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.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
"Technology-Driven Globalization: The Rise of China and India", May 15, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium at Northwestern Michigan College. Tickets $10 each, available in advance or at the door. Call 995-1700.
Mesick Senior Awards Ceremony, May 15, 6:30 p.m. reception in the commons of Mesick High School; ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in the gym.
Curious George and Arthur Visit, May 18, 1-- 5 p.m. (members only noon--1 p.m.),Grand Traverse Children's Museum; Free with admission to the Museum. Advance reservations are encouraged; call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Defensive Driving for Teens, 8-hour course by the Michigan State Police, June 18 or 19, Aug. 6 or 7, at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. Participants must have a Level 2 Imtermediate License under the Michigan Graduated Driver Licensing Program. Tuition is $100. Call (517) 322-5174.
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.
Grand Traverse Conservation District Discovery Nature Hikes, for a schedule and details visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.
Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue, 53rd annual NMC Barbecue May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Michigan Legacy Art Park, June 28, 4 p.m., lecture by Elizabeth Goodenough at the Park's amphitheater at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville. Scavenger hunt for children followed by an opportunity for all ages to create a personal space in nature. The documentary "Where Do the Children Play" will be shown on the outdoor movie screen at Crystal Mountain at 9 p.m.
FUNDRAISERS
Odyssey of the Mind, Car Wash and Flower Sale, May 17, 10 a.m.--4 p.m. Oak Park Elementary School Parking Lot. Pasta Dinner and OM Performance, May 14, 6 --7:30 p.m. Central Grade School Cafeteria. Moomers Ice Cream Fundraiser, May 16, noon-- 9 p.m. Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, 7263 North Long Lake Road. OM Performance and Dessert Night, May 19, 7 p.m. West Senior High School Auditorium. For details call Judy Roman at 668-6080.
D.A.R.E. Golf Benefit, May 22, Boyne Mountain, Tickets in advance from the Boyne City Police Department, 582-6611.
Boyne City Police Dept. D.A.R.E. Drag Race, May 25, noon-6 p.m., Boyne City Airport. For details contact Boyne City Police Chief Randy Howard at 582-0352 or 582-6611, email bcdare@yahoo.com.
Tri-County Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Golf Outing, May 16, Crown Golf Course, 2430 Crown Drive, TC. For details contact Linda Wood at 929-4166, tricountycoalition@yahoo.com.
MEETINGS
Traverse Area Human Resource Association, May 13, meeting noon to 2 p.m., Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S. 31 N., TC. For tickets contact Deena Muraski at 922-7183, email icccorp@charterinternet.com.
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, May 13 , 12:30 p.m., Traverse City Holiday Inn.
Michigan Education Association-Retired, May 21, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, 800 Parsons Road, TC. Social time begins at 11 a.m. The program, "The Role of TBA Career-Tech Center," begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. ($10). Reservations due May 16. Call Candace Ashley at 947-7925.
SUMMER
Noah's Ark Daycare, "Adventurous Summer Day Camp" starting June 16, for children K-5. Christian curriculum. For details, contact Michelle at 946-1153.
The Childen's House, enrolling for preschool and school age summer camp programs. See www.traversechildrenshouse.org for information.
NMC College For Kids, 159 learning opportunities for ages 4-17. Summer schedule at www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call 995-1700 to receive by mail.
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