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.
SPECIAL NOTICES
TCAPS Kindergarten Health Screening, for students who enrolled over the summer or missed the spring Roundup, Aug. 19, Traverse Heights Elementary, 933 Rose Street, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free vision and hearing screening; meet with a school nurse. Call 933-1718 to make an appointment.
Dennos Museum Center Docents, seeking volunteers to join the docent program. Guided by the Curator of Education and Interpretation, docents train weekly, and then give weekly tours September-June. Training for new recruits begins in September. Call 995-1029 to apply.
Osterlin Library at Northwestern Michigan College, summer term hours through Wednesday, Aug. 13: Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Closed Sundays. Offering two different levels of free summer classes, focusing on Internet research. Advance registration suggested. Contact Mary Beeker at mbeeker@nmc.edu or 995-1015.
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, Call 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/.
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.
Free breakfast and lunch, available for school age children at the Birch Street Elementary School (Kalkaska) cafeteria, weekdays through Aug. 22. Breakfast 8 -8:30 a.m., lunch noon-1 p.m. All food must be consumed at the site. Kalkaska High School will serve breakfast from 7-8 a.m, lunch 11:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 18-28.
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/OPEN HOUSE
Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Ed., openings in licensed Preschool Program and limited space available in the licensed PreK Program. For details call 946-2721 (mornings).
Trinity Lutheran School, openings in Grades 1-7. For details call 946-2721 (mornings).
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, openings in three-year-old classes and pre-K class. For an application or more information, contact Kim at 938-0911 or visit www.tccoop.org
St. Mary-Hannah Elementary School Open House, Aug. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley. PS-6th grade, day care, latch-key program, all-day Kindergarten Tues.-Fri. For details visit www.stmaryhannah.com or call 263-5288.
Spring Arbor University Open House, Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m., NMC University Center, TC. Financial aid; degree programs; application fee waived at Open House. More Life Scholarship information. For details visit www.arbor.edu or call 995-1760.
Glen Lake Elementary Preschool, Enrolling now. Openings available for 3- and 4-year-olds for the Fall 2008-09 school year. For details call Laura Collins at 334-3061 ext. 127.
SUMMER LIBRARY/BOOK CLUBS
"Catch the Reading Bug" events at local libraries.
Glen Lake Community Library (Empire), series of summer programs for kids and families, Thursdays at 11 a.m., open to the public, no advance registration. For details call 326-5361, or visit www.glenlakelibrary.net.
Kalkaska Co. Library, For details call 258-9411.
Interlochen Public Library, preschool through young adult, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For details, call 276-6767.
Devereaux Memorial Library (Grayling), For details call Jane at (989) 348-9214 ext. 205.
Central Lake District Library, Reading Club meets Tuesdays through Aug. 5, 3-4 p.m. For details call Dick Williams at 544-2517.
Wigglers Story Time, East Bay Branch Library. For preschoolers; Story Time 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of each month (8/20, 22, 27, 29). Programs last about 40 minutes and feature stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Always 1989 Three Mile Rd N. T.C., 49686. Call 922-2085 for more info.
Betsie Valley District Library, Catch the reading bug Wednesdays through Aug. 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. Aug. 6: Joanne Schroeder's Adventureland Puppets. Get moving with "Expressions with Ellie!" Learn the basics of dance while exercising creativity, making new friends, and having fun Saturday mornings through Aug. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 5: Colliding Colors. Ages 2-8, wear comfortable clothing. Call 378-2716.
SUMMER
Boyne Highlands Resort, is offering several summertime activities for all ages. Equestrian activities; Live Birds of Prey program; four golf courses; par-3 course; hiking and biking trails; scenic chair lift rides; Young Americans Dinner Theatre. Visit www.boyne.com/Summer/index.html or call (800) 462-6963.
Grass River Natural Area, Scholarships available for the Wednesday Nature Nuts and Explorers classes for kids 4-10; 10 a.m.-noon, July 9-Aug. 6. Call 533-8314.
Pine Patch Story Time, The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. June 30-Aug. 15. Free to the public.
Windward United Methodist Church sports camp, for ages 6-12, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11-15, Long Lake Township Park, 8870 North Long Lake Road. Basketball, soccer and volleyball. $20 for the first child, $10 for each additional child, max. of $40 per family (scholarships available). Contact Rebecca Scott, P.O. Box 1403, Traverse City, MI 49685; 421-1403; windwardchurch.org; or email jtentmaker@mac.com.
Central Michigan University-TC, Summer classes include "The Language of Politics" (late August). Call 995-1756.
Pathfinder School Summer Day Camps, one week sessions, June 30-Aug. 8. Call 995-3800 or visit www.thepathfinderschool.org.
KidzArt summer camps, Hosted at Hands On Art. June-August. Ages 5-12. Call 421-1222, visit www.kidzartMI.com.
Music Together, Mixed age music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Visit Sterling Studios at www.sterlingstudiosonline.com
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
6th Annual Great Lakes Children's Museum's Children's Art Fair, seeking artists and craftspeople ages 6--17 to exhibit and sell their work Aug. 15 in downtown Traverse City during the Arts Alive! Friday Night Live. All exhibited items must be original creations. Non-juried event, open to all children on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-register, $5 registration fee, indicate the type of items to be shown and sold. For an application or details, contact the museum at 932-4526 or email mumanner@glcm.org. Registration closes Aug. 13.
Filmstrip Festival, Aug. 12-15, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N., TC. All ages. Free popcorn with every showing. Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., Glenn Wolff. Aug. 13, 1 p.m., "Storytime Favorites." Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., "Caldecott Award Winners." Aug. 15, 1 p.m., "Tales From Many Lands." Call 922-2085 for details.
CLASS REUNIONS
Traverse City St. Francis class of 1988, 20th class reunion Sept 27, following the 1 p.m. homecoming football game at 5:30 p.m., Bayview Inn Bar and Grill in Acme. Tickets $10 per person includes dinner with cash bar. Additional information can be found on www.facebook.com group-tcsf class of 88. We are missing many address of alumni, complete list on Facebook. Questions call Valerie 263-4254, or email valrye@msn.com.
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.
St. Francis High School classes of 1958 and 1963, both reunions Aug. 23, Traverse City Elks Club, 625 Bay St. For details, members of the class of 1958 may call Abbie Nelson, 947-5926; the 1963 classmates may call Judy Belanger, 271-6473.
TC St. Francis Class of 1968, Sept. 5 football game at Thirlby Field (Look for a 1968 sign on the home side); Sleder's will be available post-game. Sept. 6, Sleder's on the Porch at 7 p.m., cash bar and appetizers. $10 per person, $20 per couple (Indicate Fri. and/or Sat.; Checks payable to Sleder's). RSVP by Aug. 25 by email to: kaschueller@gmail.com (Kathy Courtad), or loretta.bliss@gmail.com (Loretta Lezon). Send checks or RSVP by mail to: Jill VanStratt (Ameel), 8989 Sunset West, Traverse City, MI 49686. Seeking classmates Mary Lou Weber, Francis Zeeryp, Gloria Kroupa, Joe O'Brien, Gwen Schwind and Bonnie Whiteford.
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.
Help finding 1958 classmates, NO ADDRESS: Josephine Carney, Joe Eppinga, Karem Kampenga, Nancy McCreadie, Richard McLean, Mary Jo Morgan, Marion Selleck, Norman Shaw, Tom Stafford, Terry Yagle. CURRENT ADDRESS NEEDED: Elizabeth Dumbrille Wos, Nanette Ealy, Richard Ferguson, Susan Gamrath Roland, (Dr.) Theodore Green, Sundra Harig Wind, Don Hubbell, Russell Kirk, Patricia Lantz Broad, Kathleen Loomis Koester, Joe Maurer, Kendall Meyer, Marilyn Nantz Reynolds, Susan Sands Carey, Jerry Shank, Robert Shearer, Ann Sogge Blonshine, William Stephan, George Wollam. Call -Sharon Carpenter Hill at 946-7424; email richsharhill@aol.com.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
STS Foundation, Local area families are invited to host international exchange students coming to the area this fall. Students 15-18 have spending money and health insurance, and will attend local high school for the 2008-09 school year. Host families are responsible for room and board and a nurturing and safe environment. Students are proficient in English and must maintain satisfactory academic progress while in school here. All types of families are welcome to apply. Call (800) 721-4678 or (810) 736-1055, or email jordyk11@aol.com.
Youth For Understanding, Seeking host families for exchange students. Students may sign up to study abroad. More than 300 scholarships. Summer, semester and year options. 35 different countries. Call (866) 4YFU-USA, visit www.yfu-usa.org.
Aspect Foundation, Seeking host families for exchange students from nearly 30 countries arriving in August, aged 15-18. Contact Pam Woolcott at 264-6105, the national office at (800) US-YOUTH, or visit www.aspectfoundation.org.
ICES Exchange Student Programs, offering teens in the Grand Traverse area a year or semester Study Abroad Program in one of 10 countries. Seeking host families for students 15-18. 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, expenses reimbursed. Must be 25+. Visit www.effoundation.org, call Kara at (800) 447-4273, or email kara.pesola@ef.com.
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, For details call (800) 677-2773, or visit www.asse.com.
FUND RAISERS
TCAPS' Transportation Humanitarian Fund, annual fundraiser at the Northwestern Michigan Fair, Aug. 3-9. Volunteers are needed to work the main entry, grandstand, ticket booths, the campground gate, and to sell pit passes. To volunteer or to donate, call Denise Watzel at 933-1923.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Benzie MSU alumni Beach Bash, Aug. 14, 5 p.m., Point Betsie lighthouse. Brats, hot dogs and the fixings will be provided (no charge to paid members). Others will be charged $10. All asked to bring a dish to pass, own beverage and table service. Special guest Stella Cash, interim director of the MSU Alumni Association.
Fly a kite with the Great Lakes Children's Museum, in conjunction with the traveling hands-on exhibit Jump to Japan at the Con Foster Building, families can fly kites in Open Space every Wednesday from 4--6 p.m. until Aug. 20. Kid-friendly kites are available for purchase. Kite-making workshops will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 6. There will be no kite flying if thunderstorms are in the area, but workshops will still be held. For details call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org
NMC Summer Life Adventure Learning, Aug. 11-14, for ages 50+. Using a model similar to Elderhostel, features presentations by content experts, day trips, and optional activities at NMC. Cost of the four-day package is $175, includes several meals. Some residence hall housing available. For details or to register, call 995-1700, or visit www.nmc.edu/ees
Write On! Writing Skills Camp, For students entering grades 4-6 to review basic writing skills. Aug. 11-15, 10 a.m.-noon, $200. Call Sylvan Learning of Traverse City at 941-0060.
Write On! Writing Techniques Camp, For students entering grades 6-8 to improve their writing skills by focusing on the writing process. Aug. 11-15, 1-3 p.m., $200. Call Sylvan Learning of Traverse City at 941-0060.
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