September 8, 2025 • 4 mins
Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Monday, September 8, 2025. School is back in session for TCAPS students, though not without turbulence. For the first time in sixteen years, Traverse City Area Public Schools have started the year without a finalized state budget. This means larger class sizes, split-grade classrooms, and reduced support for extracurriculars. Some families are feeling the pinch from the loss of free breakfasts and lunches for economically disadvantaged students. District leaders warn that if state lawmakers can’t finalize a budget soon, an actual shutdown of local schools could even be on the table, making this a tense season for educators and families alike.
Meanwhile, at Rapid City Elementary, students are putting green thumbs to good use as the community garden reopens, teaching youngsters both science and stewardship. Over at the FishPass project, real progress can be seen as water now flows through freshly transformed in-stream channels, and Traverse City prepares to test its new fish sorting channel, a crucial step for stream connectivity and species management across the Boardman River.
If you’re looking for things to do today or this week, Traverse City is alive with arts and entertainment. The Higher Art Gallery opens its Forest Dwellers show, featuring the unique work of Michigan sculptor Cara O’Brien and painter Deborah Bowen. For textile art enthusiasts, Cedar North hosts 'The Quilt as Archive,' a solo exposition by Cody Cook-Parrott, exploring the history and meaning woven into everyday fabrics. The Glen Arbor Arts Center continues with its provocative 'HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?' exhibit, sparking thought about who gets to write history.
Music lovers can look forward to more stage action soon—the city commission just approved a new live music venue for the Beadle Building on Front Street, promising a fresh spot for local and visiting talent. If live music is your thing, keep an eye on the area calendar for winery, coffee shop, and museum concerts, with the Interlochen Center for the Arts leading the charge on big performances.
On the nature front, fall color tours are gearing up, with historic schooner rides available for leaf peepers itching to enjoy those golden Michigan vistas. Families with young kids can check out the Peepers Program at the Grand Traverse Conservation District, perfect for ages three to five, exploring trees through music, hikes, and crafts.
For those who love events with flair, mark your calendars—this weekend, Turtle Creek Stadium hosts the International Fireworks Championship, promising dazzling displays on both Friday and Saturday nights. Farmers, land stewards, and creatives are invited to the Land Based Projects Summit today, a gathering designed to foster collaboration across sectors. And in the art world, Traverse City’s first ever Mural Festival launches September 13, with six artists transforming Eighth Street into a vibrant outdoor gallery.
On the practical side, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is increasing off-road vehicle patrols to curb trail incidents, just as the health department prepares to end in-house water testing later this month. If you’re heading north this Saturday, antique tractor fans won’t want to miss the annual parade crossing the Mackinac Bridge.
For local sports, Traverse City Central High School announced Mary Olson as the new varsity girls soccer coach, adding fresh energy to the season. And if you prefer your sports a little different, the YMCA in Cadillac is launching underwater hockey games, giving swimmers a fun new challenge.
That’s a snapshot of Traverse City this Monday—schools facing uncertainty, arts and music thriving, families getting active, and the community rising to meet each challenge with signature Northern Michigan spirit. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Meanwhile, at Rapid City Elementary, students are putting green thumbs to good use as the community garden reopens, teaching youngsters both science and stewardship. Over at the FishPass project, real progress can be seen as water now flows through freshly transformed in-stream channels, and Traverse City prepares to test its new fish sorting channel, a crucial step for stream connectivity and species management across the Boardman River.
If you’re looking for things to do today or this week, Traverse City is alive with arts and entertainment. The Higher Art Gallery opens its Forest Dwellers show, featuring the unique work of Michigan sculptor Cara O’Brien and painter Deborah Bowen. For textile art enthusiasts, Cedar North hosts 'The Quilt as Archive,' a solo exposition by Cody Cook-Parrott, exploring the history and meaning woven into everyday fabrics. The Glen Arbor Arts Center continues with its provocative 'HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?' exhibit, sparking thought about who gets to write history.
Music lovers can look forward to more stage action soon—the city commission just approved a new live music venue for the Beadle Building on Front Street, promising a fresh spot for local and visiting talent. If live music is your thing, keep an eye on the area calendar for winery, coffee shop, and museum concerts, with the Interlochen Center for the Arts leading the charge on big performances.
On the nature front, fall color tours are gearing up, with historic schooner rides available for leaf peepers itching to enjoy those golden Michigan vistas. Families with young kids can check out the Peepers Program at the Grand Traverse Conservation District, perfect for ages three to five, exploring trees through music, hikes, and crafts.
For those who love events with flair, mark your calendars—this weekend, Turtle Creek Stadium hosts the International Fireworks Championship, promising dazzling displays on both Friday and Saturday nights. Farmers, land stewards, and creatives are invited to the Land Based Projects Summit today, a gathering designed to foster collaboration across sectors. And in the art world, Traverse City’s first ever Mural Festival launches September 13, with six artists transforming Eighth Street into a vibrant outdoor gallery.
On the practical side, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is increasing off-road vehicle patrols to curb trail incidents, just as the health department prepares to end in-house water testing later this month. If you’re heading north this Saturday, antique tractor fans won’t want to miss the annual parade crossing the Mackinac Bridge.
For local sports, Traverse City Central High School announced Mary Olson as the new varsity girls soccer coach, adding fresh energy to the season. And if you prefer your sports a little different, the YMCA in Cadillac is launching underwater hockey games, giving swimmers a fun new challenge.
That’s a snapshot of Traverse City this Monday—schools facing uncertainty, arts and music thriving, families getting active, and the community rising to meet each challenge with signature Northern Michigan spirit. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Traves City local frequency for Monday,
September eighth, twenty twenty five. School is back in session
for TEACAPS students, though not without turbulence. For the first
time in sixteen years, Traves City area public schools have
started the year without a finalized state budget. This means
larger class sizes, split grade classrooms, and reduce support for
(00:21):
extra curriculars. Some families are feeling the pinch from the
loss of free breakfast and lunches for economically disadvantaged students.
District leaders warn that if state lawmakers can't finalize a
budget soon, an actual shutdown of local schools could even
be on the table, making this a ten season for
educators and families alike. Meanwhile, at Rapid City Elementary, students
(00:44):
are putting green thumbs to good use as the community
garden reelpens, teaching youngsters both science and stewardship. Over at
the Fish Pass project, real progress can be seen as
water now flows through freshly transformed in stream channels and
Traverse City prepares to test its new fish sorting channel,
a crucial step for stream connectivity and species management across
(01:06):
the Boardman River. If you're looking for things to do
today or this week. Traverse City is alive with arcs
and entertainment. The Higher Art Gallery opens its Forest Dwellers show,
featuring the unique work of Michigan sculptor Kara O'Brien and
painter Deborah Bowen. For textile art enthusiasts, Cedar North hosts
(01:27):
The quilt As Archive, a solo exposition by Cody Cook
Parrot exploring the history and meaning woven into everyday fabrics.
The Glenarbor Art Center continues with its provocative High Story
Her Story, Whose Story exhibit, sparking thought about who gets
to write history. Music lovers can look forward to more
(01:48):
stage action soon. The City Commission just approved a new
live music venue for the Beadle Building on Front Street,
promising a fresh spot for local and visiting talent. If
live music is your thing, keep an eye on the
area calendar for winery, coffee shop and museum concerts, with
the Interlock and Center for the Arts leading the charge
(02:08):
on big performances. On the nature front, fall color tours
are deering up, with historic schooner rides available for leaf
peepers itching to enjoy those golden Michigan vistas. Families with
young kids can check out the Peepers program at the
Grand Traverse Conservation District, perfect for ages three to five
exploring trees through music, hikes and crafts. For those who
(02:31):
love events with flare, mark your calendars. This weekend, Turtle
Creek Stadium hosts the International Fireworks Championship, promising dazzling displays
on both Friday and Saturday nights. Farmers, land stewards, and
creatives are invited to the Land Based Project's Summit Today,
a gathering designed to foster collaboration across sectors and in
(02:55):
the art world. Traverse City's first ever Mural Festival launches
September thirteenth, with six artists transforming Eighth Street into a
vibrant outdoor gallery. On the practical side, the Grand Traverse
County Sheriff's Office is increasing off road vehicle patrols to
curb trail incidents, just as the Health Department prepares to
end in house water testing later this month. If you're
(03:16):
heading north this Saturday, antique tractor fans won't want to
miss the annual parade crossing the Mackinaw Bridge for local sports.
Traverse City Central High School announced Mary Olsen as the
new varsity girls soccer coach, adding fresh energy to the season.
And if you prefer your sports a little different, the
YMCA in Cadillac is launching underwater hockey games, giving swimmers
(03:41):
a fun new challenge. That's a snapshot of Traverse City
this Monday. Schools facing uncertainty, arts and music thriving, families
getting active, and the community rising to meet each challenge
with signature Northern Michigan spirit. This has been Traverse City
local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Good morning. This is your Traves City local frequency for Monday,
September eighth, twenty twenty five. School is back in session
for TEACAPS students, though not without turbulence. For the first
time in sixteen years, Traves City area public schools have
started the year without a finalized state budget. This means
larger class sizes, split grade classrooms, and reduce support for
(00:21):
extra curriculars. Some families are feeling the pinch from the
loss of free breakfast and lunches for economically disadvantaged students.
District leaders warn that if state lawmakers can't finalize a
budget soon, an actual shutdown of local schools could even
be on the table, making this a ten season for
educators and families alike. Meanwhile, at Rapid City Elementary, students
(00:44):
are putting green thumbs to good use as the community
garden reelpens, teaching youngsters both science and stewardship. Over at
the Fish Pass project, real progress can be seen as
water now flows through freshly transformed in stream channels and
Traverse City prepares to test its new fish sorting channel,
a crucial step for stream connectivity and species management across
(01:06):
the Boardman River. If you're looking for things to do
today or this week. Traverse City is alive with arcs
and entertainment. The Higher Art Gallery opens its Forest Dwellers show,
featuring the unique work of Michigan sculptor Kara O'Brien and
painter Deborah Bowen. For textile art enthusiasts, Cedar North hosts
(01:27):
The quilt As Archive, a solo exposition by Cody Cook
Parrot exploring the history and meaning woven into everyday fabrics.
The Glenarbor Art Center continues with its provocative High Story
Her Story, Whose Story exhibit, sparking thought about who gets
to write history. Music lovers can look forward to more
(01:48):
stage action soon. The City Commission just approved a new
live music venue for the Beadle Building on Front Street,
promising a fresh spot for local and visiting talent. If
live music is your thing, keep an eye on the
area calendar for winery, coffee shop and museum concerts, with
the Interlock and Center for the Arts leading the charge
(02:08):
on big performances. On the nature front, fall color tours
are deering up, with historic schooner rides available for leaf
peepers itching to enjoy those golden Michigan vistas. Families with
young kids can check out the Peepers program at the
Grand Traverse Conservation District, perfect for ages three to five
exploring trees through music, hikes and crafts. For those who
(02:31):
love events with flare, mark your calendars. This weekend, Turtle
Creek Stadium hosts the International Fireworks Championship, promising dazzling displays
on both Friday and Saturday nights. Farmers, land stewards, and
creatives are invited to the Land Based Project's Summit Today,
a gathering designed to foster collaboration across sectors and in
(02:55):
the art world. Traverse City's first ever Mural Festival launches
September thirteenth, with six artists transforming Eighth Street into a
vibrant outdoor gallery. On the practical side, the Grand Traverse
County Sheriff's Office is increasing off road vehicle patrols to
curb trail incidents, just as the Health Department prepares to
end in house water testing later this month. If you're
(03:16):
heading north this Saturday, antique tractor fans won't want to
miss the annual parade crossing the Mackinaw Bridge for local sports.
Traverse City Central High School announced Mary Olsen as the
new varsity girls soccer coach, adding fresh energy to the season.
And if you prefer your sports a little different, the
YMCA in Cadillac is launching underwater hockey games, giving swimmers
(03:41):
a fun new challenge. That's a snapshot of Traverse City
this Monday. Schools facing uncertainty, arts and music thriving, families
getting active, and the community rising to meet each challenge
with signature Northern Michigan spirit. This has been Traverse City
local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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