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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.
Kalkaska County Library, July 1: 2-4 p.m., local jewelry maker Don Reed, who will demonstrate creating jewelry and have some on display. Short story hour on (rock theme) at 2:30 p.m. for all ages.
Peninsula Community Library, July 2: Gardening; take home a container garden. For details call 223-7700.
East Bay Branch Library, Read books! Get prizes! Reports start June 23. For details visit www.tadl.org/branchmemberlibs/ebay.html or call 922-2085.
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 begins 10:30-noon, showing of "Tale of Despereaux" (rated G). Call 536-7131 or visit http://jvdl.info for details.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Club, 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, including music, local authors, nature activities, magic, and more. For the complete lineup, 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 info and pricing, visit www.thepathfinderschool.org (click on Summer Programs) or call Leisa Hankins at 995-3800.
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 on a first-come, first-served basis for children 4-10 to attend the entire five week series, Weds. 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, activities on a different theme each week. For details call the GRNA office at (23) 533-8314.
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. Register at 938-5869.
Forest Lakes Bible Church Adventure Day Camps, July 27-31, ages 4 yrs.-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 (used for 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 Camp Torenta, on Lake Mitchell. 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.
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.
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
www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. Practical ideas and engaging activities for children to experience in the Grand Traverse region.
Summer Movies!, June 30, 12:30 p.m. "Nanny McPhee" (G). Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge, all ages.
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.
Young Artist Workshops , Up North Kids Bookstore TC. Designed for ages 4-12. $15 per child, or less if signing up for all workshops. E-mail upnorthkidsbookstore@gmail.com or visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com.
SPECIAL NOTICES
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.
Northport Public School, The walking track at the school will be open from 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily for public use.
FUNDRAISERS
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
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.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Open enrollment: 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, info available all summer. Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425 or cweber@gtacs.org.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
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
"Heroes Day" concert, July 6, NMC Community Concert Band and Jazz Band, 7 p.m., National Cherry Festival Bay Side Music Stage.
Friday Fine Arts Fun with Kat Brown, Drama, Music, Art and Dancing for ages 5 to 12. 1-3:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Based on the story "Who's In Rabbits House?" by Verna Aardema. July 3: Make and use stick puppets.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
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.
A Nocturnal Adventure, July 1, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome for an after-dark adventure to discover insects of the night using an ultraviolet light to attract insects, play a cocoon game and even drink "Bug Juice"! Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Space limited; call 941-0960 to register. $5 suggested donation.
GT Bay YMCA Recreational Gymnastics, Classes will meet once a week for six weeks (except Advanced 2 Flyers which meets twice each week), through the week of July 27. PreTeam and Team classes are ongoing with a 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.
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.
Borders "Train Like an Astronaut" Sweepstakes, through July 27, customers can visit www.borders.com/moon or astronomy.com and enter for a chance to win a four-day trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a Family Astronaut Training Experience; One 1st Prize: Meade 6"ETX-LS telescope; 10 2nd Prizes: one-year subscription to Astronomy magazine; 10 3rd Prizes: astronomy calendar from Astronomy magazine.
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.
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, Enrolling students for summer 2009 quarter. Classes began June 29, with registration continuing through the first week. The campus will be closed July 3-4 in observance of Independence Day. Students may schedule an appointment at www.baker.edu. For details e-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call Admissions at 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 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.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. Also participating in the FLEX program, to bring Russian students to the U.S. 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.
STS Foundation, Local families are invited to host international exchange students, ages 15-18, coming to the area this fall to attend local high schools for the 2009-10 school year. Host families are responsible for providing meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing and safe environment. All types of families are welcome to apply to host including empty nesters, older couples, young couples, families with/without children and even single parents. For details call (800) 522-4678 or e-mail info@stsfoundation.org.
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