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PUFF Traverse City is sharing gratitude this Thanksgiving
PUFF Traverse City is sharing gratitude this Thanksgiving season with its fourth annual Turkey Drive, sponsored by MKX. The event takes place November 12 beginning at 10 a.m. at 1226 S. Garfield Ave. in Traverse City. PUFF and MKX are coming together to give away 100 turkeys to community members for their holiday tables. Turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last. No purchase is necessary.
Networks Northwest Named Host of Great Start to Quality Resource Center for Northwest Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Networks Northwest is the new host of the Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center, which supports child care providers and families across the ten counties of northwest Lower Michigan. The change took effect October 1, following a competitive statewide selection process led by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) with funding from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s quality
TBA Credit Union Awards $5,840 to Michael’s Place Through Third Quarter Giving Initiative
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – TBA Credit Union (TBACU) has donated $5,840 to Michael’s Place, the featured nonprofit organization for TBACU’s third quarter You Join. We Give. community giving campaign. During July, August, and September 2026, TBACU welcomed 584 new members. As part of the campaign, TBACU donates every new membership’s $10 membership fee to a selected local nonprofit, resulting in this quarter’s gift to Michael’s Place. Michael’s Place provides compassionate grief support, education, and
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Announces Annual Gladhander Theme
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Announces Annual Gladhander Theme Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools is excited to announce that the theme of the 44th Annual Gladhander Auction and Raffle will be "Marvelous Michigan: A Stately Affair". Gladhander committee chairs met earlier in the year and voted to select this year's theme. Guests can expect to be transported across the state. From the beauty of Michigan’s iconic landscapes to the state’s rich history, culture, and communities, the evening will
GTACS News: Superintendent Retirement and New President Appointment
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (July 21, 2026) – After more than three decades of dedicated service to Catholic education, including 27 years at Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools (GTACS), Superintendent Michael R. Buell has retired. Buell shared that his decision arose after prayerful discernment and was influenced by health considerations. “Serving this community has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” said Buell. “I am deeply grateful for the faculty, staff, students, and families who have made this
