March 12, 2008 04:00 am The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information email 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. FUND RAISERS Spaghetti dinner, March 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Benzie Central High School cafeteria. $3 ages 6-12, $6 ages 12+, $20 per family. To benefit Close Up's trip to Washington D.C. Call Donna Balazovic for tickets at 882-4497 ext. 2241. Mongolian Barbecue Benefit, March 13, 5-7 p.m., 3480 South Airport Road, TC. Traverse City College Preparatory Academy Yearbook and Student Senate barbecue party. Teachers will be guest grillers. $25; call 929-4539 ext. 103 to reserve a certificate. Northport Public School Honor Society dinner, March 18, 5-7:30 p.m., Northport School. Northport Promise is the beneficiary. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children, available from an National Honor Society member; Liz Lint at 386-5153; the Filling Station in Northport; Tamarack Galley in Omena; or at the door. Volunteers or donors may call Sally Viskochil at 218-7485 or 386-5529 or Ruth Steele Walker at 386-5674 or 233-2113. SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS NMC Safe Passage Public Forums, on Latin American issues, 3-5 p.m. Sundays at the University Center room 209. Free and open to the public. March 16: NMC instructors Diane Emling and Tami Livengood, "Using the Volunteer Experience in the Local Community." April 13: Preparations and Information Related to Volunteer Experience with Safe Passage. Robert DeVol Memorial Pro-Life Oratory Contest, March 13, 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 13424 West Bay Shore Drive, TC. Contestants will present 5-7 minute speeches. Call 946-9469 or email info@gtalife.org. Emerald Driving Academy, Segment 1 Driver Education course begins March 17, Chum's Corner Head Start building, TC. Class times 6-8 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed. and Thu. for 3 weeks. Driving times will be arranged. Min. age is 14 years, 8 months. Tuition $325. Segment 2 course begins March 13. Call 668-1621 to enroll. Traverse City College Preparatory Academy Leadership Series, Monthly lectures on leadership and education. April 8, 6:30 p.m., Michael O'Shea of Oldies 107.5 WCCW. 1402 Carlisle Road, TC. Call 929-4539. MSU summer programs, Office of Gifted and Talented Education has a variety of summer programs. Visit www.msu.edu/user/gifted or call (517) 432-2129. MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE Traverse Area District Library March art exhibit, Artists reception March 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., open to the public. The artwork may be viewed in the Meeting Room when meetings are not in session. "Oklahoma!", March 13-15, 7 p.m. Benzie Central High School auditorium. Tickets available weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the auditorium box office. Adults $8, students and seniors $5. Presale of tickets ends March 12. Tickets purchased at the door will be $10. "A Show!", March 15, 4-8:30 p.m., Traverse City College Preparatory Academy. Bands from all around the area will be rocking out, including AlGore, Frontside and As The Sky Falls I Stand. Entry Fee $8. Call 929-4539. "Jack and the Giant", 7 p.m. March 13 and 14; noon and 5 p.m. March 15, Mesick Elementary School. Reserved seat tickets $5 adults, $3 students 18 and under. Tickets available from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays at the school office, or call Sharren Williamson, 885-1201; also at the door 45 min. prior to each performance. "The King and I", March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m., Suttons Bay High School auditorium. Tickets $8 students, $10 adults. Reserved seating tickets at the high school office during regular school hours, or call 642-0095. Tickets also available at the door. KidzArt, arts enrichment program for children of all ages. Free demonstration March 14, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Grand Traverse Academy. Register a child for the spring session (begins April 25) at the class and receive a 10% discount. Space is limited; RSVP at www.kidzartMI.com. West Shore CC "Book of the Semester" series, Focusing on the Holocaust. "A Shayna Maidel" March 13-16, Center Stage Theater. Historian Paul Buhle's lecture on Art Spiegelman April 9, 2 p.m., Theater. Game "Passages" will be played on campus April 10. Faculty panel discussion April 16, 12:30 p.m, Theater. Tickets for "A Shayna Maidel" at the WSCC Box Office or call 845-3344. 10th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit, Arts and Sciences Center at West Shore Community College, Scottville. Artist reception March 15, 1-3 p.m. (awards presentation at 2 p.m.), Center Stage Theater. Exhibit open through March 27. Michigan Dance Collective project, The final performance for Frankfort Elementary 2 p.m. March 20 in the elementary school gym; Benzie Central classes at 7 p.m. March 26 at the Benzie Central High School auditorium. "Macbeth", NMC Players, Scholars Hall, 2nd floor in the Theatre (Room 217). April 18, 7 p.m.; April 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; April 20, 2 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $7 students and seniors. NMC Community Concert Band, Milliken Auditorium, April 27. Tickets available at the box office, 995-1553. Milliken Auditorium 2007-08 Concert Season, Jeff Haas Trio and the Phoenix Quartet, March 15 at 8 p.m.; Leon Redbone, April 5 at 8 p.m.; The John Jorgenson Quintet in collaboration with WCMU Public Radio, April 26 at 8 p.m. Box Office open 1--6 p.m., Wed.-Sat. For tickets call 995-1553, visit www.dennosmuseum.org. SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/Child Care Preschool Open House, March 11, 3:30-7 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 500 W. Mitchell St., Petoskey. Call Carrie at 347-2757. St. Mary's School of Lake Leelanau, "Open House/Pizza party" March 11, 6 p.m. Parents interested in preschool for ages 3-5 are invited. "New Friends Visitation Days" March 18, 9-11 a.m. and April 29, 9-11 a.m. Parents may bring children to preschool either morning. Call Jean LaCross at 256-9670 ext. 500. Elk Rapids Schools, Kindergarten Round-Up with info about Transitional Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten March 12, 7 p.m., Lakeland Elementary and Mill Creek Elementary. Week of April 28, Lakeland and Mill Creek will welcome new Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Gesell, vision and hearing screenings will be administered. To sign up call Lakeland at 264-8289 or Mill Creek at 267-9955; visit www.erschools.com. Grand Traverse Academy Enrollment information meetings, Open Enrollment through March 21. Daytime meetings include tour of classes: March 13, 7 p.m.; March 18, 1:30 p.m.; March 20, 9 a.m. Call 995-0665. Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, open enrollment for the 2008-09 school year. Classes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and Pre-K. For details or an application, call Kim at 938-0911. Application deadline March 15. Visit www.tccoop.org. Traverse City College Preparatory Academy, March 18, 6:30 p.m., in the Commons Area. Informational Meeting Re-Enrollment/Open Enrollment Forum for grades 9-12, 2008-09 school year. Call 929-4539. The Children's House Montessori School, enrollment open house March 19, 9:30 11 a.m. Ages 3 months-6th grade. 5363 Long Lake Road, Traverse City. Visit www.traversechildrenshouse.org. Traverse Bay Christian School, Kindergarten Round-up March 20, 9 a.m., 1895 N. Keystone Road. Please RSVP to 929-9504. Open enrollment for all grades begins March 31. Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools registration, Grades 1--12, April 21 In system families, May 5 Parish families, May 12 Public. Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, email cweber@gtacs.org. Child Care Connections/Northwest Michigan 4C Council, Free child care referrals to families in a 12-county area. Call (800) 968-4228 or 941-7767, or visit www.nwmi4c.org. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 6th Annual Teacher and Parent Educations Series, March 11: "The Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- Autism, Asperger's, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS." 6:30-8 p.m., TC Central High School Library Media Center. Free and open to the public. Call 935-0355 for details. ISEA quagga mussel seminar, March 11, 7 p.m. at the Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay. For details call 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org. "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder", March 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m., hosted by NMC's Extended Educational Services, local psychologist Dr. Lisa Franseen explores why we need nature, current trends, implications of deprivation and how this process might be reversed. Cost is $45 ($38 for adults 62+ living in GT County.) For details or to register, call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees. "Understanding Infant Adoption", March 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., NMC University Center Room 215. Specialized training program provides information about adoption laws, birth fathers' rights and responsibilities, etc. Free of charge; includes lunch. To register visit www.iaatp.com or call the Spring Arbor TC office at 995-1761. Lakeview Counseling Winter Education Series, Saturdays, Feb. 2-March 15, 10-11:30 a.m., 1844 Oak Hollow Drive, TC. Drop-in sessions $5 per person. Registration encouraged, not required. Call 929-0300 ext. 100. Health Expo, March 20, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., West Shore CC Tech Center Atrium. Call 845-6211 ext. 5942. Raven Hill Discovery Center, art workshops in glass, wood, stone, paper, printing, painting, metal, clay and fiber. Call 536-3369. SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS Kohl's Kids Who Care, recognizes and reward youth volunteers nationwide. Nominations are accepted through March 15. To nominate a deserving youth, age 6--18, visit www.kohlskidswhocare.com. The Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers (MCCSA) essay contest, for students attending Michigan charter schools. Two $500 savings bonds will be awarded, one to students in grades 6-8, and one to students in grades 9-12. The deadline for submissions is March 28. For rules, details and other questions, contact MCCSA at (517) 487-4848 or email info@mccsa.us. Community Foundation Camp Roy-El Scholarship, Visit www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships for additional information and application information. The deadline to apply is March 28. Comfort Keepers Caregiver Scholarship Fund at NMC, Apply at the NMC Financial Aid office or contact Kathleen Guy of NMC at 995-1018 or kguy@nmc.edu. Deadline is March 31. To contribute to the scholarship fund contact Russ or Leslie Knopp of Comfort Keepers at 929-9044 or (866) 929-9044 or e-mail traversecitymi@comfortkeepers.com. 2008 Jerry Huffman Scholarship, Acme Civic Association accepting applications. Requests for an application must be postmarked by April 4; for an application, see high school guidance counselor or send a self addressed, stamped envelope to: Jerry Huffman Scholarship, ATTN: Rod K., 6204 Elk Lake Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690. Michigan Envirothon, For registration materials and details, visit www.macd.org/envirothon.html or www.michiganenvirothon.org. Regional events will be held in March/April. GT Area Hotel/Motel Assoc. Scholarship, two $500 scholarships to qualified students in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. For an application and rules, e-mail Nick Trahair at gtahma@charterinternet.com. Grand Traverse Bay Area Michigan Education Association Retired, three $500 scholarships. Any child or grandchild of an active MEA member of MEA-Retired member is eligible to apply. Applications at senior counselor offices, the MEA office, 1745 Barlow Street, TC, or call 938-1336. Applications due to the MEA office by April 18. Community Foundation Scholarships, More than 60 regional scholarships for area students available. Visit www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships for a complete list of available scholarships and application information. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, several scholarships available. Information, applications available from school counselors, or call Ellie Holdsworth at 264-5451. COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION Northwestern Michigan College, campus tours and information for prospective students and their parents every Friday at 11 a.m. Guests meet at the Welcome Center, located in the lobby of the Health and Science Building on the main campus. Families should allow about two hours. Park in the Cedar lot for closest access to the Welcome Center. Reservations encouraged, not required. Call 995-2400. "From the Beginning", month-long, non-credit Spring Arbor University Bible study course meets in April from 7-9 p.m. at the WLJN Studio on Cass Road, TC. Call 995-1760 or email Susan at sschnere@arbor.edu. Ferris State Information Security and Intelligence degree program, bachelor's degree offered in TC beginning August 2008. For details, transcript reviews, application assistance call (866) 857-1954 or visit www.ferris.edu/offcampus. West Shore Community College, Class schedule, curriculum guide available at www.westshore.edu. Call 845-6211, ext. 3111. For questions about the financial aid process, call 845-0815. University of Michigan School of Nursing, accepting applications for fall 2008 BSN Completion Program in TC through NMC University Center. Application deadline July 1. For an application or details call Lorrie Jorgenson at 995-1781, email ljorgens@umich.edu. Manistee County School Management Co-operative, Schedule of classes available at Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Web site knd.k12.mi.us; Bear Lake Schools Web site bearlake.k12.mi.us; Onekama Consolidated Schools Web site onekama.k12.mi.us. Call 477-5353 option 6 during regular school hours. LIFE Academy, NMC's program of lifelong learning designed by and for adults 55+. Call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees. Construction courses and workshops, hands-on training in carpentry, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, electrical, and woodworking at NMC's M-TEC in Traverse City. For details, lab tours, and a schedule, call 995-1700, stop by the EES office (Suite 102) at the University Center on Cass Rd., or visit nmc.edu/ees/. TBAISD Adult Education Program, enrolling adults at Michigan Works! offices. Labs in Cadillac, Kalkaska, East Jordan, Petoskey, Traverse City and Manistee. Call (800) 442-1047. NMC University Center, registering for selected bachelor completion programs, graduate and certificate programs. Call 995-1777 or visit www.nmc.edu; registration for community (non-credit) classes; Call 995-1700, or visit nmc.edu/ees. SPECIAL NOTICES Items for can sculpture sought, Wexford-Missaukee Area Career Technical Center in need of canned food products for a student-built can sculpture. Food will be donated to a local pantry. Drop off canned goods at the 13th Street Cafe, 9901 E. 13th Street, Cadillac. Call 876-2230. TCAPS, No school March 21 for the spring holiday. Half-day of school for all students March 28 for parent teacher conferences. No school for all students March 31-April 4 for spring recess. West Shore CC Spring Break, March 31-April 4. High School diplomas for veterans, Traverse City Area Public Schools will award a high school diploma to veterans who meet criteria. Call Mary Beth Stein at 933-1718. Eastern Elementary 50th anniversary, Seeking alumni to share memories and photos by e-mail to easternphotos@yahoo.com. Community Night in April. Send email address to receive information, or stop by the school to add to the alumni quilt in the lobby. WSCC Ferris State business students, Dr. Bill Smith available for advising Ferris State University College of Business students enrolled at WSCC, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. March 17. Call 845-0859 for an appointment. Traverse City Area Public Schools, All Board of Education meetings air live on TCAPS Channel 98 at 6 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting and will rebroadcast on the following Monday at 6 p.m. TCAPS' District Newsletter "Reach Higher", view the online version at www.tcaps.net. For copies, call RaeAnn Fiebing at 933-1783. Free bus ride to West Shore Community College, for students traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville through May 8. For details visit www.westshore.edu. ONGOING CLASSES AND EVENTS Traverse City College Preparatory Academy Leadership Series, Monthly lectures on leadership and education. April 8, 6:30 p.m., Guest Speaker Michael O' Shea of Oldies 107.5 WCCW. 1402 Carlisle Road, TC. Call 929-4539. Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse, Call Julie Bergman at 499-9094, or Pat Lewallen at 933-1798. NMC Spring 2008 Free Film Series, All films begin at 7 p.m. at Milliken Auditorium. March 12 (Dark): M*A*S*H, 1970; March 26 (Screwball): Ball of Fire, 1941; April 23 (Satire): Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975. A faculty or staff member or the film series coordinator will give a short lecture and provide a handout on each of the films. "A Chance to Dance", Fridays through March 14, 10 p.m.- midnight, Northwestern Michigan College Phys. Ed. building. Admission $5 at the door. No partner necessary. Wear slippery-soled shoes. Call 995-1700. Stories Scribbles and Wiggles, Dennos Museum Center, TC, for ages 3-5 and their parents or grandparents. Reservations recommended. Contact Diana Bolander at dbolander@nmc.edu or 995-1029. Program time 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 24: Inuit Animals; May 19: CANVAS: Exploring a 3D Environment; June 23: Light and Color. Social time for Mothers and preschoolers, The Salvation Army, Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. RSVP to 946-4644. Inland Lakes Schools after school programs, grades 7-10, 3-5 p.m., Mon.-Thu. Call 238-6868. YMCA gymnastics, parent/child classes for all ages. Call 775-3369, visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org. The Morning Matinee, Traverse Area District Library, first and second Tuesday of every month. Call 932-8500. Monday Movie Matinees, Charlevoix Public Library, first Monday of each month. Classic Movie Matinees and Youth Movie Matinees free of charge; BYO snack. Mothers of Preschoolers of Leland, Free dinner and child care are provided while attending MOPS meetings, 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Immanuel Lutheran Church, across from Leland Public School. For details, RSVP, call Jennifer at 271-3918. MOMS Club of Traverse City, support group for stay-at-home moms. Call Megan at 275-7687. Attachment Parenting International of Traverse City, monthly support group. Call Megan at 929-4350 or visit www.attachmentparenting.com. Just Imagine Creative Arts Healing Center, 225 W. 14th St. 932-9808; www.justimagine.name. Wigglers for preschoolers, East Bay Branch Library. Programs begin at 10:30 a.m. Call 922-2085 to sign up. Forest Lakes Bible Church Kids Klub, Fridays, 3-6 p.m., 4331 North Spider Lake Rd. K-6 grades welcome. Call Pastor Dave at 946-2118. Toddler Tuesday Story Time, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Cadillac Wexford Public Library "Storytime Corner."Call 775-6541. Toddler Time at the Great Lakes Children's Museum, Friday mornings, September-April. Call 932-4526. "Growing with God", Lake Leelanau St. Mary School cafeteria. Story Hour in the school library the first Wednesday of every month. Call Jean LaCross at 256-9670, ext. 500. Stories & More, for pre-schoolers Thursdays at the Glen Lake Community Library in Empire, 326-5361. Storybook Lady, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Aromas Coffee & Tea, 10850 E. Traverse Highway Suite 1150, TC. Call 929-2688. Story Hour with Miss Amelia, Thursdays, 10 a.m., Borders TC. Children 5 and under w/parent. Call 933-0412. Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, first and third Thursdays of each month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Call 223-7700. Toddler Time, 10 a.m. Mondays, stories and crafts, snacks, no registration. Helena Township Library, Alden. Call 331-4318. Betsie Valley District Library, For details call 378-2716, or email BVDLibrary0012@yahoo.com. Jordan Valley District Library Storytime, Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m., East Jordan, no registration, ages 3-5. Call 536-7131. Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, Wigglers Storytime. Call 271-3512. Children's Hour, last Saturday of each month, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Call 882-9901. CLASS REUNIONS Traverse City High School class of 1948, July 19, 2008. Trying to locate the following classmates from Traverse City Central and St. Francis High Schools: Nancy Adams-Hansen, Robert J. Harmon, Shirley Hatfield-Akers, Nona Irish-Brown, Betty Licari, Nyles Miller, Jean Westcott-Leavitt, Clifford Wood. Forward information and inquiries to: Jim Van Eenenaam E-mail: jimvane@charter.net, Phone: 946-5526. 12380 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684. TC Central Class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat at 938-0287 or Kay at 947-5399. TC Central Class of 1998, planning 20th reunion Aug. 2. Visit classreport.org or click the Reunions link at www2.tcaps.net/csh/ FOREIGN EXCHANGE Non-profit seeks coordinators, to mentor foreign exchange students, find and screen host families, and build relationships with high schools. Travel opportunities and training provided. Position unpaid and expenses reimbursed. Must be 25+. Visit www.effoundation.org, call Kara at (800) 447-4273, or email kara.pesola@ef.com. Host families sought for one-month exchange, July 26-Aug. 22, 4-H/Japanese Exchange program open to families with a youth of the same age and gender as the 57 Japanese youths, ages 12-15. Contact Wanda Repke 922-4825, repke@msu.edu. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, For details call (800) 677-2773, or visit www.asse.com. ICES Exchange Student Programs, Call Sue Kailing at (877) 681-1812 for details.
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