Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign in Traverse City aims to raise $275,000 for local assistance programs, emphasizing the importance of volunteers and the wide range of services provided year-round.
Traverse City and surrounding areas offer a variety of community events in December, including an anime club, holiday sing-along, clothes drive, film viewing, exercise classes, and more, fostering community engagement and support.
Northern Michigan's first Chabad Jewish Community Center in Traverse City is set to host a landmark community menorah lighting for Hanukkah, inviting people of all backgrounds to participate.
A writer reflects on their experiences as a night auditor in 1980 Traverse City, noting the economic struggles and the lack of solutions for the homeless population after the closure of Traverse City State Hospital.
Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the 3rd Annual Holiday Lunch at Don's Drive-In to support the final toy collection for the Toys for Tots campaign in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
Traverse City commissioners are set to vote on a resolution to partner with the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness, aiming to eliminate chronic homelessness by 2028 through permanent supportive housing and various support services.
An open house event was organized at the VASA Pathway Trailhead in northern Michigan to celebrate the onset of the cross-country ski season and upcoming VASA races, featuring skiing, fat tire bike, and snowshoe races on February 8-9.
🎓 Education
Northwest Education Services has opened the job posting for a new superintendent to replace Dr. Nick Ceglarek upon his retirement in 2025, emphasizing community input and qualities such as empathy and interpersonal skills in their search.
🌲 Environment
A water quality nonprofit filed a lawsuit against township officials and Sunkissed Hills LLC, alleging permitting failures and environmental violations in a luxury home development.
🏥 Health
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan announces a schedule for upcoming blood drives across various locations from Dec.
16 to Dec. 27, with appointments recommended.
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