FUNDRAISERS
Charlevoix's Northwest Academy Advanced Band, Nov. 12, Argonne Supper Club, Charlevoix. To raise money for a band trip to Washington, D.C. in March. Band students (and several parents) will be the hosts, waiters, bussers, dishwashers, and kitchen helpers. Dinner options are shrimp, steak, ribs, or chicken. Live entertainment. Tickets $25 per person; call Sue Kiteley at 547-3387 or 675-0577.
Benefit concert for Traverse City Area Christian Schools, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30), New Hope Community Church, 5169 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg. Tickets, Adults $10, students $5, available online at www.bayareamusicfoundation.org, all Treaticket outlets, Evola music, (800) 836-0717, and at the door.
Book fair for The Children's House, Nov. 14, Horizon Books, downtown TC.
Shop Your Community Day, Those who shop at any participating merchant in Downtown Traverse City Nov. 14 can choose to have 15 percent of the sale go to local nonprofts. Look for the shopping bags and balloons at participating merchants. Visit www.downtowntc.com.
Long Lake Elementary craft show, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the school's PTO. bake sale; lunch available. Vendors may e-mail Cammie Freeman at Cammie69@charter.net.
Fall Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Traverse City Christian Schools. For details, contact Monique at 929-1747 ext.127, tccsmission@aol.com.
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.
Glen Lake Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, Nov. 14, registration begins at 8 a.m., races at 10 a.m., Glen Lake School. Fundraiser for Glen Lake men's and women's Varsity Cross-Country teams. Runner, walkers and jogging strollers, all ages, all fitness levels. Applications available at the Glen Lake Athletic Office or Traverse City Running Fit locations.
For details contact Running Fit at 932-5401; Coach Edwards at 334-3080; e-mail getfit@skiwalking.com.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
DAR essay contests, American History Essay contest for grades 5-8; Christopher Columbus essay contest for grades 9-12; in any school or home-school program. Deadline is Dec. 1. Call or e-mail for rules: Mary Rose at 946-6337, maryrose@chartermi.net; or Lin Meeker at 264-8502, dlmokdoki@aol.com.
Michigan Apple Committee School Sweepstakes, Students in K-12 schools collect and submit proofs of purchase from apple bags by April 15, 2010. Sample proofs, entry form, rules and support materials available at MichiganApples.com/schools&kids.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Kirtland CC/M-TEC-Gaylord, Early registration for winter semester Nov. 9-10, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Nov. 11-20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes start Jan. 9. For details call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, visit www.kirtland.edu.
Document Writing PLUS, Nov. 12 & 19, 7-9 p.m., Bear Lake School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit bearlake.k12.mi.us.
Reinventing the Rest of Your Life, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College. Cost of $125 includes lunch and materials. Fordetails and to register visit www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995-1700.
Excel Basics, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m., Onekama School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit onekama.k12.mi.us.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
KidzArt Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Sat. at 11:15 a.m. or Thu. at 11 a.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, Tue., 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Nov. 10: Color Dance & White Rabbit's Color Book; Nov. 17: In The Small, Small, Pond. 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. Nov. 13: Playing With Your Food; Nov. 20: Hide and Seek. 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 (next Nov. 16), in the Library from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages 0-K with parent(s). For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500.
PEEPERS at Boardman River Nature Center, Weekly educational nature program for ages 3-5 w/parent. Sessions 10-11:30 a.m., include indoor and outdoor activities; dress for the weather. $3 per child. Nov. 10: Sticks & Stones. Nov. 17: Nuts to You.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. every Sat.
Wigglers Story Time, Wed. and Thu., 9:30 or 11 a.m., Nov. 11 & 12 and 18 & 19, Traverse Area District Library.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, Ages 3-5, 11 a.m.-noon, Dennos Museum Center. Nov. 19: All that Glitters is Gold. Museum admission (non-members) plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
Toddler Tuesdays, Most Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Cadillac Public Library, for ages 3-5. No sign up necessary. 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.
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
ACT prep courses, Diagnostic course ($259) Mon., Nov. 9-Dec. 7. Basic course ($229) Mon., Nov. 16-Dec. 7. Both meet 6-9 p.m., NMC. For details and to register, visit www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995-1700.
Thanksgiving Decorations from Nature, Nov. 11, 6-7 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. For adults and teens. Learn how to make natural, cheap Thanksgiving decorations. Supplies and materials provided ($5 fee). Call 941-0960 to register.
Free computer classes, Darcy Library of Beulah. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. "The Michigan Electronic Library" Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. For details call 882-4037.
Art Creation for the Holidays, Sats., Oct. 24-Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey. Ages 7-15. Create several pieces. $75 members, $95 non-members. Call 347-4337, visit www.crookedtree.org.
Everything You Want to Know About Chickadees, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. Hike focusing on chickadee habits and habitat. Bring or borrow binoculars. Donation $5.
Parenting Strong Children In Today's Culture, Nov. 16, 9-11 a.m., lower level of Christ the King Church, Acme. Mothers in Christ presents Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and author. For details contact Amy Ettawageshik at mothersinchrist@gmail.com, or visit www.mothersinchrist.org.
Teacher and Parent Education Series, 6:30-8 p.m. at the TC Central High School Library Media Center. Nov. 17: Anxiety Disorders 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 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.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"A Tale of Two Cities", Nov. 12-14, 7:30 p.m., TC West High School auditorium. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students/seniors, available at the box office, 933-7509 or www.tcaps.net/wsh.
"Pirates of Penzance", Nov. 12-22, Thu.-Sat. at 7 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m., TC Central High School. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students; call 933-3573.
Old Town Playhouse's Children Theater, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6501 Center Rd. Performing Music from "Godspell," and presenting a former Grand Traverse Musicale scholarship winner.
"The Beverly Hillbillies", Nov. 13 & 14, Benzie Central High School auditorium. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, at the box office 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Group discounts available by calling 325-3063 ext. 3225.
Two One-Act Plays, Nov. 13 & 14, Northport Public Schools high school drama class will perform "Sorry" and "Sorry Wrong Number" 10 a.m. 11/13 and 7 p.m. 11/14, Northport Community Arts Center. Public welcome.
Public Welcome to Free Program Refreshments Following the Program Dance Center Youth Ensemble "Sleeping Beauty", Nov. 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Nov. 15, 2 and 5 p.m.; Milliken Auditorium, TC. A free children's reception will follow the 2 p.m. performances each day. Tickets ($10-$15) available by calling 947-6820 or online at www.dance-center.net.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Mariner's Memorial, Nov. 10, noon, NMC Great Lakes Campus; call 995-1200.
Traverse City Debate League, 1st round 3:30-5 p.m., 2nd round 5:15-6:45 p.m.: Nov. 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.
School's Out program, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 13, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 300 Racquet Club Dr., south of South Airport Road; $20 half-day fee for non-members; $10 half-day fee for members; 421-3568, molly@gtbayymca.org.
Craft show and bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, Long Lake Elementary, 7739 N. Long Lake Road; 649-1311.
Young Adult Theater Thursday: Books2Movies, 4th Thu. of each month, 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.
Devereaux Memorial Library events, Nov. 12: 3:30 p.m. "Camouflage Club" Lego Challenge w/the help of a friend; secret handshakes, camo face paint and grub included. Nov. 13: 6 p.m."Teen Devereaux" program includes Rock Band and Guitar Hero, a time capsule project, crafts and a snack. To Sign up call Connie Meyer at (989) 348-9214.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library. Nov. 14: "Weekend Wigglers" with Jill Bert.
Dungeons & Dragons, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Ages 15+.
Manga Book Club, Meets the 2nd and 4th Thu. of each month, Traverse Area District Library children's story room. Nov. 12: "Neon Genesis Evangelion" by Sadamoto. Discussions 7-8 p.m., anime screening at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13+.
National Reading Education Assistance Dog Day, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, Peninsula Community Library. Meet Bear and celebrate R.E.A.D.'s 10th anniversary. Craft, snack, reading.
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.
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.
MEETINGS
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, TC. $12 includes meal and gratuity. RSVP required.
SPECIAL NOTICES
TCAPS, Nov. 13 Half day of school scheduled for all Traverse City Area Public Schools' students, due to elementary school parent/teacher conferences and professional development for secondary school teachers.
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.
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