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HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
"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.
Leelanau Conservancy Hike "The Ghosts of Whaleback," Oct. 31, 10 a.m. A Halloween adventure for all ages; costumes optional. Led by docents Judy Hoeffler and Ann Mason. Whaleback is located just north of Leland on M-22. For details visit www.theconservancy.com or call 256-9665.
MEETINGS
Lakeland Parent Nights, Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Parent Night for 1st grade parents interested in improving child's reading; repeated Oct. 28, for 2nd grade parents at 6 p.m.; Lakeland Elementary School, Elk Rapids.
TCAPS Parent/Teacher Conferences, Blair: Grades K-5 Nov. 12 & 17, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m.; Cherry Knoll: Nov. 2, 4 & 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Courtade: Grades 1-5 Oct. 27 & Nov. 5, 5-8 p.m.; Eastern: K only Oct. 27 & 29, 4:40-7:40 p.m.; Montessori: Nov. 3, 5 & 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Westwoods: Grades K-5 Nov. 12, & 17, 5-8 p.m., Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m.; Willow Hill: Oct. 28 & Nov. 3, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, TC. $12 includes meal and gratuity. Reservation deadline Nov. 5; if not on call list, call Linda Czajka at 932-7393.
Lakeland Parent Teacher Conferences, Nov. 23-24.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Elk Rapids Schools, No School on Monday, Nov. 2.
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 Rd., 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.
FUNDRAISERS
Denim & Diamonds, Nov. 7, Lakeland PTO's Dinner & Auction at the Pelican Room. Tickets $25 each, includes dinner; silent and live auction items. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 30. For details call Sara McGuire at 645-9676.
Scavenger Hunt for the Homeless Youth Initiative, Nov 14, Studio 7, 225 14th St., Traverse City. Registration 8 a.m.; hunt 9 a.m.-noon; lunch, judging and awards party 12:30-1:30 p.m. $25/person or $100 for team (4-6). For details call 922-4800, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
Christmas Hobby & Craft Show, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wexford Civic Arena, Cadillac. Santa 11/14, 2-4 p.m. & 11/15, 1-3 p.m. Door prizes; Lunches available. Sponsored by Cadillac Band Boosters. Free-will donations appreciated.
REUNIONS
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.
TCHS class of 1965, 45th reunion Aug. 14, 2010, TC Elks Club. Send your ideas about the 45th reunion to tchs1965@gmail.com, or post on the Web site Message Board under the 45th Reunion heading. Visit www.tchs1965.org to keep up with 45th reunion plans and other Class of 1965 news.
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.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy", Oct. 30-31, 3 & 7 p.m., New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. Staged by The Homeschool Arts Project. Tickets adults $4, students $2, at the door, online at www.TheHAP.net, or call 313-2420.
Poets' Night Out, Nov. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., City Opera House, TC. Area poets read prize-winning poems. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students. For details visit www.poetsnightout.org or contact Sandy Robey at 932-8500, srobey@tadl.org.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
KidzArt Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Saturdays at 11:15 a.m. or Thursdays at 11a.m. 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, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Oct. 27: Short Story Selections; Nov. 3: Little Beaver and the Echo; Nov. 10: Color Dance & White Rabbit's Color Book. 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. 30: Halloween Fun; Nov. 6: Wheels are Rolling. 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. 27: Jolly Pumpkins.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. every Saturday. Oct. 31: Barb DeGraeve shares Halloween stories for ages 5+. Make and take craft: "Light up your Halloween with luminaries."
Wigglers Story Time, Wed. and Thu., 9:30 or 11 a.m., Nov. 4 & 5, 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, Traverse Area District Library.
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 supply fee. RSVP recommended; 995-1029.
Water Readiness, For ages 6 mo.-3 yrs., Sats., Oct. 31-Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m., Aquatic/Wellness Center, Grand Traverse Pavilions, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City. Parent must accompany child in pool. $40. Call 932-3127.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
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.
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 for non-members. For details call 347-4337, visit www.crookedtree.org.
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.
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.
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 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.
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle Building for the Classroom, Nov. 6, 1-9 p.m. and Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., NMC Great Lakes Water Studies Institute. K-12 educators invited to apply. 8 teams of 3 will be selected to participate. $50/person, or $150/team. Contact SCI-MA-TECH's Keith Forton at 933-8536 or fortonke@tcaps.net for details or an application. When e-mailing include "ROV Workshop" in the subject line.
Homeschooler art class, Exclusively for home-schooled children ages 6-11. KALEIDOSCOPE, 1129 Woodmere, Ste. E, TC. Meets once/wk. for 8 wks. (Mon. and/or Wed., 10:30 a.m.-noon, depending on interest). 90 min. class: $150. For details contact Kathleen at kscopeart@gmail.com, 944-4913.
Monday evening art classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for high school ages. KALEIDOSCOPE, 1129 Woodmere, Ste. E, TC. Drawing/painting class. All skill levels. 2 hour class: $200. For details contact Kathleen at kscopeart@gmail.com, 944-4913.
Tuesday evening art classes, 5:30-7:30pm for ages 9-12. KALEIDOSCOPE, 1129 Woodmere, Ste. E, TC. Media and concepts in 2-D and 3-D. Meets once/wk. for 8 wks. Sign up for one session, or continue throughout the school year. 2 hour class: $200. For details contact Kathleen at kscopeart@gmail.com, 944-4913.
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.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, 4th Wed. each month, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Suite 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.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
STEP-TEEN program, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens Program. Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, dinner at 6 p.m., 7-9 p.m. session in the Suttons Bay High School Media Center. $35 fee/parent includes dinners, classes, handbook. Call 271-8600 for reservations.
"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 to allow visitors to check the debate team schedule. Free of charge. Call Carol Roehrich at 933-3518 for details.
Youth WOW program, Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center Classrooms A&B. 4-mo. intensive to help children 10+ who may be at risk for becoming overweight or obese. Free of charge; registration requested. For details or to register, call 935-9265.
Young Adult Theater Thursday: Books2Movies, 4th Thursday 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.
TADL BATL Open Play, Nov. 6, 3-5:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library. Fun for all ages.
Family Fun Night, Nov. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Mill Creek Elementary, Elk Rapids. Music and fun with Kathryn Christian, an interactive concert for kids and families followed by an Ice Cream Social.
Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library. For ages 12 and up.
Family Fun and Fitness Day, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Central Michigan College's Student and Community Resource Center, Petoskey. Two lectures on Obesity Epidemic and Our Children at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. BMI assessments for ages 5-10. Sports and fitness activities for all ages, fitness center tours, healthy concessions, bake sale. For details call 439-6370. Free and open to the public.
Community Bazaar, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Elk Rapids High School. Sponsored by ERHS Girls Softball.Crafts, special activities to honor veterans. Vendor applications being accepted; contact Carolyn and Mike Hoover at 264-5222, carolynhoover22@aol.com.
Dinosaur Program, Nov. 7, 11 a.m., Elk Rapids Library. Call 264-9979 for details.
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.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Family Night the 1st Fri. of each month (next Nov. 6), 6-9 p.m., 3000 Racquetball Club Dr., TC. Basketball, racquetball, walleyball, tennis, Wii, snacks, pizza, and beverages. 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. Middle School Dances the 1st Sat. of each month (next Nov. 7) featuring DJ, basketball, table games. 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 ages 13+. Food, contests, activities and giveaways. Free of charge. For details or to register, call 775-6541 or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
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 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
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Rd., 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
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.
Excel Basics, Nov. 9 &16, 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 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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