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.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
TC Central High School Curriculum Info Night, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., for incoming 9th-grade parents and students. Held in the corridor outside the counseling office. Call 933-3560 for details.
Woodland School information night, 7 p.m. Feb. 24. K-8 tuition-free charter school, 7224 Supply Road, Traverse City. Call 947-7474.
GTACS Parents of Incoming 9th-graders, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Francis HS Kohler Auditorium. Prospective students may visit for the day Feb. 26. Students not already within the GTACS system may call Cindy Weber at 995-8425.
Grand Traverse Academy Info Meetings, Feb. 25, 6 p.m.; March 8, 2 p.m.; March 16, 7 p.m.; March 17, 9 a.m.; March 25, 6:30 p.m.; April 7, 2 p.m.; April 8, 9 a.m. Open enrollment through Apr. 8, followed by lottery Apr. 9. For details call 995-0665, visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
GTACS Prospective Student Open Houses, St. Francis HS Dining Hall, March 3, May 13. Parents attend one meeting. Breakout sessions include kindergarten readiness and registration info. Tuition assistance available. From 5:30-6 p.m., Sample food from the Life Balance Initiative lunch program; 6-7:30 p.m., Program and tours. For details call Cindy Weber at 995-8425, e-mail cweber@gtacs.org.
GTACS Parents of Incoming 6th-graders, March 9, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School cafeteria and gym. Prospective students may visit for the day March 10. Students not already within the GTACS system may call Cindy Weber at 995-8425.
McBain Elementary School, Kindergarten Roundup, Young Fives. All-day, every-day K. Call 825-2021 to begin registration process. Open House/Clinic early June.
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Road, 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 and 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 and morning snack provided; bring lunch. E-mail childcare@gtbayymca.org, visit www.gtbayymca.org.
SPECIAL NOTICES
NMC 2010 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Nomination forms available at www.nmc.edu/alumni. Deadline Feb. 26.
TCAPS parent-teacher conferences, For details visit www.tcaps.net.
Run For Shelter 5K run/walk, Accepting sponsorships for April 24 family-friendly event to benefit the Goodwill Inn, Grand Traverse Area's 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
Big Band Jam Concert, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Kalkaska High School Band Room. Featuring the Bay Area Big Band, Kal Middle and High School jazz bands. Tickets $20 adult, $5 student. Benefits the school, Bay Area Music Foundation.
"World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music," March 23, 7 p.m., North Central Michigan College Library, Petoskey. Free lecture/concert featuring Ray Kamalay. For details, call 348-6705.
FUNDRAISERS
Concord Academy Petoskey at Wendy's, Join friends and teachers for dinner at the Petoskey Wendy's today, 4-7 p.m. 50 percent of the dining room sales will be donated to Concord Academy's 1-4 grade field trip to Mackinac Island.
Trinity Lutheran School Rejoice! 2010 Gala, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Park Place Dome. Adults only; silent auction, music, dancing, cash bar, food. Tickets available at www.tctrinity.org. Those interested in advertising opportunities or donating to the silent auction, e-mail rejoice2010auction@gmail.com.
Tubing for Third Level, Feb. 26, 4-10 p.m.,Timberlee Hills. $12/ticket, with $2 going to support Third Level Crisis Center's many programs. For details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
TC West High School spaghetti dinner, Feb. 26, 5-7 p.m., in the commons area, 5376 N. Long Lake Road. Proceeds go to scholarhips. $6 adults, $4 children 12-, $20 family of 5+. Call 933-7501.
Tasters' Guild Auction, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center. Benefits NMC's Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Raffle, live and silent auctions. Raffle tickets $20 ea., or $50 for 3. Tickets $45/person in advance, $600/reserved VIP table for 10, $50 at the door. Tickets at www.nmc.edu/culinary, call 995-1197.
2010 Children's Museum Gala, Feb. 27, TC City Opera House. "Blues Night" event begins at 6 p.m. Call Katherine Marciniak-DeGood at 932-4526 for details, tickets.
NMC Barbecue, Tickets on sale; $5 in advance, $6 day-of (May 10), online at www.nmc.edu/barbecue.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse bingo nights, Every Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. All proceeds benefit B&G; Clubs of GT. For details call 995-4539.
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. Feb. 23: Sleeping Animals of Winter. Mar. 2: Slitherin' Snakes.
Toddler Time, Fris., 10 a.m.-noon, Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Feb. 26: Let's Paint. Call 932-4526, visit GreatLakesKids.org.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, Feb. 26, GT Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for appt., 922-4843.
Growing with God Story Hour, Mar. 1, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Lake Leelanau St. Mary School Library. Ages 0-K with parent(s). 1st Mon. of each month, Oct.-May. Call 256-9670 ext. 500.
Story Time, Tues., 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Call 932-4526, visit GreatLakesKids.org.
Interlochen Public Library, Preschool Story Hour Wed. at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m. every Sat., 610 Woodmere; 932-8503, www.tadl.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.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling. Pre-schoolers w/parent. (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., TC.
Swim lessons, Ages 2-6, Grand Traverse Pavilions. Private ($30/hr.) or semi-private ($20/hr.). For details or to register, call 932-3172.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
GVSU Educator's Forum, Feb. 24, 6-7:30 p.m., NMC University Center. Panel addresses issues of K-12 employment in the region. Alumni and GVSU Edu. graduates invited. For details call 995-1785, nminfo@gvsu.edu.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, Feb. 24, 4-8 p.m., Family Support Center, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Ste. 4, TC. No charge. Call 947-MIKE (947-6453).
Show and Tell Saturday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC. Free lecture: "Enhancing the Parent/Child Relationship," with Jennifer Tavana. Call 941-5805 for details.
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.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Manga Book Club, age 13+. Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Fushigi Yugi/The Mysterious Play. Traverse Area District Library Storyroom.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., "That Tastes Great" stories Feb. 27, ages 5+; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC. Call 932-8500.
Family Snowshoe Hike, Feb. 27, 1-2 p.m. All ages. Guided hike at Boardman Nature Center's Natural Education Reserve. 50% off rentals at Brick Wheels, call or stop by for details. $5 donation. Visit NatureisCalling.org, call 941-0960.
GT Bay YMCA Family Night, Mar. 5, 6-9 p.m., 3000 Racquetball Club Dr., TC. Basketball, racquetball, walleyball, tennis, Wii, snacks, pizza, and beverages. $15 fee for non-members. Visit www.gtbayymca.org, call 933-9622.
FIRST Robotics District Competition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mar. 5-6, TC Central High School Room F-417.
Middle School Dance "Shamrock Shake It Up!",Mar. 6, 7-10 p.m., GT Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, TC. Grades 6-8. Wear green; contest for the best Leprechaun. Those who bring two non-member friends AND wear green receive goodie bags. Free to members, $5 ea. for the public. ID required for entry. For details visit www.gtbayymca.org, call 933-9622.
Gaylord Zonta Golden Hug Award, Mar. 8, 6:30 p.m., Otsego Club of Gaylord. Dessert buffet and awards ceremony honoring Suzanne Stock. Open to the public.
TADL BATL Multi-game Open Play, Mar. 19, 3-5:30p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, all ages. No charge.
YMCA Family Night, Mar. 19, 6-9 p.m., Y Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere Ave, Ste. B. For those with young children. $15 fee for non-members. Visit www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622.
Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament, Mar. 20, 1-4 p.m., Traverse Area District Library McGuire Room, Teens/adults. No charge.
"Around the World" Arts Camp, March 29-Apr. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, KidzArt in the Cherryland Center. Ages 6+. Art show at 11:30 a.m. Apr. 1; parents/guardians invited to attend. $15 off the $120 tuition if registered before Feb. 27. For details or to register, call Sue Olson at 421-1222, visit www.kidzartMI.com.
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.
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).
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.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Family Night the 1st Fri. of each month , 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. $15 fee for non-members. Middle School Dances the 1st Sat. of each month 7-10 p.m., GT Bay YMCA, 3000 Racquet Club Drive, TC. Grades 6-8. Featuring DJ, basketball, table games. Free to members, $5 ea. for the public. ID required for entry. For details and program guides, visit www.gtbayymca.org, call 933-9622.
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 will be accepted Feb. 1-Mar. 15 at kohlskids.com (nominators must be 21 or older).
Grand Traverse Area MSU Alumni Club, Six $1,500 scholarships to any graduating high school senior or transferring NMC student with acceptance to MSU in fall 2010 in Grand Traverse, Antrim and Leelanau counties. Applications available at local high schools in Jan., or online now at www.gtmsuclub.org. Deadline Feb. 28.
Michigan Tech Alumni Scholarships, At least one $1,000 and two $500 scholarships this spring to local students who will be attending Michigan Technological University for the first time Fall 2010. Applications available in counselors offices of all GT and Leelanau county high schools and Northwestern Michigan College, or contact Cindy Kring at ckring@chartermi.net, 938-2452. Deadline is Mar. 3.
Zonta 2010 Young Women in Public Affairs Award, For women ages 16-20; deadline Mar. 23. Visit www.zonta.org.
Annette Basler Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Interlochen Chamber of Commerce; two $1,000 awards, deadline Mar. 31. Forms available from high school guidance counselors or Interlochen Community School.
Sylvan's School Success Challenge, Go to www.SylvanChallenge.com and answer three random questions each day for a chance to win $10,000 for your school and other prizes.
Willard J Baker Scholarship Fund, Open to graduating seniors in Suttons Bay and Delton Kellogg School districts. Applications available 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.
Suttons Bay Conservation League, Offer two $1,000 scholarships: The Frank Throop Memorial Scholarship and the Leon Smith Memorial Scholarship. Applications available at Leelanau County high schools. Deadline Apr. 15. Send to: Bruce Garland, Education Chairman, P.O. Box 402, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program, $1000 scholarship to one 3ird grader in each state for participating. Free to any/all 3rd grade classes. Teachers distribute plants and instructions to students to grow. Teachers pick a class winner based on plant size, appearance and maturity to www.bonnieplants.com with a digital photo. Deadline Sept. 10, online or mailed to Bonnie Plant Farm, 1727 Hwy. 223, Union Springs, AL 36089. Deadline to register for 2010 cabbage deliveries is Apr. 15 in the northern states, online only at www.bonnieplants.com.
Michigan Apple Committee School Sweepstakes, Students in K-12 schools collect and submit proofs of purchase from apple bags by Apr. 15, 2010. Sample proofs, entry form, rules and support materials available at MichiganApples.com/schools&kids.;
Young Artist Calendar Contest, Open to all students K-8, sponsored by the Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Festival. Complete rules, entry form at http://warbler.kirtland.edu/calendar/default.htm. Deadline Apr. 19.
Best School Music Mash-Up contest, Apple & Eve Fruitables/VH1 Save The Music has begun the search for the best music mash-up in America by school vocal groups (K-8). The winning group will receive $10,000. Submit a video of the mash-up performance via the Fruitables Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/AppleandEve, with a 100-word essay describing need for music program funding. Deadline Apr. 30.
Minnie Votruba Scholarship, To assist women who are/will be enrolling in full- or part-time university/college programs, who reside in the GT region. Applications online at American Association of University Women Traverse City Branch, aauwtc.org, or call 938-1336. Deadline May 1.
Paul T. and Frances B. Johnson Foundation, Accepting 2010-11 scholarship applicants from Benzie, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. Students who have been residents for at least 3 of 4 of high school years (9-12) are eligible. Applications available at high school counselors offices or by contacting the Foundation at 787 Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 203, Benzonia, MI 49616-0203. Deadline May 1.
ASSE International Student Exchange Program scholarships, Students 15-18 can qualify for scholarships. For details call (800) 677-2773 or visit www.asse.com.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
GVSU Master of Social Work info session, Mar. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., NMC University Center Room 208, TC. Next cohort begins fall 2010. RSVP to 995-1785, e-mail nminfo@gvsu.edu.
Kirtland CC/M-TEC-Gaylord, For details call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, visit www.kirtland.edu.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, evening classes to finish high school diploma at the Career Tech Center. No charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
West Shore CC, Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration, financial aid info at Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946. Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. Call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Baker College of Cadillac, For details e-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call Admissions at 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 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
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.
TC Central class of 1958, luncheon, noon, second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
-- Compiled by Alison Widmer
