August 29, 2024
Our organization is thrilled to announce that we’ve been chosen as one of the top four finalists for the Impact100 Traverse City Grant awards! This exciting news was revealed at the Impact100 Meet the Finalists event at Rove Winery on Wednesday, August 28th. Pictured Above: Charles Kraus (left), Colleen Contardi,… Read More »
July 26, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Carrie Aldrich to our board of directors. Carrie brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our community that will be invaluable to our organization. Currently serving as the Weldon Township Supervisor, Carrie has a diverse professional background. Her career… Read More »
June 24, 2024
Exciting news for the Thompsonville community! The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) received a $50,000 grant from The Oleson Foundation, bringing their vision for improved outdoor spaces in Thompsonville a step closer to reality. This generous contribution will go towards enhancing the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead, Visitor’s Center, and the George… Read More »
June 12, 2024
Spring has sprung in Thompsonville, and the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) has been busy making our downtown area blossom! Let’s take a look back at the recent clean-up initiatives and how you can get involved in future projects. Planting the Seeds of Change The TARP Beautification Committee began with… Read More »
May 23, 2024
Calling all gardening enthusiasts! The TARP Beautification Committee is gearing up to spruce up downtown Thompsonville, and they need your help! Mark your calendars: • Flower Bed Clean Up: May 29th, 8:00 AM (Rain Date: May 30th) • Flower Planting: June 3rd, 8:00 AM (Rain Date: June 4th) Join the… Read More »
May 14, 2024
On April 1, the Village of Thompsonville, in collaboration with the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP), applied for a Michigan DNR Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. This fund provides grants to local units of government and to the state for acquisition and development of lands and facilities for outdoor recreation… Read More »
February 3, 2024
On January 24, 2024, TARP was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation. On February 2, 2024, Eugene Allen, representing the Village of Thompsonville and Chuck Kraus, representing TARP, were present at The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2% grant award… Read More »
February 3, 2024
TARP is currently in the process of completing a DNR Trust Fund application for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead, Visitor’s Center, and George C. Sharp Campground Improvements Project. Letters of support from the general public would be greatly appreciated, particularly if the writer would indicate how they would personally use or… Read More »
November 17, 2023
The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is pleased to report the installation on 11/16/2023 of a historical interpretive sign on Thompson Avenue adjacent to the former Immerman Dry Goods building built circa 1902-3. The sign sits next to the entrance stoop of what was the John Smith saloon. The stoop… Read More »
October 17, 2023
Attached to this post are 3 photos from the opening day, October 14, 2023, of The Smithsonian Museum on Mainstreet SPARK! Places of Innovation Exhibition being held at the Mills Community House in Benzonia. The exhibit will conclude on November 15, 2023. Admission is FREE. In addition to the TARP… Read More »