Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
Good morning, Traverse City.
🏘️ Community
A recent SNAP pause led cars to line up six hours before the food pantry opened—another local church pantry saw many new families emptying shelves so kids could eat breakfast before school.
Pantry coordinators later tried to order staples from wholesalers but faced very high demand in the region.
📰 Finance
Jason P. Tank of Front Street Wealth Management in Traverse City said that during money reviews, many clients brought up artificial intelligence as a key driver of the strong market and potential bubble concerns.
He believes that while businesses are quickly using AI, finding the right balance remains a hard challenge — one that could affect future investments.
🎉 Traverse City Events
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Traverse City Turkey Trot
8:45 a.m. — St. Francis High School — Kids under 3 free — Celebrate Thanksgiving with the 18th Annual Turkey Trot featuring a fun 5K run/walk and 5-mile race.
2025 Mac & Cheese Bake-Off
10 AM – 5 PM — Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail — Ticket sales begin October 1st — Experience the ultimate pairing of seasonal wines with inventive Mac & Cheese dishes from top chefs.
Dennos Brand Refresh Presentation and Q&A
2-3 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Free entry — Community members gather to learn about the Dennos brand updates and engage in a Q&A session.
Visible Mending Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Materials provided — Learn creative sewing techniques while mending garments or making soft-sculptures from scrap fabric.
Make Your Own Fresh Holiday Wreath
10 AM – 12 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Tickets limited — Create a handcrafted wreath using fresh evergreens and natural accents to celebrate the holiday season.
Men's Night Shopping Event
5-9 p.m. — Downtown Traverse City Association — Free entry — A festive shopping night dedicated to men with exclusive holiday deals and surprises.
The Bergamot - A South Shore Christmas
7:30-10:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience soaring harmonies and heartwarming stories at this beloved Christmas tradition.
Christmas in the Village 2025
3-6 p.m. / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — The Village at Grand Traverse Commons — Free entry — Celebrate the season with festive activities, shopping specials, and visits with Santa.
DMC Concert: Mr. Sun
6-7:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Ticket info available — Experience the innovative sound of supergroup Mr. Sun reimagining classical works through American roots music.
Women in Tech Meetup – Traverse City
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect and empower each other in a casual setting focused on women in tech.
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