Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City's Cherry-T Ball Drop will air live today at 11:45 p.m. on UpNorthLive Facebook, YouTube, and X pages to ring in New Year's Eve, hosted by anchor Brendan Kinney and meteorologist Heather Bricca.

Tony West (owner of Locals Lake Leelanau) explains his journey and upcoming plans to update the menu and host community events for local diners, inviting more neighborhood engagement.

TCAPS accepted $1.4M in safety funding on Monday, Dec.

29, despite concerns about waiving attorney-client privileges for school resource officers and mental health services. The board voted 5-2 & now awaits clearer guidance from lawmakers or the courts.

The League of Women Voters, Suttons Bay Community Church and Versiti will host a blood donor drive in Suttons Bay on Jan.

8 (12:30 to 5 p.m.), offering a chance for community members to donate and help save lives.

New Year, New Garden: Landscape Design Workshop

10 AM - 2 PM — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park — Cost not specified — Enhance your gardening skills in this immersive two-day workshop led by expert Matthew Ross.

Frozen Foot Race

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee applicable — Kick off the 2026 race season with a chilly 5-mile run through Traverse City.

Kevin Rhodes Plays it Forward

7-8:30 p.m. — Traverse City Philharmonic — $100 per ticket — Enjoy a benefit concert featuring Maestro Rhodes while supporting the TC Phil and community programs.