The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information email features@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.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Traverse City Area Public Schools, The TCAPS' contact information found in the recently released 2009 Traverse City Community Directory is inaccurate and should not be used. Accurate information can be found in the AT&T and Yellow Book USA phone books, and online at www.tcaps.net. For details call TCAPS' Communications Office at (231) 933-1783.
TCAPS calendar reminders, There will be a half-day of school for all TCAPS' students March 27, for parent/teacher conferences. There is no school scheduled for all TCAPS' students March 30-April 3, for spring recess. There is no school for all TCAPS' students April 10, due to Holiday Recess. For details visit www.tcaps.net.
FUNDRAISERS
Indoor garage sale, March 13: 4-7 p.m., March 14: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., TC Central High School cafeteria. To benefit Lori Jackson and family. For details call Virginia Tegel at (231) 933-7832 or Pat Bowen at (231) 933-3540.
Bay Area Big Band concert, March 13, 7 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium, 301 W. 7th St., TC. Tickets $6, available online at www.treattickets.com (look for Bay Area Music Foundation) or at the door. Also featuring jazz bands from Central and West high schools and East Middle School. Half the proceeds go to the Traverse City Area Public Schools Music Department. For details call (616) 862-6832 or go to www.bickleysentertainment.com.
Gladhander St. Patrick's Day Party, March 14, 5-10:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall. Irish Buffet from 6-7 p.m.; Music by "Geezer" at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 each (includes food, beverage, and music). Must be 21 or over to attend. Call Gladhander at (231) 941-4523 for details and tickets.
Long Lake Elementary Chili Cook-Off, March 14, 1-4 p.m. A $10 donation per family requested. The winner of the favorite "Chili Recipe of 2009" will be announced at the end of the cook-off. Macaroni and cheese will be available for children as well as desserts and refreshments. Call Terri Sheldon at 933-7802 for details.
TC Masonic Corned Beef dinner, March 15, 5-8 p.m., Traverse City Masonic Temple. $8 Adults, kids eat free. General fundraiser to support other community events.
Betsie Valley Elementary community dance, March 20, 7-10 p.m., round, square, and polka dancing for all ages. $1 per person or $5 per family. From 6-7 p.m. a light soup supper will be served for $3. A quilt raffle will be held at the end of the evening; tickets are 3 for $1. All money raised will help send Betsie Valley students to Young Peoples' Theater, as well as fund a special science unit.
Open House/School Enrollment
Grand Traverse Academy, March 12: 7 p.m.; March 18: 1:30 p.m.*; March 19: 9 a.m.* (*includes a tour of classes in session). Open enrollment through March 20. Enrollment lottery March 24. Openings for students entering K-3; limited openings in grades 4-12. For details, call (231) 995-0665 or visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
Manufacturing Technology Academy Parent Information Nights, March 17, 6:30-8 p.m., NMC's M-TEC, Traverse City. For details, call 995-1304; e-mail twheatley@nmc.edu; or visit www.mta.tc.
Prospective Parent Information Evening, March 17, St. Mary School Lake Leelanau. School tours begin at 5:30 p.m. All classrooms will be open. Light dinner at 6 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Q&A. Childcare available during the presentation; RSVPs appreciated for dinner and childcare. Call 256-9670 ext. 500 for details or to RSVP.
St. Mary School Lake Leelanau, Preschool Open House March 17, 5:30-8 p.m. For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500. Open House March 26 and April 14, 9-11 a.m. Kindergarten Round-up April 23. Call (231) 256-9636 for details or to sign up. Open enrollment for all grades (PS-12) for the 2009-10 school year begins May 1. Tours and classroom visits may be scheduled by calling the school office.
St. Mary-Hannah School, March 19, 6:30 p.m., at the school, 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley. For parents of new or interested families to review the financial and the K-6 curriculum for 2009-10. Registration packets will be distributed. Kindergarten Roundup April 20. For details call (231) 263-5288.
Head Start/Ready "Four" School, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency and Traverse City Area Public Schools are recruiting for the 2009-10 school year's free preschool programs. Applications by appointment only, March-June. Children who are at least 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2009, are eligible. To apply, call (231) 947-3780 or tool free at (800) 632-7334 to make an appointment.
MEETINGS
Adoption/Foster Care meetings, March 10, State Adoption/Foster Care informational meeting, 9 a.m.-noon; Intercountry informational meeting, 2-4 p.m., Bethany Christian Services, TC. Free of charge. For details call (231) 995-0870 or visit www.bethany.org/traverse.
TCAPS Parent/Teacher conferences, Silver Lake Grades K-5: March 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Eastern (Kindergarten only): March 11-12, 17-19 and 23, 4:40-7:40 p.m.; Long Lake: March 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Old Mission Peninsula School: Kindergarten only: March 16, 5-8 p.m., Grades K-5: March 12 and 19, 5-8 p.m.; Traverse Heights: March 10 and 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Westwoods: March 12, 4-8 p.m.; Willow Hill: March 9 and 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; TC West Middle School (Little Theater): 6th into 7th grade: March 21, 7 p.m., 7th into 8th grade: March 23, 7 p.m.; TC Central High School: April 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; TC West Senior High School: April 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Grand Traverse Conservation District Peepers! For Preschoolers ages 3-5, Explore nature and seasonal themes with early childhood educators and naturalists. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities (dress for the weather). Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. through May 26. March 10: Spring changes in trees. March 17: Frogs. $3 per child per session or $45 for the season. For details or to register, call (231) 941-0960 or email cmasterson@gtcd.org; visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.
GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. March 13: Tents & Tunnels. Free with museum admission ($6/person for ages 2 and older). Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
GT Children's Museum Funday Sunday, March 15, Recycled Space Aliens. Sessions at 1:05 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. Using recycled materials, local artist Marcia Borell will assist children in constructing ideas of a visitor from another world to take home with them. Children under 5 will need parental assistance. Free with museum admission ($6/person for ages 2 and older). Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Cherub Tales, Story time for toddlers and preschoolers hosted by Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, TC. Bible and other stories based on Christian values. All ages, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays, March 19, April 16 and 30, May 14 and 28. Stay for lunch prepared by Chef Michael Bauer, adults $3, children $2.60.
TADL Wigglers Story Time, 9:30 or 11 a.m., March 11 and 12, 18 and 19 and 25 and 26, Traverse Area District Library.
KidzArt playgroup, every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. Next date March 13. For ages 2-5, with adult. $5 per child, capped at $10 per family. The studio opens 15 minutes prior to class time. Pre-register by phone (421-1222) or online (www.kidzartMI.com); drop-ins welcome. Upcoming dates: March 27.
Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story Time Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for ages 0-4 yrs. After school program grades 6-12, Mon.-Thu., 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center daily 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, email sbbdl@charterinternet.com
Baby Swim class, Tuesdays, 10-10:45 a.m., Premier Health and Traverse City; For ages 3 mo. - 3 yrs; $40 for 8 wks. To register, call (231) 935-7331.
SPLASH, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Premier Health and Fitness, TC. Water/play program for special needs ages 3-13. $45 for 8 weeks. Parent must accompany child in pool. To register, call (231) 935-7331.
Families in Touch-Crawlers, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Munson Community Health Center. Infant Playgroup; no cost. For details, call (231) 922-4821.
Families in Touch-Newborns, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center. Infant Playgroup; no cost. For details, call (231) 922-4821.
The Dance Center "Kreative Kids Art Workshops", two Tuesdays and Thursdays each month, through May. For children ages 2 1/2-6, with parent or guardian. For details, including times and cost, call (231) 947-6820.
KidzArt "Squiggles to Grins", Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., and Thursdays, 10-10:45 a.m., for ages 2-3 1/2 years. Toddlers must bring an adult, who will participate in every aspect of the class. "KidzArt:Discover!" classes for ages 3 1/2 -5, Thu. at 11 a.m. and Sat. at 11:15 am.; drop off kids while you shop. The studio opens 15 min. 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.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
"The Autistic Spectrum Disorders", March 10, 6:30-8 p.m., TC Central High School Library Media Center. Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service, P.C. at (231) 935-0355 for details.
Young Artist Workshops , Up North Kids Bookstore TC. Designed for ages 4-12. March 14, 10-11:30 a.m., "Matisse, the King of Color." Learn how Matisse revolutionized the use of color, then make a paper mosaic. $15 per child, or less if signing up for all workshops. Email upnorthkidsbookstore@gmail.com or visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"Beauty and the Beast", performed by the Production class at Woodland School. March 12 at 7 p.m., March 13 at 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 7 p.m. Admission is $4. Call 947-7474 for details.
Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit, March 9-27, West Shore Community College. Artist reception March 15, 2-4 p.m. (awards presentation at 3 p.m.) in the Center Stage Theater. Student artwork will be displayed through March 27. Arts and Sciences Center exhibit hours are from 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays.
Michigan Governor's Traveling Show, March 9-21, Artcenter Traverse City. Features the artwork of Michigan high school students on 12-stop tour. Visit www.artcentertraversecity.com for Gallery hours.
Area Camera Club's 10th Annual Student Competition Show, on display through April 8, Cuppa Joe Warehouse. All photographs will be available for purchase.
NMC Music Department Student Convocation, March 11 and 25, 12:35 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free of charge.
"The Sound of Music", March 12-15 and 20-21, at Manistee's Ramsdell Theatre. Presented by Manistee Civic Players and West Shore Community College. For details contact Dr. Rick Plummer at 843-5928, email rjplummer@westshore.edu.
"The Secret Garden", 7:30 p.m. March 13-14, 20-21; 2 p.m. March 15, 22, TC West Senior High School. General admission $15, premier seating $20; call (231) 933-7509.
Street Drum Corps presents BANG, March 13, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Dennos Museum members, available by calling the box office at (231) 995-1553 or online at www.dennosmuseum.org.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, Munson Hospice House, Call for times. Grief support for children and adolescents experiencing a life-threatening illness (their own or a family member's). Art, music therapy, gardening. Family, group, individual sessions available; mailing programs/services for youth in schools. To register, call (231) 935-8492.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Boardman River Nature Center, Crafts from Nature: March 11, 6-7 p.m. All ages welcome, materials provided. Beginning Birder Workshop: March 14, 9-11 a.m. All ages welcome. A donation of $5 is suggested for each program unless otherwise specified, and participants should dress for the weather. For a full schedule visit www.NatureIsCalling.org or call (231) 941-0960.
Bellydancing, focusing on positive body image for girls ages 7-14. Beledi Global Dance and Boutique, LLC, Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Students will learn about realistic body image and be a part of a positive peer group. $35 for a four-week session. For details visit http://belediglobaldance.com
Teen Tech Week, March 14, 10 a.m., Peninsula Community Library. Play games on Wii, Internet scavenger hunt for prizes, make a video short on Flip camcorder. For details call 223-7700.
TADL Middle 'cool' March Movie Madness, for grades 6-8, Pink Panther Film Fest March 15, 22 and 29, 1-3:30 p.m. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge; refreshments, games, prizes. For details call 932-8503.
Manga Book Club, March 12 and 26, 7-8 p.m. Traverse Area District Library Story Room. Open to ages 13+. It is not necessary to have read the series to attend the discussion. No charge. For details call (231) 932-8500.
"Memories with Dad", 7:30-8 a.m. reading event in the Silver Lake Elementary library. Students with last names beginning with A-L meet March 12; M-Z meet March 19. All visitors must sign in at the Main Office. For details call Barb Sayre at 933-5765.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, fall classes and events. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call (231) 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org.
Reading groups, Up North Kids Book Store TC, every Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Age specific, visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com for details.
Tween Book Clubs, for boys and one for girls, ages 8-12. Boys club Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Up North Kids Bookstore, TC. $5 per week includes snack, crafts. Join anytime. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival, seeking entries from MI high school student filmmakers. Deadline March 14. Visit www.meijergreatchoices.com.
Kohl's Kids Who Care, recognizes and reward youth volunteers nationwide. Nominations accepted through March 15 at www.kohlskids.com.
Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest, For rules and entry forms call (800) 727-9268, visit http://wcmu.org/tv/readingrainbow/rrcontest.html; contact Charlotte Galgoci at (989) 774-3105, galgo1c@cmich.edu. Deadline March 15.
Community Foundation Scholarships, seniors graduating from TC Central or West can be considered for more than 18 local scholarships at each school by completing one online application at www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships. Deadline March 16.
Abonmarche, $500 Diversity and $500 Academic Advancement scholarships. MI applicants must reside in Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, Manistee, Mason or Benzie counties. Deadline March 16; Visit www.abonmarche.com/images/pdfs/scholar09.pdf.
National World War II Museum contests, High School Online Essay Contest and Middle School Art Contest. Both contests close by March 27. Visit the For Students section of www.nationalww2museum.org/education.
Camp Roy-El Scholarship, Available to juniors and seniors currently completing undergrad degrees at Mich.-based colleges and universities pursuing profession working with persons with disabilities. Previous applicants eligible. Visit www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships. Deadline end of March.
"Our Historic Places" contest, open to all Michigan 4th grade students. Essay and photo divisions. Educators may download free lesson plan at www.mhpn.org. Entry deadline March 30. Visit www.mhpn.org or call (517) 371-8080.
Council of Petroleum Accountants and Societies scholarships, two $500 scholarships awarded yearly. Deadline March 31. Download an application at www.copasmi.org or call Theresa Armstrong at 933-3600 or Karen Thomas at (989) 731-0590.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art contest, open to grades 9-12. For details visit the "Programs" section at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Student deadline March 31. Contact Pat Miller at (231) 276-9394.
Traverse Area District Library Top 10 contest, Top 10 lists must be related to the library, typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, include name, address and phone number and may be mailed, emailed or dropped off at the Library. Top 10 List, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, Traverse City, MI 49686; email top10list@tadl.org. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded (need not be present to win) at the District Library's 10th Anniversary Celebration April 18. Contest ends 9 p.m. April 1; mailed entries must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Acme Civic Association and East Bay Masonic Lodge, Accepting applications for 2009 Jerry Huffman and Keith Cook scholarships. Awarded annually to Acme Twp. residents, applicable to tuition and fees for college or university coursework. Requests for an application must be postmarked by April 4; see your high school guidance counselor or send a self addressed, stamped envelope to: Jerry Huffman/Keith Cook Scholarship ATTN: Rod K., 6204 Elk Lake Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Spring Arbor University Bachelor of Social Work, accelerated degree completion program in Petoskey begins March 24. Contact Sara Lancaster, Petoskey Admissions Specialist at (231) 439-6203 or (800) 366-6624, email sara.lancaster@arbor.edu.
Kirtland Community College, one-night community education classes. Visit http://kirtland.edu/commed/ or call (989) 275-5000, ext. 279.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, evening classes to finish high school diploma at the Career Tech Center. Free of charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
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. Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. Call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Baker College of Cadillac, 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
TC Central class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat, 938-0287 or Kay, 947-5399.
TC Central class of 1958, luncheon, noon, second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
Summer
GRASP Reading and Math Summer Program, Northwestern Michigan College enrolling children in grades K-8. Registration flyer and details at www.nmc.edu/ees, or call 995-1700, or toll-free number at (800) 748-0566 ext. 1700.
Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camps, seeking volunteer camp counselors, ages 16+, to help assist young people with muscular dystrophy and related diseases at the MDA summer camp June 7-13, Indian Trails Camp, Grand Rapids. Application and details, call the Grand Rapids MDA office at (616) 459-4331, visit www.mda.org/clinics/camp.
Power Chord Academy 2009 Summer Programs, The Premiere Rock 'n' Roll Music Camp for teens for amateur musician training. For details, visit www.powerchordacademy.com.
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