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Spotted on the Traverse City calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

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Hi Traverse City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to join Traverse City's floating coven on the Boardman?
  • How much new solar power is coming to Traverse City homes?
  • Is Traverse City getting a fair say in airport decisions?

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 63, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grab your broom — witches are taking over the Boardman River for the annual Witch Paddle (9and10news.com) — Traverse City paddlers can join the third annual Witch Paddle on the Boardman River at 4 p.m. on October 24, simply by showing up in a boat and a witch or wizard hat. Organizer Chelsea Bay Dennis hopes more locals will embrace this playful, costume-filled way to connect outdoors while also spotlighting the work of The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay.
   

2. TCLP Expands Renewable Sources (traverseticker.com) — Traverse City Light & Power is boosting its renewable energy mix through a new partnership in the Hart Solar project, which will supply about 7 percent of TCLP's annual renewable power. Local customers can expect more Michigan-based clean energy alongside existing efforts like the Hall Street solar canopy, customer generation incentives, and demand response programs aimed at stabilizing long-term costs.
   

3. Does City Have Fair Representation on Airport Board? (traverseticker.com) — Traverse City officials are pressing for guaranteed seats on the Cherry Capital Airport board, arguing the airport's large footprint and impacts on city neighborhoods demand stronger representation. County and township leaders are split over changing the Northwest Regional Airport Authority's makeup, even as the city weighs a $1 million tree-maintenance agreement at Oakwood Cemetery tied to airport operations.
   

4. Book explores Northern Michigan's climate haven potential (lansingcitypulse.com) — Northern Michigan's growing reputation as a climate haven directly touches Traverse City, where rising home prices and a popular local water nonprofit feature prominently in a new book, "This Magnetic North." Author Tim Mulherin, inspired by views of Grand Traverse Bay and conversations with Traverse City-based FLOW, explores how climate migration, local love of the region, and housing costs may reshape communities Up North.
   

5. Michigan's aging water systems face $85 billion infrastructure need (9and10news.com) — From a Traverse City dateline, water experts warn Michigan faces an $85 billion bill over 20 years to replace aging pipes and prevent more breaks and flooding. The report urges lawmakers to create road-style, consistent funding so communities like Traverse City aren't left with mounting repair costs and infrastructure failures as century-old systems wear out.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There's something timeless about a schooner under sail on West Grand Traverse Bay.
    Wind Dancer catching the breeze against the deep blue water and the first hints of autumn along the Old Mission Peninsula shoreline — one of those… (Nextdoor Old Mission)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Traverse City. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Traverse City here.

Ok Traverse City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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