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MEETINGS
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. 4 & 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Courtade: Grades 1-5 Nov. 5, 5-8 p.m.; Montessori: Nov. 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: 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.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Clean up Northport Public Schools flower beds, Helpers needed to deadhead and weed. Work on your own or contact Barbara McCann at 386-5153, bmccann@northport.k12.mi.us for instructions and equipment.
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.
Teen dance, 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive; $5 with student ID (required); 933-9622, www.gtbayymca.org.
FUNDRAISERS
All Schools Book Fair, Nov. 1-7, at Brilliant Books of Suttons Bay. 20% of all proceeds from the sale of all children's, Young Adult and Classics books will be converted into books for the customer's choice of Suttons Bay, Leland, Northport, Glen Lake or St. Mary's schools.
Mexican dinner fundraiser, Nov. 7, 4-8 p.m., Kingsley High School. To raise money for Breanna Colegrove's Blue Lake International Trip to Europe. Tickets $9 adults, children 10 and under $5, and 2 and under free. Silent auction, bake sale during dinner hours.
Children's Advocacy Center Chick 'n Dinner Fundraiser, Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m., Blue Tractor restaurant, TC. Tickets $30 each, include dinner, dessert, live entertainment, raffle. For details, visit tccpcan.com or call 929-4166.
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.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
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. 3: Who-o-o Knows About Owls?
KidzArt Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Sats. at 11:15 a.m. or Thus. 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, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. 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. Nov. 6: Wheels are Rolling. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
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.
Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thu. of each month at 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library, TC. No charge. Call 223-7700.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Each Wed. and Fri., Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. 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.
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.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Math Class Homework Help for Parents, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, 7-8 p.m., Bear Lake High School Room 105. 4th-6th grade math and pre-algebra. $20. To register, call 477-5353 option 6.
Free computer classes, Darcy Library of Beulah. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. "Beginning Computer Skills" Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m.; "The Michigan Electronic Library" Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. 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. $75 for members, $95 non-members. Call 347-4337, visit www.crookedtree.org.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
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.
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.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Traverse City Debate League, 1st round 3:30-5 p.m., 2nd round 5:15-6:45 p.m.: 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.
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, "Camouflage Club": Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m. Fishin' and Friendship theme (call Jane at ext. 205); Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. Lego Challenge w/the help of a friend; secret handshakes, camo face paint and grub included. Sign up for programs by calling Connie Meyer at (989) 348-9214.
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.
Fall Scavenger Hunt, Nov. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center, All ages welcome. No registration required; $5 per child. For details call 941-0960 or visit NatureisCalling.org.
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library. Nov. 7: "Pick a Winner!" with Christopher Spear for ages 5+.
Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament Play, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library. For ages 12+.
Family Fun and Fitness Day, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Central Michigan College's Student and Community Resource Center, Petoskey. Lecture on Obesity Epidemic and Our Children at 11:30 a.m., repeated at 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 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.
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+.
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 Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m., 3000 Racquetball Club Dr., TC. Basketball, racquetball, walleyball, tennis, Wii, snacks, pizza, and beverages. Middle School Dance Nov. 7 featuring DJ, basketball, table games. For details, 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
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.
COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION
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.
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.
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.
Reinventing the Rest of Your Life, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College. Shaping the next chapters of your life with compelling speakers, guided reflection, resource booths, networking, food; Life coaches Nancy Ballinger and Megan Raphael guide the experience with guest speaker, Rabbi Chava Bahle. Cost of $125 includes lunch and materials. For details and to register visit www.nmc.edu/ees or call 995-1700.
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