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.
FOOD SERVICE
Traverse City Area Public Schools Summer Food Service Programs, Meals will be served at Suttons Bay Migrant, 310 Elm Street, Suttons Bay, from June 17-Aug. 4: breakfast 8:15-8:45 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; snack 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Meals will be served at Traverse Heights Elementary, 933 Rose St., Traverse City from June 16-Sept. 4 (except July 3): breakfast 7:30-8 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under, or those up to age 26 enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
This year's theme is "Be Creative." Visit your local library to sign up.
East Bay Branch Library, Reports start June 23. Located at 1989 Three Mile Rd., TC; 922-2085.
Kalkaska County Library, June 24: 10:30 a.m., Storyteller Steveanna Rose "Creativity Through Critters."
Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. until Aug. 14. Sign up for Reading Challenge to earn prizes; ask for reading log at the desk.
Central Lake District Library, All ages welcome. Wednesdays, July 1-29, 2-3 p.m. For details call Dick Williams at 544-2517.
Jordan Valley District Library, Five weeks, ages 5-12. All programs free. July 1 sign-up 10:30-noon, showing of "Tale of Despereaux" (rated G). Call 536-7131 or visit http://jvdl.info for details.
Interlochen Public Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 17-July 22, July 29-Aug. 5.
Glen Lake Community Library, Weekly programs featuring a variety of activities for kids and families. Visit www.glenlakelibrary.net, or call 326-5361.
Summer CAMPS AND CLASSES
Pathfinder School Day Camps, June 29-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parent-child Nature Discovery for 3 year olds; Young Explorers for ages 4-5; Discovery for ages 6-8; Adventure for ages 9-12. For weekly session information and pricing, visit www.thepathfinderschool.org (click on Summer Programs) or call Leisa Hankins at 995-3800.
Studio 7 Arts Summer Camps, Ages 8-18, "Exploring Creative Art" two camps, July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7, weekdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 225 W. 14th St., TC. Bring lunch. $95/wk. Pre-register by June 25 at 938-5869.
St. Mary Summer Vacation Bible school, ages 4 yrs. - 6th grade, June 22-25, 9 a.m.-noon, $5/child. St. Mary School- Lake Leelanau. Contact Andrea at 256-1115 or Tina at 357-9958 for details.
Forest Lakes Bible Church Adventure Day Camps, July 27-31, ages 4 years - 6th grade, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Awards Ceremony Friday 2:30-3 p.m., Parents encouraged to attend. No fee; free will offering appreciated, will be used to help cover camp expenses. Pre-register by calling Sue McIntyre. Students in 7th grade or higher who are interested in helping at Day Camp should contact Sue McIntrye at 946-2118 or dasuemcintyre@charter.net.
New Horizon Montessori summer program, June 15-Aug. 20, ages 15 mo.- 6 yrs. For details or to register, call Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
"Express Yourself" Summer Book Talk, For 6-8 graders, Wednesdays June 17-July 22, 1 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Story Room.
Cadillac Area YMCA, Enrolling now for camp at Camp Torenta on Lake Mitchell. Starts June 29. Ages 3-14. Day camps 6-12; Resident camps 8-14. Preschool Explorer Program for 3-5. Teen Canoeing. Adventure Camp. Register: 421 S. Mitchell, call 775-3369, visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org.
History Alive! Day Camps, Benzie Area Historical Society summer activity programs for children. Session 1 ages 6-9, July 6-9. Session 2 ages 10-12 July 27-- 30. M-Th., 9 a.m. -4 p.m., $95 per child includes lunch. Drop off/pick up at Benzie Area Historical Museum; transportation w/in county provided by Benzie Bus. For details and registration forms, call 882-5539, or visit www.bahmuseum.org.
Grass River Natural Area, Scholarships available for children 4-10 to attend Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon, July 8-Aug. 5. Nature Nuts (4-6) and Nature Explorers (7-10) discover the plants and animals that live in the natural area through hikes, games, crafts and other fun activities built around a different theme each week. For details call the GRNA office at (23) 533-8314.
2009 Girl Scout Day Camp, July 28-30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Camp Saki, TC. Open to girls in grades K-8. $40 per Girl Scout, $10 additional for non-members, includes optional bus, snacks, drinks, backpack and patch. To register, visit www.gsmists.org. For questions or to volunteer, call 947-7354.
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.
Take It From The Top Musical Theatre Workshops, Aug. 4-6, Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. $270 for Music, Dance, Theatre Workshop (Pre-Teen 10-13; Teens 14-- 18). $150 for Audition Workshop July 30-- 31 (18 and older). To register visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop or call (517) 432-2000, toll-free (800) WHARTON.
Sylvan Learning Center, Summer programs, ACT/SAT prep, reading, writing, math. For details call Hillary Malone at 941-0060 or visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/traversecity.
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).
NMC "College for Kids", 163 one-week learning adventures for ages 4-17. Limited financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call 995-1700.
TCAPS Summer Adventure Day Camps, June 16-Sept 4 at: 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. Ages 5-- 12 (plus 3-4 year olds at Westwoods and Willow Hill). Financial assistance available via DHS for qualifying families. For details call Sanders Frye at 933-7967 or visit www.tcaps.net/summerprograms.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
TADL BATL Multi-Game Open Play, June 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages. Traverse Area District Library.
www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. Practical ideas and engaging activities for children to experience in the Grand Traverse region.
Glen Lake Community Library, Thursdays, 11 a.m. June 25 "Lighthouses and Legends" with singer/storyteller Kitty Donohoe.
Manga Book Club, Ages 13+. June 25, 7-8 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room.
Kids' Free Fishing Day, June 27, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Campus.
Summer Movies!, June 30, 12:30 p.m. "Nanny McPhee" (PG). Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge, all ages.
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, encyclopedias or Reader's Digest condensed books. All proceeds benefit the Interlochen Public Library. For details call 276-6767.
Dennos Museum Center, New hours of operation and admission fees go into effect July 1: Hours of operation will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MTWFS, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission will be $6 for adults, $4 for children, free to museum members.
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 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.
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 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.
Long Lake Elementary PTO Garage Sale, June 27, 8 a.m.-- 4:30 p.m., at the school, 778 North Long Lake Road. Proceeds will benefit classroom needs, student programming, and fieldtrips for the 2009-10 school year. Call Karmon Hull at 590-2533 for details.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Summer Stories and Songs, Saturdays, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. June 27: Cirque Amongus. Free of charge. For details call 932-8503 or e-mail children@tadl.org.
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, 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.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, 2nd Friday of each month at AAA, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4th Friday of each month at GT Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for appt.: 922-4843.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
The Neoteric Workshops, Gender-specific writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. First workshops June 26-28, at the pavilion at Cherry Bend Community Park, Elmwood Twp. $10 per session. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
Working memory and ADHD, June 30, 6-7:30 p.m., Munson Medical Center Conference Room 1. Psychiatrist Jeffrey Weckstein, M.D., discusses new home-based computer techniques, the working memory-training program and how it can benefit children who suffer from ADHD. Pre-register by calling Munson Community Health Library at 935-9265.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Creativity Through Critters, June 24, 10:30 a.m., Kalkaska County Library. Exploring Mich. animals through art with Steveanna Rose art, orgami (take home) and creative movement. For details call 258-9411.
NMC Community Concert Band, June 25, 7:30 p.m., Music House, Acme. Free outdoor concert.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
GT Bay YMCA Recreational Gymnastics, Classes meet weekly for 6 weeks (except Advanced 2 Flyers, meets 2x/wk.), week of June 22-week of July 27. PreTeam and Team classes ongoing (monthly payment plan). Some classes require coach recommendation for enrollment. Y Gymnastics Center, 1100 Woodmere, Suite A, TC. Registration info and forms available at www.gtbayymca.org, or call Betsy Van Deinse at 929-2869.
Exploring Wetlands with Ducks Unlimited, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. A donation of $5 is suggested. For details call 941-0960.
Kids' Free Fishing Day, June 27, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Campus.
Camping with Kids, June 27, 1-2 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. Introduction to camping with kids. A donation of $5 is suggested. For details call 941-0960.
ISEA family science sails, June 30-July 2, Invasive Species Research Program sail with Charlevoix high school students. Free Open House June 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Charlevoix City Marina. Three family sail opportnuities July 1-2, $40 for adults, $35 children under 18; to register call 271-3077.
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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 www.michigan.gov/deqgreenchemistry, or call (800) 662-9278.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Early fall registration, Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC Kirtland-Gaylord enrolling for the 2009 fall semester, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 13-17. Fall classes start Aug. 22. For details, call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu.
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, Enrolling students for summer 2009 quarter. Classes begin June 29, with registration continuing through the first week. Schedule an appointment at www.baker.edu or call 876-3100.
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/.
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