Bustling TC: Govt Hours, Art Exhibits, Flu Shots, and Fall Colors

06/10/2025 3 min
Bustling TC: Govt Hours, Art Exhibits, Flu Shots, and Fall Colors

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Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Monday, October 6th, 2025.A beautiful fall week kicks off in northern Michigan, and life around town is bustling with activity. If you need to get some city business done, be aware that Traverse City is adjusting customer service hours at the Governmental Center on Boardman Avenue starting today. Check the city's website or stop by for details before heading out to save yourself a second trip.Tonight, the Traverse City commission meets with a packed agenda. Topics include new ethics guidelines, revisions to tax increment financing, boathouse repairs along the river, and considering ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day next year. If you’re curious about how local government works or want to voice your thoughts, this is a great opportunity to watch how decisions shaping Traverse City's future are made.Art lovers have plenty of options today. The much-anticipated OAC 2025 Juried Art Exhibition opens at 10 a.m. at Oliver Art Center in Frankfort. You can browse award-winning works across a range of media, and admission is free. For something a bit more imaginative, head to the Cathedral at Love Farm in Beulah with their Secret Beach exhibit, featuring regional artists exploring possible futures and capturing moments of profundity. Also, local favorite Carol C. Spaulding’s “Something To Smile About” show is at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, and the Crooked Tree Arts Center downtown is hosting the Traverse Area Camera Club Award Winners exhibition, highlighting incredible photography from our region.Fans of science and exploration will want to check out “Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings” at the Dennos Museum Center starting at 11 a.m. This exhibition dives into the beauty and fragility of the Arctic, blending stunning visuals and thought-provoking lessons on climate and culture.On the community front, District Health Department Ten will hold a walk-in clinic for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations tomorrow with convenient hours for families with schoolchildren and working adults. It’s a timely reminder as cooler temperatures roll in and we gather indoors.News from around the area includes a large farmhouse fire late last night in Mayfield Township. Fortunately, reports confirm no one was injured, thanks to the swift action of local first responders. And in case you missed it, the S.S. Badger canceled a weekend sailing due to strong winds, a reminder to check ahead on travel plans as lakeshore breezes pick up.Finally, Monday is National Consignment Day, so if you need a refresh for your fall wardrobe or are looking for housewares, it might be the perfect excuse to stop by a local resale shop—and support sustainable shopping habits.Expect partly cloudy skies today with a high near 70, dropping to the upper 40s tonight—perfect sweater weather for an after-dinner stroll along West Bay or a relaxing drive to catch those vibrant fall colors starting to peak.This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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