at The Alluvion in Traverse City on Oct.

8 — they will perform songs from their upcoming album Groove In The Face Of Adversity along with jazz classics.

Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department is hosting its annual openhouse today at Station 11, 3000 Albany St.—from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can tour firetrucks, meet local heroes, and enjoy food at the event.

Traverse City commissioners will review a new draft implementation policy on Monday that could send tax-increment finance plans to a citywide vote after a previous version was rejected.

City Attorney Lauren Trible-Laucht explained that dismissing a TIF plan before it reaches the ballot would conflict with charter amendments approved in 2024 — a concern that spurred the renewed review.

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.

NMC's Chamber Singers & Grand Traverse Chorale Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $15 Adults, $10 Seniors/Students — Experience a captivating night of choral music featuring Randall Thompson's 'Frostiana' and empowering compositions.