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HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
Ed Moody Pumpkin Carver demonstration, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., West Hall, NMC.
Halloween Cosplay Event, Oct. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library. Free tickets at the circulation desk, or at the Manga book club meeting Oct. 22. Ages 13+.
Halloween Family Fun, Oct. 24, 4-8 p.m., Music House Museum in Acme. Games, costume parade, silent auction, picnic, silent movies. $5/person or $30/family (2 adults, more than 4 children). Reservations preferred by calling 938-9300; visit www.musichouse.org for details.
St. Mary Hannah Home and School Associations Halloween Party, Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m. Carnival games, prizes, candy, raffles, food concessions. $1/child or $5/family with a canned food donation. St. Mary Hannah School, 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley; 263-5288.
"Moomers Ice Cream Tamed Bigfoot", Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, 7265 N. Long Lake Rd. Celebrate publication of the book with a reading by Greg Pugh, signing, Bigfoot Adventure wagon ride, and a small Moomers ice cream cone. $5 per person. Wear your Halloween costume!
Halloween Spook-tacular!, Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, All ages. Wear your costume. Free popcorn and vampire juice. $3 per person.
Bay Harbor Trick and Trunk or Treating in the Village, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. Let the kids put on their costumes early and come down to the Village at Bay Harbor for some Halloween fun! For details call 439-2000 or visit villageatbayharbor.com.
Halloween Crafts, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center, All ages. Drop by for some spooky crafts and activities. $3 per person.
Haunted Family Theater, Oct. 31, 12:30 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library. Free popcorn; wear your costume!
Halloween Party, Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m., East Bay Branch Library. Snacks, crafts, and costumes. Featuring Storyteller Jill Bert. All ages. For details call 922-2085.
REUNIONS
TCHS class of 1965, 45th reunion Aug. 14, 2010, TC Elks Club. Planning Meeting Oct. 24, 4 p.m., at Minerva's (ground floor at the Park Place). All classmates invited, or send ideas about the 45th reunion to tchs1965@gmail.com, or post on the Web site www.tchs1965.org Message Board under the 45th Reunion heading.
GT Area MSU Alumni Club, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Elks Club, 625 Bay St., TC. Annual reception includes hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, raffle, door prizes. Guest speakers Dorn McGaw and Tim Day.
Elk Rapids High School class of 1980, e-mail Jim Baker at bakeinca@cox.net with contact information in advance of the reunion next year.
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.
MEETINGS
Delta Kappa Gamma, TC Phi Chapter meets Oct. 20, 5 p.m. at TBA-ISD. Annual Auction after a light supper. For details call Judy Oien at 995-0546 or Lana Nickels at 947-2599.
TCAPS Parent/Teacher Conferences, Central High: Oct. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; West High: Oct. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Central Grade: K only Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m., Grades 1-5 Oct. 22; Courtade: Grades 1-5 Oct. 27 & Nov. 5, 5-8 p.m.; Eastern: K only Oct. 27 & 29, 4:40-7:40 p.m., Grades 1-5 Oct. 20, 22 & 26, 4:40-7:40 p.m.; Interlochen Community: Oct. 20, 4:40-7:15 p.m.; Silver Lake: Oct. 20 & 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Traverse Heights: Oct. 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.
TCHS class of 1965, 45th reunion Planning Meeting Oct. 24, 4 p.m., at Minerva's (ground floor at the Park Place). All classmates invited.
SPECIAL NOTICES
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.
Great Lakes Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program, Applications accepted at Local Lodge 169, 5936 Chase Road, Dearborn, MI 48126, from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 10, Dec. 8. Must supply a copy of birth certificate and diploma/GED for file. Welding cert. or training qualifications have priority (bring proof). Females encouraged to apply.
Open House, Bright Beginnings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24, 4100 Barnes Road, pony rides, petting zoo, cider and doughnuts; 995-9444.
FUNDRAISERS
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. Road N., TC. Craft fair, Silent Auction, used book sale benefits the school library.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
KidzArt Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. or Thursdays at 11 a.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.
Story Time, Thursdays, 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Oct. 20: Every Autumn Comes The Bear; Oct. 27: Short Story Selections. 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. 23: Puppet Play; Oct. 30: Halloween Fun. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
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.
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; Oct. 27: Jolly Pumpkins.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. every Saturday. Oct. 24: "Weekend Wigglers" with Jill Bert for Infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Oct. 31: Barb DeGraeve shares Halloween stories for ages 5+. Make and take craft: "Light up your Halloween with luminaries."
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. 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 with 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, 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
Adult Improv, Tues., Oct. 20-Nov. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Old Town Playhouse. Tuition $95. Pre-registration encouraged; call Mychelle Hopkins at 947-2210. Students who complete the Improv classes will be invited to audition for the Improv Troupe.
Improv Troupe Audition Workshop, Oct. 24, 3 p.m., Old Town Playhouse. Mock-audition to prep for the "You Can't Take It With You" auditions Oct. 26-27. For details call Mychelle Hopkins at 947-2210.
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.
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.
The Art of Ascension, Discussion: Oct 27, 6 p.m., Higher Self , 328 E. Front St., Traverse City. No charge. Workshop: Nov. 6-8. For details visit www.theishayafoundation.org or call (888) 474-2921.
Math Class Homework Help for Parents, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, 7-8 p.m., Bear Lake High School Room 105. Parents learn math skills needed for 4th-6th grade math and pre-algebra. Fee is $20. To register, call 477-5353 option 6.
Creating Better Life Balance, Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m., West Shore CC Schoenherr Campus Center, Room 751. No charge. For details or to register, contact Ruth Gustafson at 843-5823, ragustafson@westshore.edu.
Parenting with Love & Logic, Thursdays, Oct. 29-Nov. 19, 5:30-8 p.m., Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 1050 Silver Dr., Traverse City. $40/person or couple includes materials. For details or to register, call 947-2255 or visit www.pinerest.org/traversecity.
Creating a Successful Retirement, Nov. 18, 5-8 p.m., West Shore CC Schoenherr Campus Center, Room 751. No charge. For details or to register, contact Ruth Gustafson at 843-5823, ragustafson@westshore.edu.
Sylvan Learning parent seminars, Free of charge; assist students with homework, fundraisers, middle and high school transitions, test stress. Call Sylvan Learning of Traverse City at 941-0060.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"A Little British", NMC Community Concert Band, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, Tickets $8; $6 for seniors. Call 995-1553 for details.
C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy", Oct. 30-31, 3 & 7 p.m., New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. Staged by The Homeschooled Arts Project. Tickets adults $4, students $2, at the door, online at www.TheHAP.net, or call 313-2420.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24, Read It, Rate It & Win at Kingsley Branch Library.
Saturday Story Time, 4th Sat. of each month, starting Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Kingsley Branch Library. Stories for ages 5+.
Fall Family School Dance, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m., Traverse Heights Elementary gym, 933 Rose. St. $1/person. Dinner, ice cream, photos avail. for purchase. Parents must accompany children throughout event. Call 933-6510 for details.
Listening to the River, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center, Ages 13-17. Program fee $15 includes lunch. Space limited; call 941-0960 to register.
Bay Harbor Harvest Fest and Farmers Market, Oct. 24: Farmers Market on Main Street, 1-4 p.m. Activities include free pony rides, face painting, live music. For details call 439-2000 or visit villageatbayharbor.com.
"Moomers Ice Cream Tamed Bigfoot", Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, 7265 N. Long Lake Rd. Celebrate publication of the book with a reading by Greg Pugh, signing, Bigfoot Adventure wagon ride, and a small Moomers ice cream cone. $5 per person. Wear your Halloween costume!
Traverse City Debate League, 1st round 3:30-5 p.m., 2nd round 5:15-6:45 p.m.: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, and 18, Traverse City Central High School. Tabulation Room in the Library for visitors to check the schedule. Free of charge. Call Carol Roehrich at 933-3518 for details.
Young Adult Theater Thursday: Books2Movies, 4th Thurs. of each month, starting Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library. Movie based on a book (G, PG or PG13). Prizes for those who can answer questions about differences between the book and the movie. Treats and popcorn included.
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+.
Family Movie Saturday, 3rd Sat. of each month, 12:30 p.m., Kingsley Branch Library. G-rated movie, free popcorn.
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. 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 for those with young children is the 3rd Fri. of each month, 6-9 p.m. at the Y Child Care Center. $10 fee for non-members. 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 Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 1 p.m., 221 Garland St. Suite J, TC. Bring lunch and learn about this new educational approach. 421-3888.
"New Moon" Party, Nov. 19, in conjunction with the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" the movie. For Teens 13 and up. Food, contests, activities and giveaways. Free of charge. For details or to register, call 775-6541 or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
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, For teachers, schools, parent and student groups 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 graduates. 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
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Rd., TC, for ages 11-16, weekdays. For details call Anna Umlar at 933-8318. Strongheart Center, 2600 North Strongheart Way, for ages 6-18, weekdays. For details call Tanya Compos at 357-0640. Registration fee is $10.
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
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.
Managing Computer Files and Programs, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m., Bear Lake School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit bearlake.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 days). $100 (cash/money order) due at registration; $20 individual tests/retakes. Photo ID required at the time of test, Room F145, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
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