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.
Graduation/Convocation
Traverse City West Senior High School, Graduation: June 6, 2:30 p.m. students arrive, 3 p.m. ceremony at Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy.
Traverse City Central High School, Honors Convocation: May 26, 7 p.m., followed by reception, Central High School Auditorium. Graduation: June 6, 9:30 a.m. students arrive, 10 a.m. ceremony at Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy.
Traverse City High School, Graduation: June 5, 6:30 p.m. students arrive, 7 p.m. ceremony at Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum.
Traverse City East Middle School Honors Night, 6th Grade: May 26, 7 p.m.; 7th Grade: June 2, 7 p.m.; 8th Grade: June 4, 7 p.m. All take place in the Performance Hall.
Benzie Central High School Commencement. Ceremony June 7, 2 p.m., on the athletic field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the gym.
SPECIAL NOTICES
TCAPS calendar reminders, Classes resume May 26. There will be a half-day of school for all TCAPS' students June 10 and 11. School officially dismisses for summer recess at the end of the school day June 11.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Hall of Fame, Seeking nominations at www.gtacs.org (click on the GTACS News link); or visit GTACS Business Office in St. Francis High School. Nomination packets must be received by July 15. Questions may be directed to Cindy Weber at (231) 995-8425; email cweber@gtacs.org.
Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program, Applications accepted by Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local Lodge #169, 536 Chase Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126, 1-3 p.m. June 9. Must supply copies of birth certificate and high school diploma/GED. Applicants with welding certification (must provide proof at the time of application) or training qualifications have priority.
Top of Michigan Trails Council group bicycle rides, Low-key, non-competitive events over non-motorized trails and lightly traveled local roads in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. For details visit www.trailscouncil.org.
Interlochen Public Library book sale, seeking books and materials for June 26 and 27 sale. Donations of books, audio books, videos and DVDs can be dropped off at the Library on Riley Road. No magazines, textbooks, encyclopidias or Reader's Digest condensed books. All proceeds benefit the Interlochen Public Library. For details call (231) 276-6767.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Grand Traverse Academy Spring Concert, Secondary bands and choir, May 28, 6:30-8 p.m., in the big gym.
Flute Lessons, for youth to adult players of all levels, offered through NMC's Extended Education, Dr. Deborah Podolka, Instructor of Flute. To register call (231) 995-1700, or mail Dr. Podolka at dpodolka@aol.com
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.
NMC Children's Choir auditions, June 2 and 3, 6 p.m., Fine Arts Building room 105; 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/childrenschoir.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Manga Book Club, May 28, 7-8 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Story Room. Ages 13+.
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.
Dungeons & Dragons Quest, June 6, 10:30 a.m., age 15+. Traverse Area District Library.
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.
FUNDRAISERS
Golf the Point For the Promise, May 30, Northport Point Club. $100/person includes 9 holes, cart, lunch, Prize Potential, Goodie Bag. $60 of entry fee is a tax-deductible contribution to the Northport Promise. Golfers sign up with Neil Barnett, patbar@aol.com, (231) 499-3864 or 386-5797. To sponsor a cart or give a prize, contact Patty Sherman, psnorthport@charternet or Ruth Steele-Walker at ruthsteelewalker@gmail.com, 386-5674.
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.
Northern Michigan Helping Hands Strawberry Social, June 7, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., UAW Union Hall on the corner of Rose and Hannah, TC. Silent Auction featuring local items. $8 adults, $20 family (four or more). For details call (231) 922-2349.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
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.
HOPE Homeschool Information Night, June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cadillac Christian Reformed Church, 1110 E. Division St. Used books and curriculum sale June 8, 3-8 p.m., Lake City Christian Reformed Church, 1657 S. Morey Rd. Admission is free. To reserve a sales table, call by June 1; to register for Info Night, call by May 27; Yolonda at (231) 394-0159.
The Child Care Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Openings for ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs. To register or for a tour, call (231) 932-3000. The center is located on the first level of Grand Traverse Pavilions, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City.
Traverse Bay Christian School, Open Enrollment, TK-6. Call (231) 929-9504 for details or to schedule a visit.
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.
MEETINGS
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, June 9, 12:30 p.m., Traverse City Holiday Inn. $12 includes meal and gratuity. If not on a call list, call Linda Czajka at (231) 932-7393. Reservation deadline June 4.
Summer
Summer Reading Club, June 1 registration begins, Kick off party June 6, 10:30 a.m. Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling. For details call (989) 348-9214.
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.
Summer Reading Club "BE CREATIVE", Sign-up begins June 7, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC. Reports start June 14. End of program Open House Party Aug. 8.
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.
Manga Book Club, Age 13+. June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; June 25, 7-8 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room.
Summer Stories and Songs, Saturdays, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. June 20: Ron Fowler. June 27: Cirque Amongus. July 4 and 11: No Program (Cherry Festival). July 18: Toucan Jam. July 25: Josh White Jr. Aug. 1: It's Magic!. Aug. 8: Barbara Bailey Hutchison. Free of charge. For details call (231) 932-8503 or email children@tadl.org.
Yoga Camp for Kids, June 15-19, 9-12:30 p.m., Yoga for Health, TC. $150 fee; register by calling (231) 922-YOGA (9642).
"Express Yourself" Summer Book Talk, For 6-8 graders, Wednesdays June 17-July 22, 1 p.m. in the Traverse Area District Library Story Room.
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.
Sylvan Learning Center, Summer programs, ACT/SAT prep, reading, writing, math. For details call Hillary Malone at (231) 941-0060 or visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/traversecity.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
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.
Story Stew, first and third Thursdays of each month, Sept.-June, 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library, 2753 Island View Rd., TC. No registration necessary. Call 223-7700.
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. May 28. Stay for lunch prepared by Chef Michael Bauer, adults $3, children $2.60.
East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N. TC. Wigglers Story Time for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Call 922-2085.
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
Children's Story Hour, Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Dennos Museum Center. Museum admission plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
Water Readiness Classes, Aquatic/Wellness Center at GT Pavilions for children ages 6 mo.-2 1/2 yrs. Not swimming lessons. Classes meet Sats., thorugh June 6. Angelfish (infants) at 10 a.m.; Pollywogs (toddlers) at 10:30 a.m. Parents must attend children in the ppol. Cost $60/class; payment is expected at registration. For details or to register call (231) 932-3172.
Baby and Special Needs swim classes, For details on classes through Munson Medical Center program at Premier Health and Fitness TC, call the Munson aquatic hotline at (231) 935-6960.
Families in Touch: Crawlers to Toddlers, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Munson Community Health Center Classroom D. Infant Playgroup; no cost. Call (231) 922-4843.
Families in Touch: Newborns to Crawlers, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center Classroom D. Infant Playgroup; no cost. Call (231) 922-4843.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, 2nd Friday of each month at AAA, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and the 4th Friday of each month at Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for an appointment: (231) 922-4843.
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. 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
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.
Active Parenting Now, Wednesdays June 3-17, 10:30 a.m. - noon, MSU Extension Office, 520 West Front St., TC. Topics include communication and cooperation, discipline and responsibility, and power, courage and self-esteem. Cost is $20. Registration is required. Optional book fees may apply. For details and/or to register call Barbara at (231) 922-4824.
1234 Parents, Thursdays June 4-18, 6:30-8 p.m., MSU Extension Office, 520 West Front St., TC. Topics include parenting styles, safety, preventing problems, and encouraging positive behaviors. Cost is $20. Registration is required. Optional book fees may apply. For details and/or to register call Barbara at (231) 922-4824.
The Neoteric Workshops, Writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18, and are gender specific. Will take place at the pavilion at Cherry Bend Community Park, Elmwood Twp. Three hourlong sessions, $10 per session, discount available for year sign up. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at (231) 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, fourth Wednesday of each month, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Suite 4, TC. No charge. For details, call 947-MIKE (947-6453).
Animating on Wednesdays, $31 or $1 a day at Suttons Bay High School Art Room, through May 27. For details call 271-0104 or visit www.theartplace.org.
Young Artist Workshops , Up North Kids Bookstore TC. Designed for ages ages 4-12. $15 per child, or less if signing up for all workshops. Email upnorthkidsbookstore@gmail.com or visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Award, Deadline extended to July 15. For details and a copy of the nomination packet, visit the Department of Environmental Quality Web site at www.michigan.gov/deqgreenchemistry, or call toll-free at (800) 662-9278.
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.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, for children of U.S. service members who have been killed or permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident, or who are currently classified as POW/MIA. Apply early at www.fascholarship.com/ or call (800) 475-6620. Deadline July 31.
Bonnie Plants' Third Grade Cabbage Program, receive a free cabbage plant to grow and compete for a $1000 scholarship. Deadline Sept. 1. For details visit www.Bonnieplants.com.
Inland Seas' Adopt-A-Class Scholarship Program, For details call Steve Cruzen at (231) 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org/files/inlandseas/784.pdf.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, seeking nominations for STAR awards in Hispanic engineering. Deadline is July 1. Visit www.shpe.org to nominate a teacher, student, company or colleague, or call (323) 725-3970 for a nomination form. There are different forms and deadlines for the Educator of the Year and SHPE/GEM Graduate awards. Visit www.ahetems.org.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
TBAISD Adult Education Program, evening classes to finish high school diploma at the Career Tech Center. No charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
West Shore CC, Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration, financial aid info at 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 West class of 1999, 10-year reunion Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., Traverse City Country Club. Music, eats, cash bar, adults only, $25 per person. For details and a Class Reunion Payment Form/RSVP visit www.tcwest99.com/ by July 11.
TC Central class of 1979, 30th reunion Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Crown Golf Course. Seeking volunteers and local sponsors; call Tracey Dreves (Kelly) at (231) 392-6307 or Kevin Jaeger at (231) 342-6340. Visit www.northernresource.com/tc-class-79 for ticket information and event details.
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.
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 and guidance. 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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