The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@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
Kirtland Community College, Early registration for the upcoming 2009 winter semester, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5. Winter classes start Jan. 10. For details, call 989-275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu.
NMC Bridge Experience, now enrolling spring classes; term begins Jan. 13, 2009. Help available for admissions, financial aid, day care, transportation and housing issues. Visit www.nmc.edu/bridge, or for an appt. call Charlene Lutes or Trudie Hines at 995-1971.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, enrolling adults to finish high school diploma for evening classes at the Career Tech Center. Instruction free of charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
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, 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.
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
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, Dec. 9, 12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn TC. $10 includes meal/gratuity. Reservation deadline Dec. 4. Last meeting of the year; resuming in April 2009.
FUNDRAISERS
Mitten Tree at Interlochen Public Library, Dec. 2-19, Bring gifts to the library at 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen, 276-6767. All hats, scarfs, and mittens are donated to Interlochen Public School.
House of Hope Internet Auction, Bidding concludes Dec. 2 at HouseofHopeTC.com. Between 9 and 10 p.m., one category will close every 5 min. New donated items accepted until auction ends. Call 946-5350.
Elizabethan Madrigal Feastes, Dec. 6-13, 6 p.m., TC West High School Commons. Tickets $30, reserved by calling 933-7509.
Traverse City High School Craft Show, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-- 5 p.m., to benefit the Teen Parent Mentor Program. Booth rental (8'x10' space, w/one 6'x3' table) $25. Extra table $25. Call Holly Decker at 933-5884 or Juli Vanpelt at 933-5869 for rental or show information.
Grand Traverse Musicale's Christmas Program, Dec. 11, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, TC. Christmas Tea will follow. Craft and holiday bake sale noon-12:45 p.m. Tickets $5. All proceeds benefit summer student music scholarships. For details call Barbara Thomas at 264-9448.
Elk Rapids High School Madrigal Dinner events, Dec. 12 and 13. Medieval Street Fair Dec. 13, no cost to attend; donations will be accepted. For details contact Sara Quigley at 264-8108 (mornings) or 264-8991 (afternoons) or email squigley@elkrapids.k12.mi.us.
Pathfinder School Holiday Art and Craft Show, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Pathfinder School, 11930 S. West Bayshore Drive. Sponsored by the Pathfinder Parents Association. For booth information contact Sara LaFrance at 941-0470, sarien@charter.net.
Benzie vs. Frankfort-Elberta Alumni Basketball game, Dec. 22, Benzie Central High School. Women play at 6 p.m., men at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $2 per person, $5 per family. No cost to participate. Proceeds will be split between schools. For details or to register as a participant, contact Josh Stoltz at 218-0401 or joshuastoltz@yahoo.com.
Cherry Knoll Elementary School, bricks from the original school building $5 ea. during all family activities at the Sabin Campus, 2075 Cass Road; avail. from any PTO board member. Funds additional yearbook pages. For details call Sheila Mosley at 941-8643.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
West Shore CC Holiday concerts, Symphony Orchestra Dec. 5, 8 p.m.; Concert and Jazz Bands Dec. 6, 8 p.m.; The Collegiates Dec 7, 3 p.m.; Concert Choir Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Tickets available at the Center Stage Theater Box Office at (231) 843-5507 or www.westshore.edu.
Northwestern Michigan Children's Choir holiday concert, Dec. 7, 3 p.m., at Lars Hockstad Auditorium. For concert repertoire, visit www.nmc.edu/childrens-choir, click on "current news." Open to the public; tickets at the door, $8, $6 for seniors 62+ and children ages 12 and younger.
Westwoods Elementary Grades 1-2 holiday program, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the gym.
Blair Elementary Grades K-1 holiday program, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the gym.
The Jordan River Arts Council Members Christmas Art For Sale Exhibit, Nov. 23-Dec. 19, open daily 1-4 p.m., 301 Main St., East Jordan. For details call 536-3385 or visit jordanriverarts.com.
"A Christmas Carol", Traverse City Christian Schools, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission $4 for students, teachers, and seniors, $6 for adults, $20 per family. All proceeds support the TCCS Theatrical Department. For details call Mark Rozeboom at 929-1747.
Grand Traverse Musicale's Christmas Program, Dec. 11, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, TC. Christmas Tea will follow. Craft and holiday bake sale noon-12:45 p.m. Tickets $5. All proceeds benefit summer student music scholarships. For details call Barbara Thomas at 264-9448.
NMC Community Band, Upcoming dates Feb. 27 and April 26, 2009. All concerts at 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $8, $6 for 62+ and children 12 and under, available at the box office, 995-1553.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, fall classes and events. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call (231) 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Holiday Book Sale, Dec. 2-31, Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road. Shop for new and almost-new books, puzzles, movies. Sponsored by Friends of the Interlochen Public Library. Call 276-6767.
West Shore CC Book Store Holiday Sale, Dec. 1-15, Schoenherr Campus Center. Book Store Book Buyback Dec. 15-19.
KidzArt, Drop and Shop Workshops during the holidays for children in grades 1-6 (up to 3 1/2 hours) at KidzArt Studio, next to Sally beauty Supply in the Cherryland Center, while parents shop. Classes 8:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Children will create two holiday gifts to take home. $42 per child. Advance registration required, call Sue Olson at (231) 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com.
Fife Lake Schoolhouse, open to the public every Friday and Saturday, 1-4 p.m., through Dec. 13. For details call Art Van Eck at (231) 879-4320.
East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N. TC. Wigglers Story Time for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Call 922-2085.
Children's Book Signings, Up North Kids Bookstore, TC. Dec. 5: Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "A Bird in Santa's Beard," "A Bump on Santa's Noggin," "The Runaway Garden," and a new release "Fires in the Wilderness." Dec. 13: Jeffrey Acs, author of "Orrena's Arctic Adventure." For details call 946-2665.
Dungeons and Dragons Quest, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, free and open for ages 15+. May last 4 hours or more. Future dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11, May 9. Call 932-8500.
"Cookies" Party, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Up North Kids Bookstore, Traverse City. For ages 2-6. Based on the book "Cookies" by Amy K. Rosenthal.
Children's Holiday Party, Dec. 13, 10-11:30 a.m., Crafts, Stories, Treats, Santa! Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road; 276-6767.
Crazy for Cupcakes, Dec. 13, 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library. Bring in a doz. pre-baked cupcakes, Carol Olson will demonstrate creative ways to decorate them. RSVP to 223-7700.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 15: Holiday Quilts. For ages 3-5 w/parents or grandparents. Museum admission applies plus $1 art supply fee. RSVP recommended; call 995-1029. For details visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call 995-1055.
Holiday Tea at the Library, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Peninsula Community Library. Bring your own special teacup and share a story about it. Tickets required, available at PCL.
Raven Hill Discovery Center Holiday events, open from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 5, (except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1). Winter Solstice at 5 p.m. Dec. 21. Snowshoe or cross country ski an illuminated trail; snowshoes will be available, call to reserve and register. Holiday Open House noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 28. New Year's Eve Overnight from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 9 a.m. Jan. 1. $100 per person and includes meals, snacks and activities. RSVP to Cheri at (231) 536-3369. Located between East Jordan and Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. For details or to register, call (231) 536-3369 or toll free (877) 833-4254.
Tween Book Clubs, for boys and one for girls, ages 8-12. Boys club meets Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club meets Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Up North Kids Bookstore in Traverse City. $5 per week includes snack, crafts, discussion of a book. Kids may join at any time. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Dec. 4: Snow, Snow, Snow Snow! Dec. 18 Jingle Bells. Call 223-7700.
Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story Time Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for children ages 0-4 yrs. After school program for grades 6-12 Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center available daily 4-9 p.m. Call 536-7131.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front Street, Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512, email sbbdl@charterinternet.com
SPECIAL NOTICES
West Shore CC Board vacancy, The board will appoint a candidate at the Dec. 17 board meeting to fill the vacancy until June 2009. Send a cover letter detailing interest in the position with a resume by Dec. 8. Send correspondence to West Shore Community College, c/o Chairman Mike Ennis, 3000 North Stiles Road, Scottville, MI 49454. For details, contact Dr. Charles Dillon, President, at 845-5802.
ConnecTech Mentor and Coaching Program, now accepting applicants (must be ConnecTech members). Materials due by Dec. 15. First-round materials include resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation. $50 non-refundable fee required. Visit www.connectech.org or www.midwesttechnologyleaders.com.
TCAPS Montessori Toddler Program, openings for 18 mo.-3 years. Public, private, parochial students welcome. No residency requirement. Call 933-5608 or visit www.tcaps.net/montessori
Young Women for Change, girl grant-making group, accepting new applications for membership. GT area girls 13-18 welcome. Girls distribute up to $20,000 in grants to community organizations. Meets monthly. For details, call Megan Raphael at 922-2234.
TCAPS School Picture/Retake dates, Call individual school sites for details or visit www.tcaps.net
Transportation grant program, to help pay for schools to travel to arts and cultural programs or exhibits in Michigan. Up to $500 will be available per school. One grant is given per school per year. For details visit www.michiganhumanities.org or call (517) 372-7770.
"Read Around the Bases" with the Traverse City Beach Bums, accepting area schools for inclusion in the 2009 program. Area teachers or school administrators may contact program coordinator Michele LeMieux at 943-0100 or michele@tcbeachbums.com.
Mastery Technologies e-learning grants, The initial topics included in the grant program include: Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical safety, Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Hazard Communications, Introduction to OSHA, Machine Guarding, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety and Health Programs, Walking and Working Surfaces. To apply for an e-learning grant, email michiganoffer@masterytech.com or visit www.masterytech.com/michigan-safety-training-grants.htm.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Olive Garden Pasta Tales essay writing contest, open to grades 1-12. Write 50-250 words on "How would you use the Internet to change your community for the better?" Entry forms and rules at Olive Garden restaurants or www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp. Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by Dec. 5.
The Critical Thinking Company 50th Anniversary Essay Competition, for middle and junior high school students. First prize is a $500 college scholarship and $100 in free products. Final entry due on or before Jan. 15, 2009. For rules, eligibility and other details visit www.criticalthinking.com.
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, K-12 science and technology competition accepting entries for 2009. For details or an application, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org. Deadline Jan. 28, 2009.
Stonyfield KaBOOM! Double Play Program, win a $50,000 grant to build or improve a playspace. For details visit www.stonyfield.com or www.kaboom.org. Deadline Dec. 31.
National Outstanding Young Volunteer of the Year Award, seeking nominations of youth volunteers ages 12-15. For details visit the "Programs" section at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Student deadline Feb. 1, 2009. Interested local students may call Pat Miller at 276-9394.
Munson Medical Center Volunteers scholarships, Applicants must be pursuing health-related program in accredited Michigan college; 3.0 GPA; be residents of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, or Wexford counties. Awards paid directly to college for tuition. Up to eight $1,000 scholarships. Applications available at the hospital's Information Desk, Gift Shop, Volunteer Services Office, or online at munsonhealthcare.org. Deadline is Feb. 27, 2009. For details call Theresa Stachnik at (231) 935-7455.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art contest, open to students in grades 9-12. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Unites States of America. For details visit the "Programs" section of the Ladies Auxiliary Web site at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Student deadline March 31, 2009. Any interested student may contact Pat Miller at (231) 276-9394.
Ed and Irene Fleis Education Fund Foundation, $8,000 in scholarships available in 2009. For details click the "Questions and Answers" link at www.edandirenefleiseducationfund.com.
B.P.O. Elks Lodge #323 Traverse City, accepting applications for scholarships for graduating seniors. Download applications and information at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, conditional scholarships available. Information and application forms available from Emily Holdsworth, Job Winslow Chapter scholarship chairman, (231) 264-5451.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Studio 7 Arts Workshops, Preregistration required for workshops. Forms, details and schedules online at www.studio7arts.com.
The Art Place (TAP), for workshop and event information, visit www.theartplace.org or call 421-5080.
NMC Alternative energy workshops, For details call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. See schedules at www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call (231) 536-3369 for details or to register.
Featured Student Film Club: Suttons Bay High School, Dec. 15, 4-- 6:30 p.m., TAP, 122. S. Union. Workshop: Student Short Selection for Guest Edit , View selections from the area Student Film Clubs. State Theatre for showing of T.B.A. at 7:30 p.m.
"Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents", Jan. 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Traverse City Central High School Library Media Center. Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service, P.C. at (231) 935-0355 for details.
Gilder Lehrman Institute teacher enrichment seminars, sponsoring 40 one-week seminars across the U.S. and England. Participants receive $400 stipend, books, room and board. Educators and National Park Service interpreters eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted electronically by Feb. 15, 2009. For details, visit www.gilderlehrman.org.
CLASS REUNIONS
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.
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