The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail 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 NOTICES
Hosts of Hope Program, a program of Adoption Associates Inc. Host families needed for older orphans from Russia; financial contributions will help cover expenses. For details contact Kimberly Hall or Annise Koops at (616) 667-0677 or e-mail khall@adoptionassociates.net or akoops@adoptionassociates.net. Visit www.adoptionassociates.net/.
TCAPS, There will be no school for all students May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Michigan Food and Farming Scholarship, Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association will award up to three scholarships. Applications due June 1; recipients must be available to attend June 18 presentation meeting at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Priority will be given to applicants with Food Science majors and are in the upper 50% of their class, and who reside in Michigan. Contact Carole Cassell at (269) 434-6112.
KidzArt grants and scholarships, Call 421-1222, visit www.kidzartmi.com.
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.
Michigan Historical Center Foundation 2008 Odyssey Award, given annually to up to three exceptional teachers of Michigan history. Nomination forms are available at www.michigan.gov/jingleball. Postmark deadline for nominations is Aug. 1.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Alzheimer's Association Teen Night, May 29, 6 p.m., Traverse City Alzheimer's Association, 1040 Walnut Street. Pizza, snacks and soft drinks. Learn more about the disease, volunteering opportunities, fund raising. For more information or to register call 929-3804
Science Olympiad honors, The winners of this year's Olympiads in Biology and Chemistry in Traverse City will be recognized at the 4th annual Northern Michigan Mathematics, Engineering and Science Symposium at the Hagerty Conference Center May 20 from 6.30 to 8 p.m.
Cherry Knoll farewell celebration, June 11, 10 a.m.--noon, in the school cafeteria. Ice Cream Social, DVD presentation, architectural displays, "Buy a Brick" Personal memento sale, end of day send off. All visitors are asked to check in at the Main Office. Call 933-8940.
Preschool Carnival, June 5, 5:30-8 p.m., Community Children's Center, First Congregational Church (base of the Old Mission Peninsula), for toddlers through early elementary ages. Tickets 25 cents each or 10 for $2, to benefit the playground fund. For details call Colette Russell, 947-1650.
"Chance to Dance" Fridays from 10 p.m. to midnight at Northwestern Michigan College. May 9-June 20 (except May 23), in the Physical Education building. $5 at the door. No partner necessary. Wear slippery-soled shoes. For details, call 995-1700.
Traverse City West Jr. High School, honoring students who have attained an average of 3.5 GPA or above during the first three marking periods of the 2007-08 school year: May 20, 9th Grade, 7 p.m.; May 22, 8th Grade, 7 p.m. Call 933-8200 for details.
Horse riding lessons, for all ages; Sara Shalda Performance Horses, 2332 School Lake Rd., Maple City. E-mail 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.
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.
FUND RAISERS
D.A.R.E. Golf Benefit, May 22, Boyne Mountain, Tickets in advance from the Boyne City Police Department, 582-6611.
Odyssey of the Mind, May 24, all TCAPS teams garage sale at 4506 Brunson PL., near the intersection of Silver Lake Rd. and South Airport Rd.
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, e-mail bcdare@yahoo.com.
People to People, May 31, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Frankfort. Concert by pianist Christian Matjias to raise funds for student ambassador Olivia Addis' July trip to Europe.
MEETINGS
Michigan Education Association-Retired, May 21, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, 800 Parsons Road, TC. Call Candace Ashley at 947-7925.
Leelanau County Chapter MARSP, May 21, 11:55 a.m., Bluebird Cafe, Leland. Leelanau MARSP meets the third Wednesday of the month, May-Oct.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Dance Arts Academy Spring Concert, May 22--24, Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center. Children's Concerts May 22 at 7 p.m., May 23 at 6 p.m., May 24 at 11 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. Children's Show tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For details call 941-4244.
Jordan River Arts Center Annual Scholarship Exhibit, on display through June 6; open daily from 1-4 p.m., 301 Main St., East Jordan. For details call 536-3385.
Montessori students art exhibit, Artwork from TCAPS Montessori students on display at Espresso Bay, 1110 E. Hammond Road, during the month of May. Call 933-5608 for details.
"Arts for Life", May 22, Cadillac HS Gym. Mackinaw Trail Middle School Fine Arts Department Showcase. The work "It's All The Same Song, I'm Musical" world premier at 7 p.m.; at 8:20 p.m. the Mackinaw Trail Morphestra takes the stage. Call Carol Kushion at 876-5600.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
"Problem Drinking -- Addiction or Choice?", May 22, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., NMC Extended Education. Three continuing education units (CEUs) available (MCBAP approved). $59. For details and to register, call 995-1700.
Tractor Safety Training, for youth ages 14-15, Tues. and Thurs., June 17-26, 6-9 p.m., Leelanau County Michigan State University Extension. Written/driving tests administered June 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants must attend all five sessions to become certified. $60 per person; some scholarships available. Space limited. Call 256-9888 for a registration form, or visit www.msue.msu.edu/leelanau.
SUMMER
Crooked Tree Arts Center, Kids Summer Art Camps; Japanese Woodblock Printmaking; Adult Painting Class; The Art of Making Pottery, ages 7-14 and 17+; Elements of Creative Writing -- Young Adult and Adult. For details, scheduling and pricing, call 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Noah's Ark Daycare, "Adventurous Summer Day Camp" starting June 16, for children K-5. Christian curriculum. For details, call Michelle at 946-1153.
The Children'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.
Central Michigan University-TC, Summer classes include "Native Americans in Film" (May); "The Development of Jazz Through 1945," (June); The Language of Politics" (late August). For details, call the CMU-TC at 995-1756. Classes offered at the NMC University Center.
CMU Summer Music Camp, June 15--20, CMU main campus in Mt. Pleasant. More details and registration at www.cel.cmich.edu/smc or call K. Schmittler at (800) 950-1144, ext 7141.
St. Mary Parish Lake Leelanau Vacation Bible School, "Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine LaBoure." Sessions meet at the school June 23-27, 9 a.m to noon. Classes for students entering Preschool/Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6. For details or a registration form, contact Andrea Schaub at 256-1115, aschaub2632@charter.net.
Pathfinder School Summer Day Camps, one week sessions, June 30-Aug. 8. Call 995-3800 or visit www.thepathfinderschool.org.
Little Artshram Art-Farm Camps, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Art-Farm Workshop and the Community Gardens near the GT Commons Barns. Call 510-3491, e-mail penny@littleartshram.org, visit www.littleartshram.org.
MSU summer programs, a variety of summer programs on campus and in foreign countries. Visit www.msu.edu/user/gifted; call (517) 432-2129.
KidzArt summer camps, Caribbean Pirate Adventure and the Jungle Tour Adventure. Hosted at Hands On Art. June-August. Ages 5-12. Campers signing up for both morning and afternoon sessions get an additional hour free (bring brown bag lunch). Call 421-1222, visit www.kidzartMI.com.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Program, "Catch the Reading Bug!" every Wednesday at 10:30 am for six weeks, beginning late June.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/Child Care
Long Lake Elementary, 2008-09 offerings include Kindergarten two full days and one half-day per week. Full-day and half-day Preschool/kindergarten Enrichment for 4-5 years old Mon-Thurs. (Tuition). Young Fives (tuition-free). call 933-7800 for details.
Bishop Baraga Catholic School, Cheboygan, open registration for new families for preschool - 8th grade, 7:30 a.m.--4:30 p.m. Registration for K-8th grade $35 per student plus a $25 technology fee per family. Scholarships available. Call 627-5608 for details.
Manufacturing Technology Academy, For details, call 995-1304.
Brilliant Minds Learning Center, 18557 Maple St., Lake Ann. Weekday child care from 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Ages 6 mo. to 10 yrs. For details call 275-8000.
St. Mary's School of Lake Leelanau, Call Jean LaCross at 256-9670 ext. 500.
Traverse City Christian Schools, 753 Emerson Rd. Call 929-1747.
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Contact your local school for appt., and site details.
Traverse City College Preparatory Academy, Call 929-4539.
Glen Lake Elementary, Call 334-3061, ext. 2.
Elk Rapids Schools, visit www.erschools.com.
Traverse Bay Christian School, 1895 N. Keystone Road. Open enrollment for all grades.
GTACS, now enrolling for all grades Preschool--12th grade. For an information packet or to schedule a personal tour, Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, e-mail 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.
Cornerstone Christian School, Call 946-5276.
Northern Michigan Christian School McBain, Call 825-2492.
St. Mary's Catholic School-Hannah, K-6, latchkey, day care and preschool programs. Visit www.stmaryshannah.com
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
MSU's College of Education, summer Educational Technology Certificate Program at the University Center for teachers in the Traverse City area. 3 course, 9 graduate credit series June 19-July 18. Registration deadline June 5. For details visit http://edutech.msu.edu. Contact Brook Thompson at (517) 432-9259, e-mail at edutech@msu.edu.
LIFE Academy, NMC's program of lifelong learning designed by and for adults 55+. For details or to register call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
West Shore Community College Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education program for adults. For details or to register, call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Insurance Studies program, Northwestern Michigan College. Schedules at www.nmc.edu/schedules. For admissions info, call 995-1054. For details, call 995-1169, visit www.nmc.edu/business.
Baker College of Cadillac, Financial assistance, scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and work-study programs. E-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call 876-3100.
Northwestern Michigan College, campus tours and information Fridays at 11 a.m. Meet at the Welcome Center. Allow about two hours. Park in the Cedar lot. Reservations encouraged. Call 995-2400.
Ferris State Information Security and Intelligence degree program, bachelor's degree offered in TC beginning Aug. 2008. Call (866) 857-1954; visit www.ferris.edu/offcampus.
West Shore Community College, Class schedule, curriculum guide 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. Application deadline July 1. Call Lorrie Jorgenson at 995-1781, e-mail ljorgens@umich.edu.
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, hands-on training in carpentry, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, electrical, and woodworking at NMC's M-TEC. For details, lab tours, and a schedule, call 995-1700, stop by Suite 102 at the University Center; 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; registration for community (non-credit) classes call 995-1700; visit www.nmc.edu/ees/.
ONGOING CLASSES AND EVENTS
Interlochen Public Library, for details call 276-6767 or visit www.interlochenpubliclibrary.org.
Wigglers for preschoolers, East Bay Branch Library. Programs begin at 10:30 a.m. Call 922-2085 to sign up.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse, Call Julie Bergman at 499-9094, or Pat Lewallen at 933-1798.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles, Dennos Museum Center TC, for ages 3-5. RSVP recommended. Contact Diana Bolander at dbolander@nmc.edu or 995-1029. 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 23: Light and Color.
Social time for Mothers and preschoolers, The Salvation Army, Fri. 10-11:30 a.m. RSVP to 946-4644.
Mothers of Preschoolers of Leland, Free dinner and child care provided, 6-8 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Leland. 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 group. Call Megan at 929-4350; www.attachmentparenting.com.
Just Imagine Creative Center, 225 W. 14th St. 932-9808; www.justimagine.name.
Forest Lakes Bible Church Kids Klub, Fri. 3-6 p.m., 4331 North Spider Lake Rd. K-6 welcome. Call Pastor Dave at 946-2118.
Toddler Tuesday Story Time, Tues. at 10 a.m., Cadillac Wexford Public Library "Storytime Corner." Call 775-6541.
Stories & More, for preschoolers Thurs., Glen Lake Community Library in Empire, 326-5361.
Storybook Lady, 10-11 a.m. Tues., Aromas Coffee & Tea, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy., Suite 1150, TC. Call 929-2688.
Story Hour with Miss Amelia, Thurs. 10 a.m., Borders TC. Children 5 and under w/parent. Call 933-0412.
Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Call 223-7700.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m. Mon., no registration. Helena Township Library, Alden. Call 331-4318.
Betsie Valley District Library, For details call 378-2716, or e-mail BVDLibrary0012@yahoo.com.
Jordan Valley District Library Storytime, Thurs. 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 Sat. of each month, Mills Community House, Benzonia. Call 882-9901.
CLASS REUNIONS
Traverse City High School class of 1948, July 19, 2008; seeking the following classmates from TC 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
ICES Exchange Student Programs, offering teens in the Grand Traverse area the opportunity of participating in a year or semester Study Abroad Program in one of 10 countries. Call Sue Kailing toll free at (877) 681-1812, or visit www.icesusa.org.
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 e-mail 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.
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