Central's 'Pirates' is rescheduled
TRAVERSE CITY -- Performances of "Pirates of Penzance" at Traverse City Central High School have been shifted a week due to the school's flu closings.
Performances are now scheduled for Nov. 12 through 14 and Nov. 19 through 21 at 7 p.m. Matinees performances will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 933-3573.
Women's conference is Friday at NMC
TRAVERSE CITY -- A one-day conference for women is being offered Friday.
"Reinventing the Rest of Your Life" will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College. The day will look at "the next chapters of your life," and will feature speakers, guided reflection, resource booths, networking and food.
Life coaches Nancy Ballinger and Megan Raphael will present; Rabbi Chava Bahle is a guest speaker.
The cost is $125; for information and to register go to www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995-1700.
Long Lake school holds craft show
TRAVERSE CITY -- A craft show will be held at Long Lake Elementary School Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Proceeds from the sale will go to the school's Parent Teacher Organization. There will be crafters, a bake sale and lunch will be available.
The school is at 7739 N. Long Lake Road. For more information, call Cammie Freeman, 649-1311.
Local DAR offers two essay contests
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Job Winslow Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering two essay contests to students in public, private or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled.
The American History Essay contest is open to grades 5-8. The Christopher Columbus essay contest is open to grades 9-12. Winning essays at each level will be forwarded to compete at state, district and national levels. Awards are given locally to participants. The deadline is Dec. 1.
Call or e-mail for rules: Mary Rose at 946-6337, maryrose@chartermi.net; or Lin Meeker at 264-8502, dlmokdoki@aol.com.
YMCA offers Pee Wee Sport program
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has established a new Pee Wee Sport program for children in preschool, ages 3-5, at the YMCA Child Care Center.
Classes meet twice a week for three weeks. The cost is $35 per class for the public and $15 for members.
Class times are posted online at www.gtbayymca.org under the Youth Sports program listing, or call 933-9622.
Apple committee offers contest
DeWITT -- The Michigan Apple Committee is offering schools a chance at cash prizes in its School Sweepstakes, an initiative that benefits local schools and local farmers.
To participate, students in K-12 schools collect the Michigan Apple proofs of purchase from the apple bags. For each proof submitted according to the contest rules, the name of the school is entered in a random drawing. The more students collect, the greater the school's chance of winning.
Students may start collecting proofs now and save them through the spring. Entries must be postmarked by April 15. Sample proofs, entry form, rules and support materials are available at MichiganApples.com/schools&kids.
West performing 'Tale of Two Cities'
TRAVERSE CITY -- West Senior High continues its performances of "A Tale of Two Cities" Thursday through Saturday.
The play will be performed at 7:30 each night in the school's auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Call the box office, 933-7509.
Kirtland offers $10 education classes
ROSCOMMON -- Area residents will have a chance to study or brush up on a variety of subjects this fall and winter, with Kirtland Community College again set to offer an assortment of community education classes, with some costing just $10.
Classes will take place regardless of the number of registrations received. Details, schedules and registration forms can be found at http://kirtland.edu/commed/ or by calling (989) 275-5000, ext. 279.
STEP program helps homeless students
TRAVERSE CITY -- In 2008-09, Traverse City Area Public Schools' Students in Transition Empowerment Program identified more than 500 TCAPS students who qualified as "in residential transition" under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
In the first six weeks of the current school year, STEP has served more than 200 eligible students throughout the district.
STEP is a free program offered by TCAPS that provides supportive education-related services to eligible students who have lost permanent housing due to foreclosure, eviction or for reasons related to economic hardship. The goal is to ensure school stability, remove barriers to full participation in education, and support academic achievement while children are in residential transition.
For details contact STEP Coordinator Joan Abbott at abbottjo@tcaps.net, 933-8991, or visit www.tcaps.net/step.
Festival of Trains poster contest set
TRAVERSE CITY -- Children may enter artwork for the 2009 Festival of Trains poster contest, sponsored by the Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
Two winning posters will be selected and will serve as the official posters of the 2009 Festival of Trains, displayed at businesses throughout the region.
Age categories are 5-7 and 8-12 years old, with one winner per category. Children may enter original artwork only. The deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 23.
One entry per child may be mailed to the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684, or dropped off at that location. Each winner will receive a family pass to the Festival of Trains, a framed copy of their poster and recognition at the "Holiday at Heritage" event.
For details call 995-0313 or visit gthc@charterinternet.com.
ASSE offers scholarships
TRAVERSE CITY -- Qualified high school students can spend an academic year, three months or summer holiday abroad as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program's scholarship program.
Students 15-18 can qualify for scholarships based on academic performance, character references and a genuine desire to study and live in Europe, Asia, North and South America, New Zealand or Australia with a host family. Students will be given language and cultural training.
For details call (800) 677-2773 or visit www.asse.com.
DKG hosts career coach at meeting
TRAVERSE CITY -- Delta Kappa Gamma, Traverse City Phi Chapter will host career coach Shannon LeJeune Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District.
LeJeune is the founder and owner of Career Directions and will discuss aspects of the current economy impacting women and career choices.
A business meeting will follow and chapter donations for Helen's House will be collected.
Area women educators are invited to learn more about the society. For details call Judy Oien at 995-0546 or Lana Nickels at 947-2599.
EMS bands to hold benefit concert
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Traverse City East Middle School Jazz Band and students from the EMS Symphony Band will take the stage at the school's performance hall Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. to benefit the Father Fred Foundation.
Concert-goers are asked to bring personal care items (especially diapers in sizes 4-6) in lieu of an admission charge. The band will be delivering the items Nov. 24, two days before Thanksgiving.
For details call Rebekah at 933-6950.
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