May 28, 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. GRADUATION/CEREMONIES Traverse City East Junior High School, outstanding student achievement nights at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall: May 27 Seventh Grade; June 2 Eighth Grade; June 5 Ninth Grade. Parents, relatives and friends are welcome. Traverse City Central High School, Graduation June 7, 3 p.m., Interlochen Arts Academy's Kresge Auditorium. Convocation June 3, 7 p.m., Central HS Auditorium. Traverse City High School, graduation June 5, 7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center's Milliken Auditorium. Traverse City West High School, graduation June 7, 10 a.m., Interlochen Arts Academy's Kresge Auditorium. CLASS REUNIONS Traverse City HS class of 1948, reunion July 19; Forward information and inquiries to Jim Van Eenenaam E-mail: jimvane@charter.net; Phone: 946-5526; 12380 S. West Bay Shore Drive, TC, MI 49684. Benzie Central High School class of 1992, 16-year reunion July 27, noon, Beulah Beach Pavilion. BYO barbecue and picnic. Visit the class Web site for updated information at www.classreport.org/usa/mi/benzonia/bchs/1992/ Traverse City Central HS Class of 1998, planning 20th reunion Aug. 2. Visit classreport.org or click the Reunions link at www2.tcaps.net/csh/ Traverse City HS/St. Francis HS class of 1968, 40th reunion Aug. 16, Leland Lodge. For details and to register/RSVP, visit http://1968.freewebspace.com. Clawson HS, reunion for all grades Sept. 9, 10 a.m., City Park Pavilion. Bring lunch. For details call Luella Joyce at (248) 588-1892 or Al Somers at (248) 588-1785. TC Central HS class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat at 938-0287 or Kay at 947-5399. MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE Student Art Show and Mural Unveiling, May 28, 5-7 p.m., Mancelona History Mural and student art show in the Mancelona Middle School. More than 300 students and 30 volunteers worked to create the mural. Mural designer Patricia Innis will give a presentation about the mural at 6 p.m. The Dance Center 40th Anniversary Concert, May 30-June 1, Milliken Auditorium. Area students will perform. Tickets available at the Dance Center, 225 E. 14th St., TC or call 947-6820. For details visit www.dance-center.net. Northport Schools, "The Magic Finger", May 29, 2 p.m. presented by the Middle School Drama Club. Spring Music and Drams Program, May 29, 7 p.m., includes grades 2-5 and the High School. Presented in the Northport Community Arts Center. Public welcome. 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. Grand Traverse Musicale, June 12, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City. Concert of scholarship winners. Tea, refreshments will be served. Public welcome; Donations appreciated. FUND RAISERS 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. GTA MSU Alumni club Golf Outing and Scholarship Dinner, June 2, Traverse City Golf and Country Club. This event helps raise funds to annually provide scholarships to local students who will be attending Michigan State University. $150 for lunch, golf, and dinner; or $55 for the dinner and evening festivities (guest speakers, Accafellas performance, and live auction). For a registration form visit www.gtmsuclub.org. Direct questions to Barry Gray at 932-1062. Benefit concert by Michael Smith, June 21, 8 p.m., Glen Lake High Schools Auditorium. Tickets $15 in advance; $18 day of show; (students $10, available only at Glen Lake School or at the door). Ticket Outlets: Glen Lake School, Cedar City Market in Cedar, Horizon Books in Traverse City, The Cottage Bookstore in Glen Arbor, Gemma's in Empire, Brilliant Books in Suttons Bay, and Leelanau Books in Leland. Performance to raise funds to purchase a new piano for the HS music department .For tickets or details call 631-3921. 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 Home School Information Night, June 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Independent Bible Church, 1710 Wright St., Cadillac. HOPE - Cadillac Area Christian Homeschooling group. For details call Toni at 775-6291; register by May 29. Westwoods Elementary run/walk, May 31, 1500 Fisher Road, TC. To register, visit www2.tcaps.net/westwoods to download a registration form. Call 933-0242 or 933-7970 for details. Funday Sunday, June 1, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 3+ (under 6 with adult), Great Lakes Children's Museum. "Birdland" with Kat Brown: building birdhouses, making bird masks and dancing like a bird. All materials are provided. Two session, 1 p.m. or 1:50 p.m. Free with admission to the Museum. For details at 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org. Gladhander Gold Party, June 3 and 4, 8 a.m. -6 p.m., St. Francis Gym Stage. Accepting old, unwanted or broken gold, silver and platinum jewelry; turn it into cash or a GTACS tuition credit. Gladhander will receive a 20% incentive as host, courtesy of Karat Carat. As a T.R.I.P. program added bonus, any item value applied to your GTACS tuition account will also get you an additional 2% credit. A private purchase time can be also be arranged. For details call Judy Bryant at 409-2659, email judy24kt@charter.net, or the Gladhander office at 941-4523, email gladhander@gtacs.org. 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. Used books and curriculum sale, June 9, 3-8 p.m., Lake City Christian Reformed Church, 1657 S. Morey Rd. Homeschool curriculum books, teacher resources, fiction for all ages, educational games and toys. Sponsored by HOPE - Cadillac Area Christian Homeschooling group. Call Yolanda at 394-0159 for table reservation information. 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. Visitors asked to check in at the Main Office. Call 933-8940. 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. ISEA Invasive Species Research Program, July 2-3, Grand Traverse Bay, for high school students. For details and application materials visit www.schoolship.org or email Christine Diana at cdiana@schoolship.org. "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. 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. MEETINGS Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, June 10, 12:30 p.m., Elks Club, 625 Bay Street, TC. Reservation deadline June 5; if not on a call list, call Linda Czajka at 932-7393. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS "Together We Can Become More Effective Parents", June 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 1050 Silver Dr., TC. For details or to register, call 947-2255. 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. 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. GTACS Hall of Fame, accepting nominations until July 15. Download the nomination form by going to www.gtacs.org and clicking on the Hall of Fame link. Questions may be directed to Cindy Weber at 995-8425, email cweber@gtacs.org. 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. SUMMER East Bay Charter Twp. Summer Camps, day camp for ages 5-12. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., weekdays. No camp July 4. Forms available at the township office. For details call 947-8647. Crooked Tree Arts Center, For details, scheduling and pricing, call 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. Noah's Ark Day care, "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, 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." 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, email 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, Kindergarten, Preschool/kindergarten Enrichment, Young Fives (tuition-free). Call 933-7800. Bishop Baraga Catholic School, Cheboygan, open registration preschool- 8th grade, 7:30 a.m.--4:30 p.m. Registration for K-8th grade $35 per student plus $25 tech fee per family. Scholarships avail. Call 627-5608. Manufacturing Technology Academy, For details, call 995-1304. Brilliant Minds Learning Center, 18557 Maple St., Lake Ann. Weekday child care, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Ages 6 mo. to 10 yrs. 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. 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, enrolling PS--12th grade. For an info packet or tour, contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, email cweber@gtacs.org. Child Care Connections/Northwest Michigan 4C Council, Free child care referrals to families in 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, preschool. Visit www.stmaryshannah.com. COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION West Shore Community College, Registration for summer and fall semesters will continue to the first week of each term's classes. The summer semester runs from June 2-July 25. The fall semester Sept. 3-Dec. 19. Students home for the summer from another college or university may enroll as guest students; submit either the Guest Student Application or the MACRAO approved Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Student Application prior to registration. Class and online course schedules under the "Campus Web" tab at www.westshore.edu. A printed course schedule, curriculum guide, registration and financial aid information available in the Campus Center or by calling 845-6211, extension 5946. MSU College of Education, summer Educational Technology Certificate Program at the University Center, TC. June 19-July 18. Registration deadline June 5. Visit http://edutech.msu.edu. Contact Brook Thompson at (517) 432-9259, email at edutech@msu.edu. 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, email ljorgens@umich.edu. LIFE Academy, NMC's program of lifelong learning designed by and for adults 55+. Call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees. West Shore Community College Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. 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. 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, woodworking at NMC's M-TEC. 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 email 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. 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 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. SPECIAL NOTICES The Pathfinder School seeking Guest Teachers, For information, call the school at 995-3800. 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 email khall@adoptionassociates.net or akoops@adoptionassociates.net. Visit www.adoptionassociates.net/. Volunteer gardeners, Help get the Northport school flowerbeds ready for graduation (June 6) and summer. Call the school office at 386-5153 a few days ahead of your anticipated work date; barrels will be available for the yard waste. Northport School walking track, The walking track and exercise equipment at Northport Public School is available for public use. To get to the track, enter the school through the main front doors and turn right, proceeding to the first hallway. Then turn left, going to the second door on the right for the stairway leading up to the track and exercise equipment. Use at your own risk.
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