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MEETINGS
Elk Rapids High School Parent Teacher Conferences, Oct. 14, 5-8:30 p.m.
TCAPS Parent/Teacher Conferences, East Middle: Oct. 14 & 15, 4-7 p.m.; West Middle: Oct. 13 & 15, 4-7 p.m.; Central High: Oct. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; West High: Oct. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; TC High: Oct. 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Central Grade: K only Oct. 16 & 21, 4-7 p.m., Grades 1-5 Oct. 13, 15 & 22; Eastern: Grades 1-5 Oct. 20, 22 & 26, 4:40-7:40 p.m.; Interlochen Community: Oct. 14, 15 & 20, 4:40-7:15 p.m.; Long Lake: Oct. 14, 5-8 p.m.; Old Mission Peninsula: Oct. 14 & 19, 5-8 p.m.; Silver Lake: Oct. 14, 20 & 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Traverse Heights: Oct. 14, 20 & 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Willow Hill: Oct. 22, 28 & Nov. 3, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
MEA-Retired, Oct. 20, Grand Traverse Heritage Center. Lunch 11:30 a.m. for $11; RSVP to Candy Ashley at 947-7925 by noon Oct. 16. Social time begins 11 a.m.
Elk Rapids Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences, Oct. 21, 5-8:30 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Health Department Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic, Oct. 13, 3-6 p.m., Lakeland Elementary, Elk Rapids. Appointments required, call (800) 432-4121. Cost is $25; Medicaid and Medicare accepted on site.
Trinity Lutheran School, Seeking vendors for Holiday Sampler Arts and Crafts Fair (Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Hand-crafted items only; no commission-based sales. For details or an application, call Joy at 275-2774.
Cheerleading, Seeking partners to establish non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Cheerleading, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707.
KEEP Foundation, Helping students live a debt-free life after college. Seeking corporate partnerships. Visit www.keepfoundation.org.
Michael's Place, seeking volunteers in grief support. Experience not necessary; training in late Sept. Contact Nancy Elmore at 947-6453, nelmore@charterinternet.com.
Lobdell's, Open to the public for lunch Tue-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. NMC Great Lakes Campus. Reservations suggested; call 995-3120 or visit www.nmc.edu/lobdells.
Cadillac Area YMCA, December grand opening of the Dillon Community Center. Charter Membership Drive has been extended through Oct. 31. For details visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Traverse Health Clinic dental supply drive, Seeking donations of supplies for children through Oct. 14. Drop off at all area Tom's Food Markets.
Gladhander Raffle, Tickets $125 ea., 2 for $200. Grand prize drawing 11 p.m. Oct. 24. Need not be present to win; proceeds to Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
East Extravaganza Craft Show, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., East Middle School, 1776 3 Mi. Rd. N., TC. Craft fair, Silent Auction, Used Book sale benefits the school library.
Elk Rapids HS, Class of 2011 collecting old, used cell phones, ink cartridges and electronics. Drop boxes at ERHS, Cherryland Middle School, Village Market, TJ Charlie's, Cone Corral and Saco's Market. For details visit www.ecophones.com/documents/pricelist.pdf.
Westwoods Elementary Rake-a-Thon, benefitting local PTOs, booster programs, athletic teams, church groups. Seeking volunteers to rake lawns, register residents/businesses to have lawns raked, join group lawn clean-ups in Oct. and Nov. For details or register a lawn, contact Adam and Lisa Warren at 392-3588, tc_warren@charter.net.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Story Time, Thursdays, 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Oct. 13: Who Loves the Fall? For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Oct. 16: Sail Away. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
PEEPERS at Boardman River Nature Center, Weekly educational nature program for ages 3-5. Sessions 10-11:30 a.m., include indoor and outdoor activities; dress for the weather. $3 per child. Oct. 20: Shake Dem Bones.
KidzArt Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. beginning Oct. 17, and Thursdays at 11a.m. beginning Oct. 22. To help young artists from scribbles to drawing. Dress for a bit of mess. For details or to register, contact KidzArt at 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com. Drop-ins welcome.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. every Saturday. Oct. 17: Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe, for all ages in the Large Meeting Room.
Growing with God, Lake Leelanau St. Mary School. "Growing with God" 3rd Mon. of each month and "Growing With God Story Hour" 1st Mon. of each month (Oct.-May), in the Library from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages 0-K with parent(s). For details, contact the SMS Development Office at 256-9670 ext. 500.
Toddler Tuesdays, Most Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Cadillac Public Library, for ages 3-5. No sign up necessary. Last Tue. of every month meet a community VIP (fireman, police officer). For details call 775-6541 ext. 106. or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
Lap Sit Storytime, Weds. in Oct, 10 a.m., Cadillac Public Library, Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. w/caregiver. Sign up fwith Miss Tracy. For details call 775-6541 ext. 106. or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org
Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thu. of each month at 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Rd., TC. No charge. Call 223-7700.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Each Wed. and Fri., Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St. Ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512, e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com.
Children's Story Hour, Each Wed. 11:15 a.m.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Each Wed. and Fri., East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd N., Traverse City.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, Ages 3-5, 11 a.m.-noon, Dennos Museum Center. Oct. 29: Woodland Indian Baskets and Myths. Museum admission (non-members) 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.; every 4th Fri. of mo., GT Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for appt.: 922-4843.
Baby Swim, ages 3 mo.-3 yrs. Tues., 10-10:45 a.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Ste. A, TC. $40 for 8 wks. To register, call 935-7331.
Families in Touch - Crawlers, Infant playgroup. Weds., 10:30 a.m.-noon, Munson Community Health Center. No cost. For details, call 922-4821.
Families in Touch - Newborns, Infant Playgroup. Weds., 1-2:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center. No cost. For details, call 922-4821.
SPLASH, Water/play program for special needs ages 3-13. Weds., 4:30-5:15 p.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Ste. A, TC. $45 for 8 wks. Parent must accompany child in pool. To register, call 935-7331.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
AIA Educational Facilities Conference, Oct. 15-16, Grand Traverse Resort. For details or to register, visit www.educationalfacilitiesconference.com.
Teacher and Parent Education Series, 6:30 -8 p.m. at the TC Central High School Library Media Center. Oct. 27: ADHD and Working Memory Training in Children and Adolescents. Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service at 935-0355 for details.
Sylvan Learning parent seminars, Free seminars to help parents assist students with homework, fundraisers, transitions, test stress. Call 941-0060.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, 4th Wed. each month, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Ste. 4, TC. No charge. Call 947-MIKE (947-6453).
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call 536-3369.
The Neoteric Workshops, Gender-specific writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Grand Traverse Chorale, Oct. 18, "Requiem" by Mozart, Mel Larimer Concert Series.
Art Creation for the Holidays, Sats., Oct. 24-Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. For ages 7-15. Students will create several pieces of artwork. $75 for members, $95.00 for non-members. For details call 347-4337, visit www.crookedtree.org.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Great Michigan Read, "Stealing Buddha's Dinner" author Bich Minh Nguyen speaks at the TC Opera House Oct. 14; doors open at 6 p.m., event at 7 p.m. Tickets free for students K-12 (must be reserved), $11 adults. Book signing reception follows. For tickets call 941-8082.
or visit www.cityoperahouse.org.
After School Program Kick Off Event, Oct 15, 5-6 p.m., at Frankfort High School. SEEDS 21st Century Community Learning Center, Frankfort. All ages and community members welcome. Free.
Lord of the Gourd, Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library. Watch Patrick Harrison perform the art of pumpkin carving.
International Affairs Forum, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, lecture by Juan Carlos Hidalgo, "War on Drugs." Call 995-1700 for ticket information.
Family Movie Saturday, 3rd Sat. of each month, starting Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library. G-rated movie, free popcorn.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party, Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Cadillac Public Library. Wear your most elegant ensembles and call the Children's Room to pre-register at 775-6541 ext. 106.
Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24, Read It, Rate It & Win at Kingsley Branch Library.
"Moomers Ice Cream Tamed Bigfoot", A new children's book, will be introduced and read for the first time by local author/illustrator Greg Pugh at Moomers Homemade Ice Cream Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Book signing will follow. For details call 941-4122, visit www.moomers.com.
Manga Book Club, Meets the 2nd and 4th Thu. of each month, Traverse Area District Library children's story room. Discussions 7-8 p.m., anime screening at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13+.
Ed Moody Pumpkin Carver demonstration, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., West Hall, NMC.
Afterschool activities, Cadillac Public Library. New theme each week. Last Mon. of the month Wii Tournament at 4 p.m. For details call 775-6541 ext. 106 or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
Growing with God, Lake Leelanau St. Mary School. Series is the 3rd Mon. of each month (Oct.-May), in the Library from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages 0-5 with parent(s). For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Family Night the 1st Fri. of each month, 6-9 p.m. Middle School Dances the 1st Sat. of each month. Youth in Government for 7-12 grades includes a weeklong spring conference in Lansing. Attendance this fall is required; contact Mark Sinclair (# below) for pending deadlines. Youth tennis lessons (ages 3+). For details call Tom Van Deinse (# below). For details and program guides, visit www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622.
icon Learning, 20 min. overview of tutoring system Thu. at 12:30 p.m. and again at 1 p.m., 221 Garland St. Ste. J, TC. Bring lunch.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship, $1000 college scholarships to high school seniors pursuing careers in journalism who demonstrate qualities of "free spirit." Deadline Oct. 15. For details and an application, visit www.freedomforum.org/freespirit.
Job Winslow Chapter NSDAR, American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8; Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for grades 9-12. Open to all students, including home-schoolers. Write or e-mail for contest rules: Mary Rose, 449 Munson Pl. #3, Traverse City, MI 49686-3088; e-mail maryrose@chartermi.net.
Art Rapids! Fine Arts Grants, To provide funding for arts-related activities and art education. Visit www.artrapids.org for an application. Deadline Nov. 1. For questions, e-mail Barb Johnson, Education Committee Chair, at barse@torchlake.com.
B.P.O. Elks Lodge #323, Scholarships for 2010 graduaties. Application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars, "Most Valuable Student Scholarship." Area counselors have info/applications. Deadline 8 p.m. Nov. 2.
War of 1812 Bicentennial logo contest, Open to any Michigan student (public, private or home school). Max. 2 entries from each student, submitted by Nov. 7. Guidelines, entry form at http://socialstudies.resa.net or www.michiganhistoryed.org (under the Workshops and Special Events tab). For details e-mail David Hales at halesd@resa.net.
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program, Deadline Feb. 2, 2010. For details or an application, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
Traverse City Christian Schools, Pre-K-5, call 946-5275; grades 6-12, call 929-1747.
Alphabet Soup Preschool & Childcare Center, PS: ages 2 1/2-4, K readiness: 4 & 5 yrs. PT/FT and half-day (4 hrs.) openings. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. 222 E 14th St., TC. Call 941-1330 or visit alphabetsouppreschool.com.
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, 4- and 5-yrs, and Fri. A.M. Enrichment. Contact Kim at 938-0911 for details, or visit www.tccoop.org.
St. Mary-Hannah, PS, Day Care, Latch Key, Young Fives, grades K-6. Call Lisa Medina at 263-5288.
The Child Care Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs. Call 932-3000.
Traverse Bay Christian School, PK-6. Call 929-9504.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, cweber@gtacs.org.
GT Bay YMCA K Enrichment Program, Open school days, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $35/day. Breakfast and morning snack; bring lunch. E-mail childcare@gtbayymca.org, or visit www.gtbayymca.org.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Basic Computer Operation, Oct. 15 & 22, 7-9 p.m., Bear Lake School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit bearlake.k12.mi.us.
Introductory PowerPoint, Oct. 20 & 27, 7-9 p.m., Onekama School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit onekama.k12.mi.us.
TCAPS GED tests, Pre-register at the Principal's Office at TC Central High School 1 week prior to test date, Nov. 9-10. Must attend both dates. $100 (cash or money order only) due at time of registration; $20 for individual tests including retakes. Photo ID required at the time of test in room F145, 3:30-7:30 p.m. GED Prep Classes via TBA Adult Education (231-922-7825) or Michigan Works (231-922-3739).
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