February 24, 2009 12:00 am Honor Society benefits 'Promise' NORTHPORT -- The Northport Public School Honor Society has chosen the Northport Promise as the beneficiary of its annual fundraising dinner, Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northport School. Student members of the Honor Society and members of the Northport Promise steering committee will prepare and serve a pasta dinner. Hugh Willey will perform, along with several Northport students. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children, available from a NHS member, Liz Lint at 386-5153, the Northport School office, The Filling Station, The Pennington Collection, or at the door. Kirtland to offer $10 courses ROSCOMMON -- Area residents will have a chance to study or brush up on a variety of subjects this winter and spring, with Kirtland Community College set to offer one-night community education classes for $10 per course. Most classes will be held on Kirtland's main campus near Roscommon or at the M-TEC at Kirtland-Gaylord in Gaylord, adjacent to the Gaylord High School. Additional information, schedules and registration forms are available at http://kirtland.edu/commed/ or by calling (989) 275-5000, ext. 279. FIRST district competition set TRAVERSE CITY -- The FIRST Robotics Team, mainly from Traverse City Area Public Schools' SCI-MA-TECH program, is hosting one of seven district competitions. Forty FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams from throughout Michigan will travel to Traverse City Central High School to compete Feb. 27-28. FIRST Robotics competitions are similar to professional sporting events. A special playing field is erected on the gym floor, with large projector screens for video and a professional sound system for music and play-by-play announcements. On Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the competition begins with practice sessions in the morning and competition beginning around noon. The competition concludes Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the crowning of a district champion. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more about FIRST, visit www.usfirst.org. Cherry Knoll offers wildlife program TRAVERSE CITY -- On March 2, Cherry Knoll Elementary School will host "Understanding Wildlife," a presentation of live animals that explains how conservation and recycling will help save both animals and the rain forest. The nonprofit organization will showcase animals including flying macaws, talking amazons and a monkey. Animal trainers will hold a presentation at 1:30 p.m. for students. Evening performances open to the public will be at 5 and 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. All presentations will be held in the school gym, 2075 Cass Road. For details call principal Linda Barker at 933-8940. CogAT testing for TAG set at TCAPS TRAVERSE CITY -- Traverse City Area Public Schools will administer the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT) for any third- and fourth-grade students in the community who have not previously been tested. Testing will be March 4 at the Tompkins Boardman Administration Center, 412 Webster St.. Registration is required. Students are screened for the Talented and Gifted Program in the spring of their third-grade year. Recommendations for admission to TAG are based primarily on test scores, with teacher and parent input. In fourth and fifth grades, students identified as talented and gifted may attend a magnet school at Central Grade School. Call the Gifted Services Office at 933-1772 to register or for details. KidzArt offers ongoing classes TRAVERSE CITY -- KidzArt offers the youngest artists weekly, ongoing classes. Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m., KidzArt features "Squiggles to Grins" for ages 2-31/2 years. Although the project changes every week, the class format remains the same so kids can get comfortable. Toddlers must bring an adult, who will participate in every aspect of the class. The studio opens 15 minutes prior to class time. Pre-register by phone or online; drop-ins are welcome. Call KidzArt at 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com for more information. SAU offers BSW cohort in Petoskey PETOSKEY -- Spring Arbor University's second Bachelor of Social Work accelerated degree completion program in Petoskey begins March 24. The BSW cohort has been designed in an accelerated format. Students meet one evening per week from 6 to 10 p.m. for four semesters (49 credits). An internship of 400 hours is required upon completion of the program. Students enrolling in the program may qualify as full-time students and may be eligible for financial aid. Alternative loan options and payment plans are available. Interested students should contact Sara Lancaster, Petoskey Admissions Specialist for details at (231) 439-6203 or (800) 366-6624, or e-mail sara.lancaster@arbor.edu.
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