Good morning, Traverse City.

Local leaders stressed the need for lasting solutions to chronic homelessness as colder weather sets in.

Safe Harbor—open throughout the summer—will resume serving nightly meals and offer weekend daytime services starting Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Traverse City cannabis producers and sellers are fuming over a new tax on sales from growers to sellers that some say could hurt the industry—Northwoods Cannabis CEO Brett Etengoff said the tax was part of Michigan's new road funding deal and blindsided him.

The Grand Traverse Conservation District and The Pepple Pups will celebrate Earth Science Week & National Fossil Day tomorrow from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Road—registration is required for this free event featuring fossil activities and discussions on energy resources for our future.

Sarah Lee Sullivan began her career in finance and built a bookkeeping business in 2019 before her passion for mental wellness led her to a new path.

The Alliance selected her for a leadership role in mental health care — she said her experience as a manager and executive prepared her well for the position.

A new MDHHS study found that greater access to naloxone reduced overdose deaths by 36% statewide, preventing over 1,650 deaths from 2017 to 2024.

The harm reduction program distributed over 1.3 million free kits (across 37 agencies at more than 100 sites) and led to nearly 34,000 overdose reversals, ranking Michigan among the top five states for reductions.

Susan Odgers, a teacher at Northwestern Michigan College who has used a wheelchair for 49 years, was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2021 during COVID-19 and has had surgery and radiation while starting a drug treatment that may last 10 years—she also battles debilitating side effects and bone infections.

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.