Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northern Michigan Dance Festival will take place this weekend in Traverse City—organizers are asking locals to share their favorite dance style ahead of the event. UpNorthLive
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Traverse County seeks volunteers to fill open positions on local boards and committees including the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the Traverse Area District Library Board — applications must be submitted online by Oct. 20. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ On Tuesday, Michigan State Police and U.S. Coast Guard held an all-day joint search and rescue training exercise at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore to simulate an ORV crash, a missing person case, and a homicide scenario—aiming to improve teamwork among agencies like the DNR and regional centers. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City officials approved a new tax-increment finance implementation policy for the ballot—commissioners passed it with a 5-2 vote as Jackie Anderson and Heather Shaw raised concerns over plan description and resubmission timing. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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