Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City will host the 11th annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit at the Hagerty Center from Oct 27-28.

The conference—titled 'Rooted in Community: Housing Solutions for Collective Impact'—will offer keynote speeches, workshops, roundtable discussions and legislative updates on regional housing trends.

Traverse City Dance Project holds the first Northern Michigan Dance Festival from tomorrow through Sunday, October 12 at Milliken Auditorium + the Dennos Museum Center.

Artists from around the country will join local acts in shows, workshops, and Q&A sessions to bring dance + art to the community.

The CherryT Ball Drop will return to downtown Traverse City on December 31—benefiting the North Ed Foundation to support students facing food insecurity.

The event will start at 10:30 p.m.—featuring live entertainment—and end with the cherry drop at midnight.

A poll asked viewers yesterday if they still harvest food from their vegetable gardens for the UpNorthLive Unscripted show on ABC 29&8 and invited them to share which veggies they grow.

Local testing and development company Cambium Analytica was acquired by Ann Arbor-based NSF— a global testing and certification firm serving 110 countries.

The Traverse City business will operate under its new name while continuing to serve the natural food, beverage and dietary supplement industries.

Michigan State Police, the Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources held a search-and-rescue training session Tuesday at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore near Point Oneida.

The agencies practiced scenarios like ORV crashes, lost persons, manhunts and helicopter hoists—improving skills and teamwork.

On Tuesday night, Peninsula Township planning commissioners reviewed a special use permit for the Seven Hills property after complaints and reports of rule violations.

They tabled a vote on the revised permit—planning to resume review during their November meeting while working with owners to address issues from Memorial Day weekend.

State Rep. Betsy Coffia is asking the DNR to share clear plans on funding and locating a new ADA—compliant pedestrian bridge near Traverse City State Park after the old bridge was removed.

Early estimates put the cost between $6.75 and $8 million, and officials are looking at using DNR-owned land to avoid extra legal costs.

Traverse City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to introduce a draft ethics ordinance for potential adoption on October 20—this move comes as voters debate the need for formal ethics guidelines.

Jackie Anderson, who chaired the drafting subcommittee, explained the measure aims to build public trust.

Munson Healthcare's board approved building a new 22,000 square-foot, 24-bed neonatal intensive care unit at Munson Medical Center that will begin this coming spring—this project is designed to enhance care for newborns.

From Oct. 1 until Oct.

15, Medicare Annual Enrollment only lets you review and learn about plans—no new enrollments are allowed until the period ends. Certified Senior Advisor Fred L. Goldenberg from Michigan Planners in Traverse City offers advice and hosts monthly Medicare classes.

On October 7th, the NAMI Grand Traverse Board announced Sarah Lee Sullivan as executive director in a part-time role to work with board members, staff, and volunteers to expand mental health support.

She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and fiscal expertise to guide NAMI’s mission.

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.

Toast The Season - Weekend 1

11 AM – 5 PM — Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail — $75/person — Celebrate the holiday season with curated wine pairing and festive gifts at Northern Michigan's beloved event.

Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge

8:45 a.m. — Kalkaska Airport to Timber Ridge — Registration required — Conquer the rugged 30-mile race through the scenic landscapes of Michigan.