Education Calendar: 09/09/2008

September 09, 2008 12:00 am

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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.

COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION

TBAISD Adult Education Program, now enrolling adults who would like to finish high school diploma for evening classes at the Career Tech Center. Instruction free of charge. Child care available on-site. Call 922-7826.

Spring Arbor University Special Education Learning Disabilities cohort, University Center in Gaylord, fall 2008. For requirements and details about the program, contact Deanna Couture, Admissions Specialist, at (989) 705-3740 or dcouture@arbor.edu.

Kirtland Community College, Call the Gaylord location at (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu for schedules at all Kirtland sites.

West Shore CC, Registration continues into the first week classes. Offering dual-enrollment to high school students. Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration and financial aid info in the Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946.

NMC's LIFE Academy, 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.

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.

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.

TBA-ISD Adult Education Program, now enrolling adults at Michigan Works! Learning Labs in Cadillac, Kalkaska, East Jordan, Petoskey, Traverse City and Manistee. Finish high school diploma; prepare for the GED; improve basic job skills or learn basic computer and keyboarding skills. Instruction free of charge. For details and locations, call (800) 442-1074.

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/.

MEETINGS

Leelanau County Association of Retired School Personel, Sept. 17, 11:50 a.m., Bluebird Cafe, Leland. $11 includes lunch and gratuity. Reservations required; call Emma Stayer at 271-3689 by Sept. 15. Speaker is Brian Ursu, president of Veritas Investment Management.

MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE

"Sudan: The Cost of Silence", photographic exhibition, Sept. 11-28, West Shore Community College (Scottlville) Arts & Sciences Center. Part of "The Big Question" series. Opening reception with photographer Ryan Spencer Reed in the Arts and Sciences Atrium from 2-5:30 p.m. For details about the exhibit or Big Question series, contact Susan Spencer at 845-5954 or stspencer@westshore.edu.

Auditions for "Anessia Rising", Sept. 8-9, 6 p.m., West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, Scottville. Cast needs 6-8 women, 8-10 men, 2-3 children. Auditioners will read from the script. Play will be performed Oct. 23-25, 8 p.m., closes with Oct. 26 matinee, 3 p.m. For details, call Dr. Rick Plummer at 843-5928.

Auditions for "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe", Homeschooler Production, Sept. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church, TC. Bring a sack lunch. $58 class fee if student is accepted. Daytime rehearsals Thursdays through October. (231) 313-2420 or www.theHAP.net.

TSO Civic Orchestra and Strings auditions, Civic Orchestra, Civic Chamber Strings and Civic Prelude Strings (Formerly the Traverse Youth Orchestra, Bay Chamber Strings and Prelude Chamber Strings) audition Sept. 9, 4:30-7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street, TC. To schedule an audition call 947-7120 or email zmoore@tso-online.org.

West Shore Community College band/choir/orchestra, Jazz Band will rehearse Thursdays from 6-7:50 p.m. Concert Choir begins rehearsals Sept., 9 at 7 p.m. and will perform Dec. 14 and April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. Concert Band begins rehearsals Sept. 10, rehearsing Wednesdays from 6-7:50 p.m. Symphony Orchestra rehearsal begins Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. A successful audition or the permission of the conductor is a prerequisite to membership in the orchestra. With exception of the Collegiates and the Symphony Orchestra, these groups are open to all players. All performing ensembles are offered as courses for college credit or as enrichment. Area musicians interested are encouraged to attend the first rehearsals. For details call the music department at 843-5893, or access visit www.westshore.edu/webs/music/

The NMC Free Film Movie, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., "Hamlet 2," State Theatre, TC. Free screenings are open to students of any grade level (as appropriate for the individual movie rating); seating is on a first-come first-serve basis. The general public is welcome to attend, paying regular admission price. For details visit www.statetheatretc.org.

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT/OPEN HOUSE

TC East Middle School, Open House for all grades Sept. 9, 6-- 7:30 p.m. Call 933-7300.

TC West Middle School, 6th grade Open House Sept. 11, 6-- 7:30 p.m.; 7th and 8th grade Open House Sept. 18, 6-- 7:30 p.m. Call 933-8200.

The Pathfinder School, call 995-3800.

Traverse City Christian Schools, call 946-5276 for Pre-School thru 5th Grade programs; 929-1747 for Middle/Senior High programs.

Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Ed., openings in licensed Preschool Program and limited space available in the licensed PreK Program. Call 946-2721 (mornings).

Trinity Lutheran School, openings in Grades 1-7. Call 946-2721 (mornings).

Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, openings in three-year-old classes and pre-K class. For an application or more information, call Kim at 938-0911 or visit www.tccoop.org

St. Mary-Hannah Elementary School, 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley. PS-6th grade, day care, latch-key program, all-day Kindergarten Tues.-Fri. Visit www.stmaryhannah.com or call 263-5288.

New Horizon Montessori, enrolling children ages 15 mo. to 6 years. All-day, year-round programs. Call (231) 409-5533 or visit www.newhorizonmontessori.com.

CLASS REUNIONS

Class of 1958 luncheon, noon second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.

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.

Midland High School class of 1959, planning 50th reunion for Sept. 11 and 12, 2009. Any readers with addresses for classmates please send the information, with e-mail addresses if possible, to Larry Wegner, lrwsmw@yahoo.com or 9266 Crescent Beach Rd., Sand Point, MI 48755.

"Back to the Burg", reunion for the "old" Williamsburg school, Sept. 13, Social Hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg. For details call Gay (Bannen) Scott at (231) 879-3375.

Second Yuba School reunion, all grades, Sept. 13, noon, Yuba Park. Potluck lunch, bring a dish to pass and table service. If you haven't been contacted, call Jackie Smith at (231) 264-8038.

Honor School Reunion, all classes, Sept. 20, Platte River Assoc. Hall, 12990 Honor Hwy., 4 p.m. social gathering, 5 p.m. dinner; bring a dish to pass and table service. $3 per person. Beverage provided. Questions? Call Bev Popp at 352-9215 or Jim Morse at 275-7826.

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.

TC Central HS class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat at 938-0287 or Kay at 947-5399.

FUNDRAISERS

The TBAISD Career-Tech Center Scholarship Golf Outing, Sept. 21, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. 1 p.m. shotgun start. Green fees $95 for The Spruce, $110 for The Bear, include a lunch and dinner at the resort. Hole sponsorships still available. All proceeds benefit students attending the CTC. Contact Brent Boerema at 922-6369 for registration or sponsorship information.

Cherry Knoll Elementary School, bricks from the original school building will be sold for $5 each during all family activities at the Cherry Knoll at Sabin Campus, 2075 Cass Road, and available from any PTO board member. All funds raised will be used for additional yearbook pages. For details call Sheila Mosley at 941-8643.

SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS

Dungeons and Dragons Quest, Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, free and open for ages 15+. May last four hours or more. Future dates: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11, May 9. Call 932-8500 for details.

Central High School Trojan Soccer K-6 mini-camp, Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m., free for young soccer players at the Coast Guard fields. All K-6 grade boys and girls welcome as individuals or teams. Those attending will receive free admission to the Sept. 18 Trojans vs. Alpena soccer game and participate in a pre-game penalty kick shootout where prizes will be awarded.

Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop Dance Society, Mandatory registration and orientation meeting for parents and participants (Dinner will be served) 6 p.m. at the following locations/dates: Grand Traverse Band TC Office Sept. 15; GTB Community Building in Charlevoix Sept. 16; GTB Medicine Lodge in Peshawbestown Sept. 17; Benzie GTB Community Building Sept. 18. Bring a copy of child's final report card from last year. Classes begin early October 2008. For questions or details call Monica or Bud at (231) 534-7882.

Music Together, Mixed age music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Free demo class Sept. 13; Fall classes begin Sept. 15. Visit Sterling Studios at www.sterlingstudiosonline.com

Traverse City Reads events, Sept. 21-22 visit by Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time." For details visit www.tcreads.org.

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 Rock and Mineral Club Show, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 6th Street, TC. $2 donation includes Con Foster Museum entry. Children under 12 free, must be accompanied by adult.

Interlochen Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Oct. 12, 1 to 3 p.m., Interlochen Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/

GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.

Wigglers Story Time, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd N. TC For preschoolers; Story Time 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Call 922-2085.

Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Call 223-7700.

Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story TIme Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for children birth to 4 years old. Teen after school program (grades 6-12) Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center available with Live Homework Help daily from 4-9 p.m. Call 536-7131.

SPECIAL NOTICES

TCAPS School Picture/Retake dates, Call individual school sites for details or visit www.tcaps.net

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.