Daily
Traverse City
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a quarterly meeting held at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club on October 10, more than 100 Women Who Care members from Grand Traverse and Leelanau County awarded Jubilee House over $15,000—$10,000 from members and a $5,000 matching grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation to support its work as the region’s only day shelter for the unhoused. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Starting today, Elk Rapids Cinema shows first-run feature films every weekend at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m.—the theater will also offer free classic films on Monday through Thursday starting October 13th. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Traverse City’s Art of Recovery exhibit, now in its 18th year, is calling for local artists from Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford to submit work that fights mental health stigma—entries are open for eligible artists in these areas. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Northern Michigan Dance Festival will bring dance and live music to Traverse City as local and national groups unite—featuring performances by the Traverse City Dance Project, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, and Grand Rapids Ballet Company—and will showcase a mix of jazz, ballet, and contemporary styles. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Dennos Museum Center will host its 26th Annual Holiday Artist Market on November 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where visitors can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from Michigan artists. The two-day indoor event supports the museum and local artisans—admission is free. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Traverse Connect has opened registration for its annual economic summit, which will be held on Nov. 3 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to give local businesses and individuals a half-day of economic forecasting—networking, panel discussions, and a keynote address are part of the program. The event is presented by Fifth Third Bank, with tickets at $65 or $85 and luncheon tables available for $550. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A first-of-its-kind training fair took place in Traverse City when the Northern Michigan Attainment Collaborative hosted a Training Fair Open House Thursday evening at the Networks Northwest Conference Center—showing local workers and employers training opportunities in the region. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR collected fish eggs at the Little Manistee Weir this season despite low river levels and summer heat. Returns improved sharply—rising from around 1,000 eggs in 2015 to about 6,000 in recent years—boosting hopes for a healthy fishing industry along Lake Michigan. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sports Overtime Week 7 produced six game results—Greenville won 21—0 over Cadillac as the game marked the 50th anniversary of KISS’s visit, Pine River beat Manton 34—30 for its fifth straight win, Charlevoix edged Mancelona 15—12, Traverse City Central beat Bay City Western 47—21, Brimley defeated Rapid River 40—0, and Rudyard won 28—20 over Mesick. Teams will host or travel next week—such as the Vikings facing Marquette and Rudyard visiting Norway. 9&10 News
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your habits shape your identity, and your identity shapes your habits.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Traverse City
Welcome to the Daily Traverse City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Traverse City, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Traverse City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Traverse City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Traverse City and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Traverse City
A free Traverse City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytraversecity.com/sitemap