June 16, 2009 06:50 am The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 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. MEETINGS GTBA-MEA-Retired, June 16, 11 a.m. social time, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, 12:30 p.m. program, Arlen Matson, Retired TCAPS teacher and author. Luncheon is $10 at the door. Leelanau County Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, June 17, 11:55 a.m., Bluebird Cafe, Leland. Featuring performance by North Bay Celtic. (Reservations were due June 15). Call Emma Stayer at 271-3689. MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE "The Last Five Years On Broadway", Leelanau Children's Choir & Leelanau Youth Ensemble, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children, under age 5 free; available at Dog Ear Books, Leelanau Books, The Painted Bird and at the door. NMC Community Concert Band, June 25, 7:30 p.m., Music House, Acme. Free outdoor concert. CLASS REUNIONS TC Central class of 1940, 39th reunion July 25, 1-5:30 p.m., Elks Club TC. Members of the class and their spouses/guests invited, as well as members of the classes of 1939 and 1941. Invitations will be sent to classmates with addresses on file. Those who may have had a change of address should contact Margaret Dobson at 946-5717. 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 392-6307 or Kevin Jaeger at 342-6340. Visit www.northernresource.com/tc-class-79 for ticket information and event details. Mother of Our Savior grade school (Detroit), All class grade school reunion Aug. 15 at Monaghan's K of C in Livonia. Call Joe McCauley at (734) 420-2898 for more information. 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. Summer www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. Practical ideas and engaging activities for children to experience in the Grand Traverse region. YMCA, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Open weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, closed Sun., through Labor Day. For program details visit www.gtbayymca.org, 933-YMCA (9622). TCAPS Summer Adventure Day Camps, June 16-Sept 4 at these locations: Cherry Knoll Elementary School (TC East Middle School), 1776 Three Mile Road; Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street; Westwoods Elementary School, 1500 Fisher Road; Willow Hill Elementary School, 1250 Hill Street. For ages 5-- 12 (plus 3-4 year olds at Westwoods and Willow Hill). Financial assistance may be available though the Department of Human Services for qualifying families. For details contact Sanders Frye at 933-7967 or visit www.tcaps.net/summerprograms. NMC "College for Kids", 163 one-week learning adventures for ages 4-17. Began June 15. Limited financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call 995-1700. Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Club, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 17-July 22, July 29-Aug. 5. New Horizon Montessori summer program, June 15-Aug. 20, ages 15 mo.- 6 years. For details or to register, call Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com. East Bay Branch Library Summer Reading Club, June 20 Reader's Party, 1:30p.m. Free prizes, and refreshments. Reports start June 23. 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 932-8503 or e-mail children@tadl.org. Get Creative Summer Reading Club, kick-off June 19, 10:30 a.m., Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Fridays until Aug. 14. Sign up for Reading Challenge to earn prizes; ask for reading log at the desk. "Express Yourself" Summer Book Talk, For 6-8 graders, Wednesdays June 17-July 22, 1 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Story Room. Summer Movies!, "Ratatouille" June 22, 12:30 p.m.; "Nanny McPhee" June 30, 12:30 p.m. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge, all ages. TADL BATL Multi-Game Open Play, June 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages. Traverse Area District Library. Kids' Free Fishing Day, June 27, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Campus. Manga Book Club, Ages 13+. June 25, 7-8 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Cadillac Area YMCA, Enrolling now for camp at Camp Torenta on Lake Mitchell. Starts June 29. Ages 3-14. Day camps for 6-12; Resident camps for 8-14. Preschool Summer Explorer Program for 3-5. Teen Canoeing. Adventure Camp. Register at 421 S. Mitchell, call 775-3369, or visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org. Jordan Valley District Library, Be Creative Reading Program, Five weeks, ages 5-12. Registration begins July 1. All programs free. Summer reading entertainment Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 536-7131 for details. SPECIAL NOTICES 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 276-6767. 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 995-8425; e-mail cweber@gtacs.org. Cheerleading, Seeking enthusiastic partners to establish a non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Interested persons please contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Traverse City All-Star Cheer, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707. 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. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS The Neoteric Workshops, Writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18, and are gender specific. First workshops June 26-28, at the pavilion at Cherry Bend Community Park, Elmwood Twp. $10 per session, with a discount available for those who sign up for the entire year. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics. FUNDRAISERS St. Mary School Annual Unwanted Treasure Sale, June 26-27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 28, 8 a.m.-noon, in the Old Gym. Donate items (NO clothing) June 2, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and June 22-25, 8 a.m.-- 4 p.m. Call with questions or if you have items to donate that require pickup: Cathy Herman 590-3285; Julie Krombeen 667-0570. Boyne Thunder Poker Run, July 10-11, Boyne City. Benefits Camp Quality, a non-profit organization that provides special experiences and support for children with cancer and their families. For details visit www.boynethunder.com, call 582-9009, or contact Chris Parks at 675-5241; e-mail mainstreet@boynecity.com. School Enrollment/CHILD CARE Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, now enrolling students in all grades for the 2009-10 school year for Holy Angels Preschool & Elementary (Preschool 3's-- 2nd grade); Immaculate Conception Elementary (3rd-- 5th); St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School (6th-- 8th); and St. Francis High School (9th-- 12th). Personal tours and information available throughout the summer. Contact Cindy Weber, Director of Admissions, at 995-8425 or cweber@gtacs.org. New Horizon Montessori, Open House July 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet staff and families, tour, complete enrollment process. For details contact Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com. The Child Care Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Openings for ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs. To register or for a tour, call 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 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 947-3780 or toll free at (800) 632-7334 to make an appt. INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512, e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com Children's Story Hour, Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling. Wigglers Story Time, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd N., Traverse City. Includes stories, songs, poetry fingerplays and fun. 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. 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 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 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 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: 922-4843. SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS Introduction to Paddlesports, June 17, 7-9 p.m. Traverse Area Paddle Club at the Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. Information for beginners about canoeing and kayaking in the Traverse City area. A donation of $5 is suggested. Space is limited; call 941.0960 to register. International Affairs Forum lecture, "The World Turned Upside Down," June 18, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $10/person, available in advance or at the door. 995-1700. Fly Fishing & Fish Habitat, June 20, 10 a.m.-- noon and 1-3 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. Short hike and program on river and stream habitat for fish. See a demonstration of fly tying and try your own hand at casting with a fly rod. A donation of $5 is suggested. Space is limited; call 941.0960 to register. TADL Summer Stories and Songs series, Saturdays June 20-Aug. 8, 11 a.m. in the Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room (except July 4 & 11 when the Library will be closed). Kids' Free Fishing Day, June 27, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Campus. Crooked Tree Arts Center, classes and events. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org. Chance to Dance, Fridays, 10 p.m.-midnight, NMC Physical Education Bldg. 995-1700. icon Learning, 20 min. overview of tutoring system Thursdays at 1 p.m. at 221 Garland St. Suite J, TC. Bring lunch and learn about this new educational approach. SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, seeking nominations for STAR awards in Hispanic engineering. Deadline 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. 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 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org/files/inlandseas/784.pdf. FOREIGN EXCHANGE ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. For details call Marilyn Elston at 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 944-2620 or 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 421-1904, e-mail 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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