Stephanie Shomin

TRAVERSE CITY — Stacey Partak, of Traverse City, was a teacher’s assistant for about eight years before she decided to leave, and then COVID hit. She said she did not

TRAVERSE CITY — Oakwood Proper Burgers opened on East Eighth Street in early 2021. The eatery serves a small menu of hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes.

KALKASKA — Carley Lortz started her food truck T.C. Queen Bees in 2020 and said they “really got going last summer.”

FRANKFORT — The 11th annual Frankfort Beer Week will take place from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5 at breweries and restaurants in Frankfort and Elberta.

Urban blight

NORTHPORT — Kate LaCross grew up in Suttons Bay and has lived in Michigan for most of her life.

TRAVERSE CITY — The Michigan Recycling Coalition and the Michigan Organics Council are hosting the Great Michigan Compost Tour around the state this fall.

TRAVERSE CITY — The fourth annual Pigs and Kids Charity Pig Roast is set from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 22 at J&S Hamburg South.

SUTTONS BAY — In September, Gilchrist Farm Winery will mark one year of business in Suttons Bay.

NORTHPORT — The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum opened in May 1986. This year, the nonprofit is hosting its 20th annual Lobster Fest.