The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail awidmer@record-eagle.com; fax (231) 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
ACT Prep Seminar at Sylvan Learning of Traverse City, Sept. 20-Oct. 21, to prep for the Oct. 25 national test date. Classes meet Tues. and Thurs. evenings and Sat. mornings. $695 for includes materials, practice tests. Call 941-0060 for details, RSVP.
Cavity Free KidsC Curriculum workshops, Free training to all Head Start teachers, WIC agencies and day care centers. Sept. 25 in Ann Arbor, Oct. 17 in Marquette, Nov. 14 in Mt. Pleasant. Registration limited; visit the Michigan Oral Health Coalition at www.mohc.org for details, registration form.
Manage Your Time, Oct. 1 and 8, 1-4 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College. Time-saving strategies increase productivity and efficiency. $65. Call 995-1700.
Dreamweaver Web Design, 3 Wed., Oct. 1-15, 6-8:30 p.m., at Northwestern Michigan College. Basic computer and HTML skills required. $125 (includes text). Call 995-1700.
"Home Is Where the Heart Is", Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., TBA-ISD Career-Tech Center, Traverse City. Free event includes 3 choices from 6 sessions. See more at www.nwm.org/pri.asp. RSVP by Sept. 30; call Area Agency on Aging at (800) 442-1713 or (231) 947-8920.
Grand Traverse Literary Council tutor training workshops, Oct. 10, 17 and 18. 12-hour course enables volunteers to tutor students in basic reading and ESL. For details call (231) 922-4574.
FUNDRAISERS
Cherry Knoll Elementary School, bricks from the original school building $5 each during all family activities at the Cherry Knoll at Sabin Campus, 2075 Cass Road; available from any PTO board member. All funds will be used for additional yearbook pages. For details call Sheila Mosley at 941-8643.
Pasta on the Peninsula, Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Old Mission Peninsula Elementary School. Pasta dinner, silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors (60+), $5 Children under 12, $30 Families of 5 or more. Proceeds support school programs. To make a donation or for details call 933-7420.
Vendors needed for Silver Lake Elementary Craft Show, Event Oct. 25, 2008. 12'x12' Booths still available, $40 each plus donation of an item to be raffled. Payment due at registration. Extra tables $5 each; booth electricity $5. For details call Daphne at 943-3927, Amy at 943-9901 or email Nichole at Witkop@charter.net
Trinity Lutheran School Arts and Crafts Fair, accepting vendor applications. Booth prices $40-$60. The event will be held Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trinity. Food available for purchase. Call 929-7121 or email kikiintc@charter.net re: Craft Fair.
MEETINGS
TC East Middle School Parent Organization, Sept. 23, 7-8 p.m., Library/Media Center. Parents and community members encouraged to attend to begin the process of developing a PTO. For details call 933-7300.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"Sudan: The Cost of Silence", photographic exhibition, through Sept. 28, West Shore Community College (Scottville) Arts and Sciences Center. Part of "The Big Question" series. For details contact Susan Spencer at 845-5954; stspencer@westshore.edu.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
KAL-TEC Open House, Sept. 23, 3-7 p.m., Kalkaska Michigan Works! Center, 103 Third St., Kalkaska. Fall classes through collaborations with NMC, Baker College, Northwest Michigan Works!, Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, TBA-ISD Adult Education. Class listings at KAL-TEC.org. Scholarships of up to 40% avail. to those who live or work in Kalkaska Co. Those who register for classes at the open house will receive an extra 10% scholarship. Call 258-4314 for details.
Northwestern Michigan College Bridge Experience, now enrolling for spring classes beginning Jan. 13, 2009. Help available for admissions and financial aid processes, day care, transportation and housing issues. Visit www.nmc.edu/bridge, or for an appt. call Charlene Lutes or Trudie Hines at 995-1971.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, now enrolling adults who would like to finish high school diploma for evening classes at the Career Tech Center. Instruction free of charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
Kirtland Community College, Call the Gaylord location at (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu for schedules at all Kirtland sites.
West Shore CC, Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration and financial aid info in the Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946.
NMC's LIFE Academy, lifelong learning designed by and for adults 55+. Call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
West Shore CC Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. Call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Baker College of Cadillac, Financial assistance, scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and work-study programs. E-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call 876-3100.
Manistee County School Management Co-operative, Schedule of classes at Kaleva Norman Dickson School District site: knd.k12.mi.us; Bear Lake Schools site: bearlake.k12.mi.us; Onekama Consolidated Schools site: onekama.k12.mi.us. Call 477-5353 option 6.
Construction courses and workshops, carpentry, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, electrical, woodworking at NMC's M-TEC. Call 995-1700, stop by Suite 102 at the University Center; visit nmc.edu/ees.
NMC University Center, registering for selected bachelor completion programs, graduate and certificate programs. Call 995-1777; registration for community (non-credit) classes call 995-1700; visit www.nmc.edu/ees/.
CLASS REUNIONS
Traverse City St. Francis class of 1988, 20th class reunion Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., Bayview Inn Bar and Grill in Acme. Tickets $10 per person (dinner with cash bar). Visit www.facebook.com group-tcsf class of 88. Call Valerie 263-4254, or email valrye@msn.com.
TC Central HS class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat at 938-0287 or Kay at 947-5399.
TCHS Class of 1958 luncheon, noon second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Grand Traverse Rock and Mineral Club Show, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 6th Street, TC. $2 donation includes Con Foster Museum entry. Children under 12 free, must be accompanied by adult.
Open House for Educators, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center, to showcase K-12 programming and educational offerings of other local cultural organizations. For a schedule of K-12 programs, visit www.dennosmuseum.org/education/schools/
Dungeons and Dragons Quest, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, free and open for ages 15+. May last four hours or more. Future dates: Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11, May 9. Call 932-8500 for details.
Interlochen Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Oct. 12, 1 to 3 p.m., Interlochen Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/
"Chance to Dance", Fridays through Nov. 21 (except Oct. 31), 10 p.m. to midnight, NMC Physical Education building. Admission $5 at the door. No partner necessary. Wear slippery-soled shoes. For details, call 995-1700.
Tween Book Clubs, for boys and one for girls, ages 8-12. Boys club meets Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club meets Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Up North Kids Bookstore in Traverse City. $5 per week includes a snack and crafts, discussion of a book. Kids may join a club at anytime. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
Music Together, Mixed age music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Visit Sterling Studios at www.sterlingstudiosonline.com
Horse riding lessons, for all ages; Sara Shalda Performance Horses, 2332 School Lake Rd., Maple City. Email sarashalda@aol.com; visit sarashaldaperformancehorses.com for details, pricing.
GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Wigglers Story Time, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N. TC For preschoolers; Story Time 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Call 922-2085.
Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Call 223-7700.
Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story Time Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for children birth to 4 years old. Teen after school program (grades 6-12) Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center available with Live Homework Help daily from 4-9 p.m. Call 536-7131.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front Street, Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512 or e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com for details.
SPECIAL NOTICES
TCAPS School Picture/Retake dates, Call individual school sites for details or visit www.tcaps.net
Dennos Museum Center Docents, seeking volunteers to join the docent program. Guided by the Curator of Education and Interpretation, docents train weekly, and then give weekly tours September-June. Training for new recruits begins in September. Call 995-1029 to apply.
1st Congressional District service academy nominations, Students needing nominations to U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy may apply to Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Menominee). All necessary paperwork must be completed by Oct. 11. For application and eligibility details, call (906) 875-3751 or (800) 950-7371; or visit www.house.gov/stupak and click on Service Academies at the top of the home page.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program, now accepting applications from high school seniors interested in journalism. For details, rules and an application, visit www.freedomforum.org/freespirit. Deadline for applications Oct. 15.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board grants, applicants may request any amount from $25,000-$100,000 based on required budget which outlines project expenses. RFP must be submitted online by Oct. 3. Complete details and contact information available at www.statefarmyab.com
Ed and Irene Fleis Education Fund Foundation, $8,000 in scholarships available in 2009. For details click the "Questions and Answers" link at www.edandirenefleiseducationfund.com.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship audio-essay contest, grades 9-12. To enter, submit an entry form with essay to a local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. To find a location, call (816) 968-1117 or visit http://emem.vfw.org/findpost.aspx. For entry forms, rules and details, visit your local VFW Post or www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/vod.pdf. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, 2008.
VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest, open to students in grades 6-8. Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. To enter, submit an entry form with essay to a local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. To find a location, call (816) 968-1117 or visit http://emem.vfw.org/findpost.aspx. For entry forms, rules and details, visit your local VFW Post or www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/patriotspen.pdf. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, 2008.
DAR essay contests, The American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8 will award an entry from each grade level. High school students (grades 9-12) may participate in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. The state winner will go on to compete nationally for a cash prize and invitation to the NSDAR Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. Write for the contest rules sheet by Sept. 30 to Lonette Morley, 10252 E. Johnson Rd., Northport, MI 49670-9747. Essays must be submitted to her before Dec. 1, 2008.
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, K12 science and technology competition now accepting entries for 2009. For more information or an application for 2009, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org. Deadline is Jan. 28, 2009.
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