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.
CLASS REUNIONS
Grayling High School Class of 1978, 30th reunion events June 27-28. Visit www.casdk12.net/alumni_information.htm#1978 for event information and RSVP.
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/
TC Central Classes of 1975-77, casual reunion gathering Aug. 15, at 7 p.m., Creekside at the Williamsburg, 4230 M-72 East. Alumni from St. Francis encouraged to attend. $20 per person, cash bar. Ticket price includes a BBQ cookout. RSVP and send payment (payable to Class of 1976) to: Jane Jason, 416 N. Spruce St., TC, MI 49684. For details call Jane Jason 883-8668 or Sue Nyland Gotts 883-6538.
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
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.
"A Musical Homecoming", June 20, 7 p.m., Leelanau Children's Choir and Leelanau Youth Ensemble at Northport Community Arts Center. 15th Anniversary gala reception will follow. Previous choir members asked to call Director Margaret Bell at 883-SING. Tickets $20 for adults, $5 for 18 and under, available at the NCAC office, Dog Ears Books in Northport, The Painted Bird in Suttons Bay, Leelanau Books in Leland, and at the door. Sponsored by the Northport Community Arts Center. For details, visit www.leelanauchildrenschoir.com.
FUND RAISERS
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
Park Pals, Tuesdays, June 10-Aug. 26, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Memorial Park in Benzonia (behind Williams Auto). Bring a picnic lunch for your family and enjoy some adult time while kids enjoy outdoor fun and friends. For details call 882-7190.
Tuesdays at the Township, summer programs for kids of all ages; $2 per child per class, Long Lake Fire Hall classroom, 8870 N. Long Lake Rd., TC. June 24: Where's Waldo? in El Salvador, ages 5-8: 9-10 a.m., ages 9+ 10:30 a.m.-noon. July 1: Groovin' Tie dye, all ages: 10-11:15 a.m. or noon-1:15 p.m. To register call Leslie at 946-2249.
Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve, Classes include Underwater Photography, Underwater Archaeology, Nautical Archaeology Society training programs; Call 995-1700 to sign up or stop by EES Office at the University Center on Cass Street in Traverse City.
Windermere Farm Horse Schools, Celebrating our 16th year of Summer Schools! A fun-filled, friendly environment for building self esteem through riding, caring for horses, and performing in a riding exhibition. June 23-27, July 21-25, and July 28-Aug 1. For details call Maureen 938-9552.
"Jump to Japan", Great Lakes Children's Museum annex, Con Foster Building. Learn to create "manga," a form of cartooning, anime, and woodblocks; arts and crafts activities; workshops. Open through Sept. 1. For details call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
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 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.
American Association of University Women, June 10, 6-8 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth Street, TC. A tour of "Sunnybank" home and garden with Dee Blair. Light supper at the Heritage Center. Guests and visitors welcome. For details, call Letha Cairns, Program Vice President at 271-6832.
WSCC "Big Question", June 12, 11 a.m., Administrative and Conference Center. Open meeting devoted to brainstorming programs and events that can best serve and engage the local community on the question of civil discourse. All interested community members invited to first planning session. Refreshments will be served. For details, call Susan Spencer at 845-3317 or email stspencer@westshore.edu.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Systems--Entry Level, June 23-27, for anyone interested in solar essentials including builders, architects, code officials, construction and energy-related workers, teachers, attorneys, and elected officials. Participants may opt to take the nationally recognized exam for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certificate of Knowledge on June 28. Advanced Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electrical Systems, Aug. 4-8, for candidates seeking to add solar credentials to their existing license or seeking NABCEP PV Installer Certification. $775 includes materials. Some NMC dorm lodging available. For details and to register, contact NMC Extended Educational Services at 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/energy.
"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
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
Windermere Farm Horse Schools, Celebrating our 16th year of Summer Schools! A fun-filled, friendly environment for building self esteem through riding, caring for horses, and performing in a riding exhibition. June 23-27, July 21-25, and July 28-Aug 1. For details call Maureen 938-9552.
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, summer activities for ages 13-18 in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim and Kalkaska counties. All events are supervised by counselors, street outreach workers and volunteers. For details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
Victory Early Childhood Center Space Exploration Learning Academy, June 16-20 and 23-27. For details call 843-2410.
Creative Thinkers Summer Camp, for ages 6-12, Session 1 June 17-July 3; Session 2 July 15-31. Meets Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brethren High School. Registration fee $15 per session due first day of class (checks payable to Brethren High School). 10% discount for enrolling two or more kids. For registrations forms, visit Brethren High School or call Jenice Momber at 477-5356.
Traverse City Children's Theatre, enrolling summer classes and day camp programs. Ages 5-21. Tuition assistance available. For details call 947-2210 ext 103, or visit www.tcctheatre.org.
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.
Central Michigan University-TC, Summer classes include "The Development of Jazz Through 1945," (June); The Language of Politics" (late August). For details, call the CMU-TC at 995-1756.
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 lunch). Call 421-1222, visit www.kidzartMI.com.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Program, "Catch the Reading Bug!" every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for six weeks, beginning late June.
Music Together, Mixed age music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love them. Summer classes begin June 22. For details visit Sterling Studios at www.sterlingstudiosonline.com
West Shore CC College for Kids, July 7-11, ages 9-13. Registration open through June 30. Completed forms may be mailed to the college or faxed to 845-7227. For details call Rebecca Fox at 845-6211, ext. 3207; visit www.westshore.edu or e-mail collegeforkids@westshore.edu.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
West Shore CC, Registration for summer and fall semesters continues into the first week of each term's classes. Summer: June 2-July 25. Fall: Sept. 3-Dec. 19. Students home for the summer may enroll as guest students; submit Guest Student Application or the MACRAO approved Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Student Application. Schedules under the "Campus Web" tab at www.westshore.edu. Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration and financial aid info available in the Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946.
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 CC 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.
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/.
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
TCAPS, There will be a half-day of school for all students June 9-June 11 at all Traverse City Area Public Schools. School officially dismisses for the summer recess at the end of the school day June 11.
1st Congressional District service academy nominations, Students needing nominations to U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy may apply to Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Menominee). All necessary paperwork must be completed by Oct. 11. For application and eligibility details, call (906) 875-3751 or (800) 950-7371; or visit www.house.gov/stupak and click on Service Academies at the top of the home page.
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.
Food Service, Traverse City Area Public Schools Food Service will provide meals for the Northwestern Michigan Migrant Program students attending summer programs: Leelanau/Benzie Summer Migrant School (Suttons Bay Elementary) June 18-Aug. 6 (no school July 4).
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