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MEETINGS
Leelanau Co. Chapter MARSP, May 20, 11:50 a.m., Bluebird restaurant, Leland. DVD presentation (replaces June conference in Gaylord). Contact Emma Styer at 271-3689.
Graduation/Convocation
Traverse City West Senior High School, Honors Convocation: May 20, 7 p.m., followed by reception, West High School Auditorium.
Traverse City West Middle School Honors Night, 7th Grade: May 19, 7 p.m.; 8th Grade: May 21, 7 p.m. All take place in the Large Gymnasium.
Boyne Falls High School, May 23, 7 p.m., followed by a special live performance by JTX and his band.
Traverse City Central High School, Honors Convocation: May 26, 7 p.m., followed by reception, Central High School Auditorium.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Star Power Rally 2009, Rally together with early childhood advocates May 21 on their march to Lansing. Adults and children invited; no costs to attend. 6:15 a.m. bus departure from TBA ISD conference center, 1101 Red Dr., TC, behind The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. 5:30 p.m. arrive back in TC. For details or to register, call (231) 922-6437, visit www.tbgreatstart.org.
TCAPS calendar reminders, There is no school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools students May 25 due to holiday recess. Classes resume May 26.
FUNDRAISERS
Lake Ann Lions Pancake Breakfast, May 24, 8 a.m.-noon, Old Almira Township Hall, Lake Ann. $6 for adults and $3 for children up to age 12.
Interlochen Community School PTO Garage Sale, May 30, 8 a.m.-- 3 p.m., Interlochen Community School Gym, 3113 M-137. Families and community members are invited to take part in this event. Proceeds benefit Interlochen Community School student programming, fieldtrips, etc. For details call Sue Struble at (231) 933-5921.
Open House/School Enrollment
TCAPS Kindergarten Roundup, Meet teachers, nurses, principals and secretaries while completing the enrollment process. Required vision and hearing screenings. Eastern, May 20; Long Lake, May 21. Contact schools for appt., details.
Traverse City Christian Elementary School, Kindergarten Round-up May 28, 9 a.m.-- noon. Call (231) 946-5276 for an appointment.
Trinity Lutheran School, May 28, 9-11:15 a.m. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Open House, 1003 S. Maple St., TC. For details call Nicole Bailey at (231) 946-3732.
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, through June. Children who are at least 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2009, are eligible. To apply, call (231) 947-3780 or toll free at (800) 632-7334 to make an appt.
Traverse Bay Christian School, Open Enrollment, TK-6. Call (231) 929-9504 for details or to schedule a visit.
Summer
Kirtland Community College, Summer classes start May 18. For information, call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu.
Summer Reading Club "BE CREATIVE", Sign-up begins June 7 at Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC. All readers and their families invited to celebrate at the end of the program with an Open House Party Aug. 8. Reports may be given starting June 14.
NMC "College for Kids", 163 one-week learning adventures for ages 4-17, beginning June 15. Limited financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call (231) 995-1700.
Sylvan Learning Center, Summer programs available. ACT/SAT prep, reading, writing, math. For details call Hillary Malone at (231) 941-0060 or visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/traversecity.
Take It From The Top Musical Theatre Workshops, Aug. 4-6, Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. $270 for Music, Dance, Theatre Workshop (Pre-Teen 10-13; Teens 14-- 18). $150 for Audition Workshop July 30-- 31 (18 and older). To register visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop or call (517) 432-2000, toll-free (800) WHARTON.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Grand Traverse Conservation District Peepers!, 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. May 19: Dragonflies & Damselflies. $3/child per session. For details or to register, call (231) 941-0960 or email cmasterson@gtcd.org; visit www.NatureIsCalling.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 through May 28. Stay for lunch prepared by Chef Michael Bauer, adults $3, children $2.60.
Kat Brown presents "Fun, High Energy Movement and Music", May 27, 10:30 a.m. Traverse Area District Library. Ages 2-5. Parent participation highly encouraged.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Internet/Email Basics, May 21, 7-9 p.m. Brethren High School Media Center. $30. To register call (231) 477-5353 or visit 4400 N. High Bridge Rd., Brethren.
Baby Care Essentials, May 26, 6-9 p.m., Munson Community Health Center's Classroom A & B. Cost is $30/couple. Registration required; call (231) 935-8219 or visit munsonhealthcare.org.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Grand Traverse Academy Spring Sing, elementary class performances May 19-21, 6 p.m., in the small gym.
"Cross Country", May 22, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church. Traverse Bay Christian School presents Spring Program. No cost.
Rendezvous 12 at the Jazz Club, May 21-23, 7 p.m., TC Central High School auditorium. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students, available at the box office (231) 933-3575.
Grand Traverse Academy Spring Concert, Secondary bands and choir, May 28, 6:30-8 p.m., in the big gym.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Write Bloody Poetry Olympics, May 21, 8 p.m., City Opera House, TC. Team Chicago, Team Michigan and Team USA battle for best live spoken-word performer and $573. Dance party follows Olympics, hosted by DJ Tanner. General admission $15, students $10. For details contact City Opera House.
Baccalaureate Service, May 24, 7:30 p.m., Keswick United Methodist Church, 3376 S. Center Highway, south of Suttons Bay. All Suttons Bay HS class of 2009 family and friends invited to share in the service; reception follows. For details call (231) 271-3755.
Traverse Bay Christian School Truck Touch, May 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore dump trucks, police cars, tractors, cranes and more! Lunch, giveaways and a bouncy house. No cost.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Michigan History Teacher of the Year, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations. Winner will receive a $1,000 honorarium, chance to be National History Teacher of the Year; winner's school library receives core archive of history books and materials. Only elementary teachers are eligible. Deadline May 20. To nominate a teacher or for details, contact Gordon Andrews, state coordinator, at gandrews@portageps.org or (269) 323-5000, ext. 5247.
Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association, up to 3 scholarships, priority given to students with Food Service majors in the upper 50% of their class, who reside in Michigan. Anyone interested in applying should call Carole Cassell at (269) 434-6112.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. For details call Marilyn Elston at (231) 590-2788 or (800) 677-2773; visit www.asse.com.
Frankfort Rotary Exchange Program, Available to all Benzie Co. students, 15-18, interested in living and studying abroad for one year and residents interested in hosting an exchange student for 4-6 months. Application process starts in May. For details visit http://www.csrye.org.
Elk Rapids Rotary Youth Exchange, Seeking host families for three months or more for a female student from Thailand and a male student from Germany. Contact Ed Schindler at eschindler@rwbaird.com
Aspect Foundation, To become a volunteer host family, contact Pam Woolcott at (231) 944-2620 or (231) 264-6105. Information about students is also available at www.aspectfoundation.org.
CASE Exchange Student Program, Darshan Gulati of Traverse City is the Area Rep. Darshan will aid the nonprofit program in finding families to host exchange students, and offer the families support through the school year. Students have an allowance, but need families to offer home life. For details call (732) 688-8363
Youth For Understanding, seeking volunteers to connect to students, host families, and schools in the area. Go to www.yfu-usa.org "Volunteers" section for details. Contact Northland Field Director Barb Wisney at (231) 421-1904, email bwisney@yfu.org.
Cultural Homestay International, Host a high school student from Europe, Asia or South America for a school year through CHI, a non-profit educational exchange organization. Contact Lisa at (877) 706-2508 or chilisa@chinet.org
Center for Cultural Exchange, Student foreign exchange programs, work/travel programs and travel abroad programs. Visit www.cci-exchange.com for details.
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