February 9, 2026 at 12:57 pm
The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is excited to announce we have been awarded a $15,000 Seed Grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City. This grant provides the necessary support to keep our key projects moving, specifically the new Pavilion Building and the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead. We are incredibly grateful… Read More »
June 6, 2025 at 11:54 am
This morning, our team of volunteers gave Lindy Road (from M-115 to Haze Road) a thorough cleanup! Their commitment to our community was clear from the impressive number of bags collected – more than we could even photograph. We also want to thank Crystal Mountain for providing easy and convenient… Read More »
May 30, 2025 at 12:07 pm
Look at Thompson Ave shine! Our amazing TARP beautification team was hard at work today (May 30, 2025) cleaning up and planting all the sidewalk squares. Don’t those new flowers look fantastic? A huge shout-out to Crystal Mountain for donating all the beautiful blooms! And special thanks to Rob from… Read More »
May 27, 2025 at 9:56 am
Get ready to make downtown Thompsonville shine! The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Beautification Committee is organizing our annual flower bed clean-up and planting, and we need your help. Mark your calendars: Flower Squares Clean-up: Wednesday, May 28 at 8am Flower Planting: Friday, May 30 at 8am Many hands make light… Read More »
November 25, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Dear Santa, The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project has been very good this year! For your consideration, here is our Holiday Wish List: Accessible Outdoor Grills: We’d love to provide more opportunities for everyone to enjoy our trailhead. 3 handicap-accessible grills would make outdoor cooking a reality for many more people… Read More »
October 17, 2024 at 1:42 pm
We are excited to announce that we have raised $651,550 so far towards our goal of $874,900 for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead, Visitor’s Center, and the George W. Sharp Campground. This means we are 75% of the way there! We are still accepting donations, so please consider giving today. Every… Read More »
August 29, 2024 at 10:51 am
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 at 10:48 am
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 at 11:26 am
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 at 2:19 pm
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 »