Sunday, December 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation distributed nearly $400,000 in grants to 67 organizations supporting housing, education, youth, culture, and environmental programs in multiple counties. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Northern Michigan hosts multiple New Year's Eve celebrations and a pajama brunch, offers radon test kits and disease management classes in January, and succeeds in a local food drive, while the USDA seeks nominations for a food safety committee. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ In northern Michigan, over 200 children received bikes for Christmas thanks to 14-year-old Piper Shumar's fundraising through her organization 'Piper’s Project: This Girl Can,' earning her the 2024 Governor’s Service awards' Youth Volunteer of the Year. Traverse City Record-Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan mandates cage-free eggs from Dec 31, following a 2019 law to improve animal welfare, despite potential price increases. UpNorthLive
SPORTS NEWS
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NCTA Grand Traverse Chapter Monthly Meeting: Geo-hiking Isle Royale
This monthly meeting will focus on the geological significance and hiking opportunities at Isle Royale National Park, highlighting the Midcontinent Rift's influence on the area.
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Winter 2025 Opening Reception at the Dennos Museum Center
The event features an opening reception for the Winter 2025 exhibitions, including the Northwest Regional Juried Exhibition, with opportunities to meet artists and enjoy refreshments.
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Weekly Worship Service at Watershed Church
The service includes connecting, singing, prayer, Scripture reading, and a message, along with a Kids' Church program for children.
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