Good morning, Traverse City.

Horse North Rescue is hosting its Fall Festival & Tack Sale on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1476 N.

Betsie River Road in Interlochen, where visitors can meet 10 horses, play kids games, join in crafts, and enjoy cider and donuts. All funds raised will help care for the horses rescued and prepare them for new homes — a volunteer-run effort.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1 for the 2026 to 2027 school year and many colleges also require the College Scholarship Service Profile for additional aid.

Vicki L. Beam, a college planner at Michigan College Planning in Traverse City, advises students to check each college's website for deadlines and specific requirements.

The League of Women Voters—Grand Traverse Area is holding a program to update counties' material management plans that will help reduce landfill waste by boosting recycling and composting methods in northwestern lower Michigan.

State rules require these plans to guide proper waste collection and disposal across all counties.

Michigan Christmas tree growers have received USDA funds to help MSU research ways to fight two root diseases that threaten holiday crops.

Bill Lindberg from MSU Extension said the new funds will support studies on controlling the spread of the diseases in wet weather — a serious risk to farms.

Traverse City commissioners will discuss a new ethics ordinance for public servants; an ad hoc committee drafted a policy—defining ethical violations and penalties for elected officials, employees and committee members.

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.

Young Chefs Dinner

8:00-10:30 p.m. — The Cooks’ House — Ticketed event — Celebrate the culinary talents of young chefs from Traverse City with an evening of fine dining.