JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIER RACE

JANUARY 27TH & 28TH

Our partners, the VASA Ski Club, will host the Junior National Qualifier CXC race at Hickory Hills on January 27th & 28th. Races begin at Hickory Hills at 9 am on both Saturday and Sunday. The Junior National Qualifier provides junior racers an opportunity to engage in a high-level regional and national racing event, and enhance their U.S. Ski & Snowboard National Ranking to potentially make a Junior National team. The host destination for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Junior National Championships is Lake Placid, NY in 2024.

The City's Nordic course at Hickory Hills was awarded a homologation certification by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) in November 2023. With this stamp of approval, Hickory Hills became the only homologated cross-country ski course in Michigan’s lower peninsula and joins two other homologated courses in Michigan, both in the Upper Peninsula: Ishpeming and Houghton. There are only 37 homologated courses in the United States.

Parking

A large crowd is expected at Hickory Hills for race attendance and viewing. With limited parking on site, we are encouraging carpooling by utilizing Lot Q at the Munson Campus.

Delayed Opening for Public

Both cross county and alpine will open to the public at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Runs Open

• Fast Tammy
• Magna Carta
• Swede
• Waterfall
• Birch
• Don & Jerry

CHRISTMAS TREE

DROP OFF SITE

Last Call!

The Christmas Tree drop off site is available for City residents. Please be sure that trees are free of all decorations, tinsel, etc. so they can be properly mulched and reused in nature. Trees may be dropped off at the boat launch parking lot in Hull Park. The drop off site will be available through February 2, 2024.

Fun Fact: Trees are chipped and used for trail surfacing in City parks and the Brown Bridge Quiet area, mulching material, and erosion control!

ELECTION

UPDATES

Election season is underway, marked by the upcoming Presidential Primary Election scheduled for February 27, 2024. For those who have returned the Ballot Selection Form, Absentee Ballots will be mailed on Friday, January 26th.

For individuals enrolled in the Permanent Ballot List, it is required to complete a Ballot Selection Form to receive the issuance of an Absentee Ballot for the February election. The City has recently sent Ballot Selection Forms via mail to all eligible voters on the Permanent Ballot List.

LWV DEI VOTING WORKSHOP

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from noon to 1:30 pm, City Clerk, Benjamin Marentette will be a featured speaker at a League of Women Voters workshop on various voting opportunities available for citizens who have physical and/or mental challenges including mobility, hearing, vision, and learning differences.

The LWV is a national, non-partisan organization that works to increase public understanding of public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Are you interested in serving the City of Traverse City? Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience that allows you to make a difference in our community. Boards and Commissions are responsible for making key decisions and providing direction to the City and City Commission.

Interested in Becoming Involved?

The City is seeking volunteers for the following Boards and Commissions. Please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions at (231) 922-4480 or by email at [email protected] to learn more on the appointment process through the City Commission Policy on Appointments and Committees. The following Boards and Commissions are seeking applicants.

• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Coast Guard City Committee
• Historic Districts Commission
• Human Rights Commission
• Parks and Recreation
• Recreational Authority
• Traverse City Light and Power

Attend Meetings and/or Subscribe to Meeting Packets

Attending meetings or following the work of your fellow community members who sit on various Boards and Commissions is the best way to stay in the know on the policies and initiatives that are being developed to shape our future. 

Subscribe to Meeting Agendas

Watch Streamed Meetings

City Commission, Planning Commission, the Downtown Development Authority, and TC Light & Power meetings are all live streamed. Visit the link below to watch live or view the recordings at a later time.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

TCFD PINNING CEREMONY

A badge pinning ceremony was held last week for our newest fire officers. Please join the City in congratulating Captain Jackson and Lieutenant Wojtanowski!