Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, June 12, 2025.We are waking up to another beautiful day here in northern Michigan, with temperatures expected to settle comfortably in the upper sixties. For those looking to start the day with some connection to nature, the Wellness in the Woods Series at the Natural Education Reserve kicks off at 5 p.m. It’s a great way to relax, listen to the birds, and enjoy some time among the trees. Meanwhile, Bardon's Wonder Freeze is hosting Cone With a Cop from 4 to 6 p.m., giving kids and families an easy, friendly way to meet local Michigan State Police officers while enjoying some sweet treats.Tonight, the community calendar is absolutely packed. At 5:30, the Economic Club of Traverse City brings you a thoughtful talk on Mexico-Canada-U.S. Relations. For music lovers, the Grand Traverse Musicale 2025 Scholarship Winners will perform in concert, with shows at both 6:30 and 8 p.m. Downtown, there’s a Harmony for Hope benefit concert supporting Peace Gate Farm Sanctuary at 6, and the poetic world of Emily Dickinson comes to life with a one-woman performance of The Belle of Amherst at the same hour.History buffs can catch Larry White’s lecture at 7, as he brings the golden age of Crystal Lake Resorts to life with rare photographs and stories. At that same hour, the Concerts on the Lawn series features renowned local talent Miriam Pico and Friends—plus, there will be concessions for a real summer evening feel.If theater is your thing, OTP Young Company’s Wizard of Oz Youth Edition opens at 7 p.m. There’s always something magical about seeing the classic tale retold by local young talent. And don’t forget, the Traverse City Pit Spitters are in action tonight at 7:05, taking on the Kalamazoo Growlers with a special Pride Night celebration at Turtle Creek Stadium.Switching gears to local developments, Garfield Township approved the future Altitude Trampoline Park, which will add a new family fun destination. Roadwork remains a hot topic: the Grand Traverse County Road Commission and TART Trails are partnering to create safer pedestrian and cycling pathways on Five Mile Road, and discussions about broader road improvements continue to shape the area’s future.Finally, in the news, local law enforcement responded to a deputy rollover crash in Kingsley, thankfully with non-life-threatening injuries, and the community continues to mourn after the loss of a Traverse City man at Suttons Bay Marina last weekend. On a positive note, area schools and organizations are stepping up with scholarships, concerts, and community events to keep everyone connected and moving forward.That wraps up today’s Traverse City Local Frequency. Stay tuned, stay connected, and be sure to get out and enjoy all that our city has to offer. 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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