The Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
MEETINGS
NMC Student Greens and Traverse Bay Watershed Greens, Mar. 16, 6:30 p.m., Horizon Books, Traverse City. Joint meetings on 3rd Tue. of each month. Contact traversegreen@yahoo.com, 392-4462; visit migreens.org.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Lake Leelanau Youth League, Sign-up Mar. 10, 3-5 p.m.; Mar. 11, 3-7 p.m.; St. Mary School lobby. Softball, baseball, and T-ball (ages 4-15 on May 1). Cost is $30 for 1st child; $25 for 2nd child; and $20 for 3rd child (same immediate family). Games begin the week of June 14. Finals July 31. For details contact Kris Popp at 206-9908, lakeleelanausummerball@yahoo.com.
TCAPS parent-teacher conferences, For details visit www.tcaps.net.
Run For Shelter 5k run/walk, Accepting sponsorships for Apr. 24 family-friendly event to benefit Goodwill Inn homeless shelter. To become a sponsor visit www.goodwillnmi.org/news or contact Karl Bastian at 995-0619 or Ruth Blick at 995-7737, ruthb@goodwillnmi.org.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Forest Area PTO community talent show, Mar. 12, 7 p.m., Forest Area High School. All ages, 1950's theme. Proceeds benefit Forest Area PTO.
"Alice in Wonderland," Mar. 12 and 13, 7 p.m., Glen Lake School auditeria. Glen Lake Elementary/Middle School 3rd-8th students perform. Tickets $5 adults, $3 students.
"Ruddigore," Mar. 12 & 13,19 & 20 at 7 p.m.; Mar. 14 & 21 at 2 p.m., TC West High School Auditorium. General Admission $15, Premier Seating $20; tickets at www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
"Hospital," Mar. 13, 7 p.m., Mar. 14, 12:30 p.m. St. Mary School Lake Leelanau cafeteria. Directed by seniors Margaret Barley and Emily Boss, performed by 6th-9th graders. Tickets $5 adults, $3 students/children.
"An Art Affai ," Mar. 14, 21, 28, 1-3 p.m., Traverse Area District Library. For middle school students. No charge.
Eastern Michigan Chamber Choir, Mar. 14, 7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, TC, featuring the TC West High School Choral-Aires. Workshop & performance Mar. 15, 8-10 a.m., TC Central High School, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at TC West High School.
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyd ," Mar. 18-20, 7 p.m., Cadillac High School auditorium. Performed by the HS Drama Club. $5 at the door. For details call 779-0072.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
GTACS Parents of incoming 6th-graders, Mar. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School cafeteria & gym. Prospective students may visit for the day Mar. 10. Call 995-8425.
"Meet St. Mary School," Mar. 16, 5:30-8 p.m., St. Mary School, Lake Leelanau. School tours begin at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Child care provided during 6:30 p.m. presentations, followed by Q&A.; RSVP to 256-9670 ext. 500.
Charlevoix High School College Fair, Mar. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., 5200 Marion Center Rd., Charlevoix. Visit with over 50 colleges and universities in one evening. For details call 547-3222.
Grand Traverse Academy Info Meetings, Mar. 16, 7 p.m., Mar. 17, 9 a.m., Mar. 25, 6:30 p.m., Apr. 7, 2 p.m., Apr. 8, 9 a.m. Open enrollment through Apr. 8, lottery Apr. 9. Call 995-0665, visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
TCAPS Cognitive Ability Test for TAG program, For any current 3rd grade student, Mar. 17 at Central Grade School, 301 West Seventh St. Recommendations for admission based primarily on test scores, teacher and parent input. Magnet school at Central Grade. To register or for details, call 933-1772.
Wooden Pony Preschool, Ages 21/2-6; 11274 Munro Road, Williamsburg. Math, lit, drama, Spanish, music, equestrian instruction. For a registration packet, call 264-8371 or visit www.woodenponypreschool.com.
McBain Elementary School, Kindergarten Roundup, Young Fives. All-day, every day K. Call 825-2021 to begin registration. Open House/Clinic early June.
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Rd., TC, ages 11-16, weekdays; call Anna Umlar at 933-8318. Strongheart Center, 2600 North Strongheart Way, ages 6-18, weekdays; call Tanya Compos at 357-0640. Registration fee $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.). Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. 222 E 14th St., TC. Call 941-1330, visit alphabetsouppreschool.com.
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, 4- and 5-yrs, and Fri. A.M. Enrichment. Contact Kim at 938-0911, 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.
GT Bay YMCA K Enrichment Program, Open school days, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $35/day. Breakfast/morning snack provided; bring lunch. E-mail childcare@gtbayymca.org, visit www.gtbayymca.org.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
PEEPERS at Boardman River Nature Center, Weekly educational nature program for ages 3-5 w/parent. 10-11:30 a.m., indoor and outdoor activities; dress for the weather. $3/child. Mar. 9: Here Come the Birds! Mar. 16: Wearin' of the Green. Mar. 23: Here Comes Peter Cottontail.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, Mar. 12 at AAA, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for appt., 922-4843.
Growing with God, Mar. 15, the 3rd Mon. of each month, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Lake Leelanau St. Mary School Library. Call 256-9670 ext. 500.
Interlochen Public Library, PJ Night Mar. 17, 6:30 p.m.; Katie "The Therapy Dog" Mar. 10 from 4-6 p.m.
Toddler Time, Fris., 10 a.m.-noon, Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Call 932-4526, visit GreatLakesKids.org.
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KidzArt classes, For details or to register, call 421-1222, visit www.kidzartMI.com.
Story Time, Tues., 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Call 932-4526, visit GreatLakesKids.org.
Toddler Tuesdays, Most Tue. at 10 a.m., Cadillac Public Library, ages 3-5. No sign up. Last Tue. of every month meet a community VIP. Call 775-6541 ext. 106, visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
Story Hour!, Weds. at 11:15 a.m., Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling. Stories, crafts and snacks. Call (989) 348-9214.
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.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Each Wed. and Fri., East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N., Traverse City.
Swim lessons, Ages 2-6, Grand Traverse Pavilions. Sats., Feb. 26-Mar. 27. Private ($30/hr.) or semi-private ($20/hr.). Call the Aquatic/Wellness Center at 932-3172 or stop by the office at 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Teacher and Parent Education Series, 6:30-8 p.m., TC Central HS Library Media Center. Mar. 9: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents.Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service at 935-0355 for details.
The Neoteric Workshops, Gender-specific writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. Mar. 12-14. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
Beginning Birder's workshop, Mar. 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. Free Grand Traverse Audubon Club workshop; get all of your questions answered. $5 donation/person. For details call 941-0960 or visit natureiscalling.org.
Free parent leadership conference, Mar. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Traverse Bay Area-ISD Conference Center, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, Onekama Consolidated Schools and Wexford-Missaukee ISD in Cadillac. Lunch provided. Call Child Care Connections at (800) 968-4228 to register for any location.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, Mar. 24, 4-8 p.m., Family Support Center, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Suite 4, TC. No charge. 4th Wed. each month. Call 947-MIKE.
"Web Security Applications Through the Lens of a Security Expert," Mar. 24, 2-4 p.m., North Central Michigan College Library, Petoskey. Contact Hwee-Joo Kam at 348-6652, hkam@ncmich.edu.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
"The Record-Eagle -- Then, Now, and Beyond," Mar. 12, noon-1:30 p.m., NMC University Center. $17 with lunch buffet, $8 and bring your own lunch. For details or to register, call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
TADL Saturday Sampler, Mar. 13, Let's Make Some Noise, 11 a.m., ages 5+;Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC. Call 932-8500.
"Toy Story 2" Morning Movie Madness sponsored by the Courtade Elementary PTO, 9:30 a.m. March 14 at the State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., $2 for adults, $1 for children; 631-3559, 421-1535.
Mayhem Games, Weekly schedule: Tue. 7-10 p.m., Wings of War WWI, public welcome. Wed. 4-7 p.m. Demo Day, new games. Thu. 4-7 p.m. Flames of War WWII. Fri. all-day Open House. Sat. all-day Warhammer Warbands. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Warhammer 40K Club. Call 947-2745, visit mayhemgamestc.com.
Flute Lessons, Accepting youth and adult students through Northwestern Michigan College EES. For more info e-mail Professor of Flute of NMC, Dr. Deborah Podolka, instructor, at dpodolka@aol.com.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, Nominations for ages 6-18 accepted through Mar. 15 at kohlskids.com (nominators must be 21 or older).
Zonta 2010 Young Women in Public Affairs Award, For women ages 16-20; deadline Mar. 23. Visit www.zonta.org.
Annette Basler Memorial Scholarship, Two $1,000 awards, deadline Mar. 31. Forms available from high school guidance counselors or Interlochen Community School.
Willard J. Baker Scholarship Fund, Open to graduating seniors in Suttons Bay and Delton Kellogg School districts. Applications at high school guidance offices. Students must complete application and secure a signature by a guidance counselor or principal; include a typed 1,000-word essay describing the importance of leadership, citizenship, and community service; and submit official school transcripts to: Willard J. Baker Scholarship, c/o Barbara Baker, 450 N. Lovers Lane Court, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Deadline Mar. 31.
Zonta 2010 Young Women in Science scholarship, Open to female students in grades 9-11 with an interest in science, excursion on Inland Seas schooner. For an application or details, visit www.GaylordZonta.org, e-mail info@GaylordZonta.org, or call Amber Theriault at (989) 731-1841. Deadline to apply is April 1.
FUNDRAISERS
Kingsley Area School Band Carnival, Mar. 12, 6-9 p.m., Kingsley Middle School. Games, food, cake walk, Dynamite the Clown, raffle for Nintendo Wii game system. Proceeds go to purchase new band uniforms, instruments and scholarships. Game tickets are 5/$1 in advance at any Kingsley school office, or 4/$1 at the door. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6/$5.
Family Fun Fest, Mar. 21, 2-9 p.m., Wilderness Crossing. $5 per person at the door, $4 per person if purchasing 10 or more tickets at www.wildernesscrossing.com. To raise funds and awareness for Boots for Kids, a local nonprofit. For details, e-mail bootsforkids@yahoo.com.
"Jazz 'n' Joes," Mar. 23, 5-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Academy big gym. Jr. High Cadet Band at 5:15 p.m.; Varsity Band at 5:45; Symphonic Band at 6:15. Dinner includes a sloppy joe, chips, beverage and dessert; tickets $4 per person available from any GTA band member, or at 1245 Hammond Road East, TC. Proceeds go to expansion of band room rehearsal space.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse bingo nights, Every Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. Proceeds benefit B&G; Clubs of GT. Call 995-4539.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
NMC Bridge Program, Tues. and Thurs., May 11-July 29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Enrollment is under way; call 995-1971.
Construction courses and workshops, carpentry, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, electrical, woodworking at NMC's M-TEC. Call 995-1700, stop by Ste. 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/.
REUNIONS
TC Central class of 1958, luncheon, Mar. 10, noon, TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.. Second Wed. of month.
Traverse City High School class of 1980, 30th reunion July 10, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Elks Lodge, TC. Dinner at 7 p.m., music begins at 8:30 p.m., view closing Cherry Festival fireworks from the front lawn at 10:30 p.m. Dress casual; Adults only. Visit www.reuniontc80.weebly.com, or contact the host committee: Valerie Goddard, goddard2522@gmail.com; Barbara Boehmer (Lamia) dja850002@live.com; Debbie Goddard (Swainston), walkcold@chartermi.net; Martha "Marti" Johnson, mjohnson@wgtu.com.
TCHS and St. Francis classes of 1970, 40th reunion at Timberlee July 31, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Contact Bob Donick at rdonickloccal214@aim.com or classmates.com.
TCHS class of 1965, 45th reunion Aug. 14, 2010, TC Elks Club. Send ideas to tchs1965@gmail.com, or post on the Message Board, www.tchs1965.org.
TCHS class of 1960, 50th reunion Sept. 11, 2010, TC Elks Club. Related events being planned for weekend. Contact Mickey Fivenson at 946-2195, e-mail mickey@telecomclassifiedads.com to receive updates, or visit www.tchsclassof1960.com.
TC St. Francis class of 1960, 50th reunion Sept. 24-26. Dinner and social gathering at Boone's Long Lake Inn; homecoming game at Thirlby Field; Sunday Mass at St. Francis Church. More info to be announced in summer 2010.
Elk Rapids High School class of 1980, E-mail Jim Baker at bakeinca@cox.net with contact information.
TC Central class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat, 938-0287 or Kay, 947-5399.
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