TCAPS Approves $10M in Bonds, BATA Launches Airport Service, Traverse City Restaurant Week Returns

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for February 21, 2025. We're kicking off the day with some exciting news from the world of education. The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) board has unanimously approved nearly $10 million in bond projects, including a major reconstruction of the Traverse City West High School traffic circulation system and a Traverse Heights expansion that will add three new classrooms, a larger cafeteria, and a renovated music room[1]. In other news, the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is partnering with TVC-Cherry Capital Airport to launch a new pilot program offering early morning service to the airport. This is a significant development for travelers and commuters alike, making it easier to get to and from the airport during those early morning hours. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you're in luck. Traverse City Restaurant Week is just around the corner, starting on February 23 and running through March 1. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the city's vibrant culinary scene and discover new favorite restaurants[2]. But that's not all. This weekend is packed with events, from live concerts and wine tasting tours to farmers markets and races. You can catch a performance of "Freaky Friday" at Elk Rapids High School, enjoy a lantern-lit evening at the Grass River Natural Area, or take part in the Betsie Bay Frozen 5K[3][4]. For families, there are plenty of activities to enjoy together. The Great Lakes Children's Museum is hosting a Kid's Craft Lab, and the Interlochen Public Library is offering a Health & Wellness Family Cooking Class. And if you're looking for something a bit more adventurous, you can try out the Stairytime: Montessori Storytime at Commongrounds Cooperative or take a candlelight hike at the Dune Climb in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. In local development news, the city is eyeing the next segment of the TART Trail extension, with the Michigan Department of Transportation offering to cover a significant portion of the costs. This is a big step forward for the city's cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Finally, if you're planning a visit to Traverse City in the coming weeks, be sure to check out the variety of hotel options available for a quick getaway or a weekend staycation. 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.