Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.Wine lovers rejoice! Today marks one of the highlight days of Traverse City Uncorked, our region's celebration of Michigan wine which runs through May 10th. Did you know that 60% of Michigan's wine grapes are grown right here in the Traverse City region? That's certainly something to toast to. Grab your digital passport and enjoy a self-guided wine tour with special offers and savings. Visit five or more wineries and you'll win a special Uncorked prize while supplies last.For film buffs looking for evening entertainment, head to The Garden Theater tonight for their Garden Classic Movies series featuring "Best in Show." This mockumentary about competitive dog shows is sure to provide plenty of laughs after a day of wine tasting.If you're looking for some physical activity this morning, today is Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day across northern Michigan schools. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy the spring weather while promoting healthy, active transportation options for our youth.Nature enthusiasts might want to check out the Spring Wildflower Hike starting at 10 AM at St. Pete's Woods trail in Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. May is prime time to spot beautiful native wildflowers emerging across our landscapes.For those interested in environmental issues, there's a presentation on "Reducing Light Pollution: Why? and How?" at noon today at the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay. Learn about ways to preserve our beautiful northern Michigan night skies.Community-minded residents can support Goodwill Northern Michigan's Food Rescue program at their May Recess event starting at 5 PM at their Aero-Park Drive location. Or join neighbors at the May Community Dinner at 6 PM at the Friendship Community Center in Suttons Bay.Looking ahead, mark your calendars for Live After 5 starting May 16th, followed by the Toast to Downtown Annual Fundraiser on June 5th, and the Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair on June 14th.With spring in full bloom and summer approaching, our region's event calendar is filling up quickly. Stay tuned to Local Frequency for all the latest happenings.This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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