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CLASS REUNIONS
TC Central class of 1989, Aug. 8, 5- 9 p.m., Kilkenny's Irish Pub, 400 W. Front Street, TC. For details and tickets, visit www.tchs1989.myevent.com/
TC Central class of 1979, Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Crown Golf Course. Call Tracey Dreves (Kelly) at 392-6307 or Kevin Jaeger at 342-6340. Visit www.northernresource.com/tc-class-79.
Glen Lake Community High School, classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970, Aug. 15;
Empire Town Hall; Bonnie or Chuck, (580) 319-4306.
Mother of Our Savior grade school (Detroit), All class grade school reunion Aug. 15 at Monaghan's K of C in Livonia. Call Joe McCauley at (734) 420-2898.
Clawson High School, All grades reunion Sept. 8, 10 a.m., City Park Pavilion. Bring lunch. For details call Luella Joyce at (248) 588-1892 or Al Sommers at (248) 588-1785.
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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Traverse Area District Library, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Reading Club Party for participants and their families.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Club, Wed. at 10:30 a.m., July 29-Aug. 5.
Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. until Aug. 14.
Summer CAMPS AND CLASSES
Take It From The Top Musical Theatre Workshops, Aug. 4-6, Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. $270 for Music, Dance, Theatre Workshop (Pre-Teen 10-13; Teens 14-- 18). To register visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop or call (517) 432-2000, toll-free (800) WHARTON.
Oral health education classes, Aug. 5, 10 a.m., Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m., YMCA Child Care Center.
YMCA Arts Camp, For those entering 4-6 grades. Aug. 3-7 "Art Expression." $125/wk. for members, $105 for YMCA facility members. For details visit gtbaymca.blogspot.com, www.gtbayymca.org, or call 933-9622.
Nature Day Camp, Ages 4-12, Boardman River Nature Center. Weekday morning (9 a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1-4 p.m) sessions, July 13-Aug. 21. $75/wk. Register at NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Pathfinder School Day Camps, June 29-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For weekly session info and pricing, visit www.thepathfinderschool.org (click on Summer Programs) or call Leisa Hankins at 995-3800.
Grass River Natural Area, ages 4-10, Wed. July 8-Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. For details call 533-8314.
New Horizon Montessori summer program, June 15-Aug. 20, ages 15 mo.- 6 yrs. For details or to register, call Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
Jewish Day Camp 2009, Aug. 17-21, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Silver Lake Recreation Area. Ages 5-12. Cost is $40/wk.; $8/day, or $5 half-day. Financial assistance avail. Jewish teens can be Jr. Counselors, earning a $60 stipend for the week. For details or to register, contact Lisa Robitshek at 941-1080, robit@garlic.com.
Caribbean Adventure: A Pirate's Treasure Camp, Aug. 17-21, 10 a.m.-noon, KidzArt, TC. Pirates are on the move all week! Our days will be filled with treasure maps, sculptures, Caribbean drawings, and other messy projects related to the Caribbean Sea and our search for pirate treasure! $99; Register: 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Jungle Tour Adventure Camp, Aug. 17-21, 1-3 p.m., KidzArt, TC. Art projects from feathered and furry friends to rain forest. Put on your safari hat (you'll make one!) and adventure into the jungle of acrylic painting and tons of animals. $99; Register: 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Munson Hospice and Palliative Care Family Fun Camp, Aug. 21-Aug. 22, YMCA Camp Hayo-Went-Ha. $10/person, $25/family. For details or to register, call Dr. Barbara McIntyre at 935-8492 or (800) 252-2065.
Painting & Printmaking, Ages 6+. Aug 26, 27, 9 a.m.-noon, $59. KidzArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register: 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Sylvan Learning Center, Summer programs, ACT/SAT prep, reading, writing, math. For details call Hillary Malone at 941-0060 or visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/traversecity.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Open weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, closed Sun., through Labor Day. Visit www.gtbayymca.org, 933-YMCA (9622).
NMC "College for Kids", Ages 4-17. Ltd. financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call 995-1700.
TCAPS Summer Adventure Day Camps, June 16-Sept 4 at: Cherry Knoll Elementary School (TC East Middle School), 1776 Three Mile Rd.; Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose St.; Westwoods Elementary School, 1500 Fisher Rd.; Willow Hill Elementary School, 1250 Hill St. Ages 5-12 (plus 3-4 year olds at Westwoods and Willow Hill). For details call Sanders Frye at 933-7967 or visit www.tcaps.net/summerprograms.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Visit michigan.momstylenews.com for a daily calendar of local family events that are free or cost less than $10 for a family of four!
Free Story/Activity Hour, Weds. through Aug. 5, 11 a.m.- noon, Betsie Valley District Library, 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. For details call 378-2716.
Free Sat. movie matinees, Betsie Valley District Library, Aug. 8 and 22, noon-2 p.m. G rated. For details call 378-2716.
www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. Practical ideas, engaging activities for children in the GT region.
Top of Michigan Trails Council group bicycle rides, Low-key, non-competitive events over non-motorized trails and lightly traveled local roads in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. For details visit www.trailscouncil.org.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Cheerleading, Seeking enthusiastic partners to establish a non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Interested persons please contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Traverse City All-Star Cheer, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707.
Northport Public School, Walking track open 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily for public use.
KEEP Foundation, Helping students live a debt-free life after college. Looking for corporate partnerships. For details on membership, sponsorship or general information, visit www.keepfoundation.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Car wash, TC West High School Titan Dance, Aug. 1 and 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Randy's Old Town, corner of Eighth and Union.
Salmon Slam, Aug. 8, Haserot Park, Northport. Check in 5-7 a.m. in Northport and Leland. Fishing 5:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry fee $150. Complete rules and regulations at http://northportomenachamber.org/NorthportSalmonSlam.html
Northport Promise Fundraiser, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Haserot Park, Northport. Selling popcorn, cookies, water, lemonade. Putting green, bean bag toss. Proceeds support scholarships for Northport High School graduates.
Pancake Breakfast, Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. , St. Mary Parish Social Hall. Proceeds benefit St. Mary Class of 2012 mission trip.
Kiwanis "Peanut Days" Fundraiser, Kiwanis Golden K and the Grand Traverse Bay Kiwanis Clubs will be collecting donations at the following locations. Proceeds help fund and support activities and projects for children in the Grand Traverse area and nationally. Aug. 7: Downtown TC Cass & Front Sts.; Aug. 14: Tom's 14th St., Tom's West Bay, Oleson's on Hammond Rd., Walmart (all TC); Aug. 21: Sam's Club, TC.
Antrim Co. Historical Society Pig Roast, Aug. 24, to raise funds to restore and preserve the Derenzy School. Seeking pictures and stories; contact SaveDerenzySchool@gmail.com, Save Derenzy School, c/o G. March, P.O. Box 679, Central Lake, MI 49622; call 360-5948.
KEEP Foundation golf outing, Aug. 26, Betsie Valley Course, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville. $75 per player includes 18 holes, dinner, etc. Chance to win at every hole; $10,000 Hole-In-One Contest. Call Jim at 510-7718 to RSVP. $80 per player after Aug. 10. For details visit www.keepfoundation.org.
INFANT/TODDLER
PROGRAMS
Summer Stories and Songs, Each Sat., 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Aug. 8: Barbara Bailey Hutchison. Free of charge. For details call 932-8503 or e-mail children@tadl.org.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Each Wed. and Fri., Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for 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.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Dennos Museum Center. Museum admission plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
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. to 3 years. Tues., 10-10:45 a.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Suite A, TC. $40 for 8 weeks. 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, A water/play program for children and teens with special needs, ages 3-13. Weds., 4:30-5:15 p.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Suite A, TC. $45 for 8 weeks. Parent must accompany child in pool. To register, call 935-7331.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, 4th Wed. each month, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Suite 4, TC. No charge. For details, call 947-MIKE (947-6453).
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call 536-3369 for details or to register.
The Neoteric Workshops, Gender-specific writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Archipelago Brass Instrument Petting Zoo, Aug. 4, 3 p.m., followed by a brass concert for all ages at 4 p.m. For kids' grades K-6. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge.
Barbara Bailey Hutchison, Aug. 8, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge.
7th Annual Children's Art Fair, for artists in grades 1-8, during Friday Night Live in downtown TC Aug. 14. For details or to apply, call the GT Children's Museum at 932-4526 or visit www.greatlakeskids.org.
African Children's Choir, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., East Bay Calvary Church; 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, both TC. No charge. For details visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com, or call (877) 532-8651.
Private flute lessons, For youth and adults begin Aug. 27. Youth flute choir begins Sept. 9, 7-8 p.m., NMC Fine Arts Bld. Room #105. Contact Dr. Deborah Podolka at dpodolka@aol.com.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Garden Walk, Aug. 5, 6-7 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. With Master Gardener, Ellen. $5 donation. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Sugaring for Moths, Aug. 6, 10-11:30 p.m. All ages. With "The Bug Man" Dr. Duke Elsner. Rain date Aug. 13. Meet at dusk at the west parking lot at Brown Bridge Quiet Area. Call 941-0960 to register and for directions. $5 donation.
MENSA Admissions Tests, Aug. 8, 1 p.m., Traverse Area Association of Realtors, 852 S. Garfield Ave. Call (231) 275-6735 or email jacksch@umich.edu to RSVP.
Call of the Loon, Aug. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. Hike to Sabin Pond to spot loons. $5 donation. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Northern Michigan Anime Convention, Aug 8-9, NMC, TC. Tickets $25 both days, $15 one day. Visit www.NMACon.net.
The Wonder of Trees, Aug. 12, 6-7 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. $5 donation. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Beach Bards, by Heart Storytelling, Poetry, and Music, Each Fri., 10 p.m.; Children's hour 8:30 p.m.; through Aug. 28 on the beach at The Leelanau School, 1 mi. NE of Glen Arbor on M-22. Donation $1/person.
Stone Circle/Crescent Woods gatherings, Each Fri. through Sept. 4, 8 p.m. family friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire, 3600 Five Mile Road, behind Unity Church, TC. For details call 938-9587 or 943-9198.
Lanphier Observatory Public Star Gazing, 14" Telescope, Video and Constellation Identification Lessons. Wed. & Thu., 10:30 p.m.-midnight, through Aug. 27, (weather permitting) on the beach at The Leelanau School, 1 mi. NE of Glen Arbor on M-22. Adults: $3, students: $2.
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.
Interlochen Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Oct. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Interlochen Arts Academy. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Yoursphere.com "Young Editor Contest", Submit an essay (350-600 words) on topic "What's your summer passion?" Entrants must be under the age of 19; Yoursphere membership not required. Deadline Aug. 17. Winners will be announced Aug. 21. For rules, regulations and details, visit https://yoursphere.com/youngwriters/rules
Kids Get Growing Contest, Judging Aug. 29 at the Frankfort Farmers Market. Categories are: Biggest Tomato, Ugliest Tomato, and Most Monstrous Zucchini. Open Space Park, 7th-9th Streets, along the Waterfront. Call 882-5264, visit frankfortmich.com/currentevents.
Bonnie Plants' Third Grade Cabbage Program, receive a free cabbage plant to grow and compete for $1000 scholarship. Deadline Sept. 1. Visit www.Bonnieplants.com.
Inland Seas' Adopt-A-Class Scholarship Program, For details call Steve Cruzen at 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org/files/inlandseas/784.pdf.
Navy Diversity Essay Competition, Prizes include choice of being a passenger on the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels; U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier; U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers students attending accredited U.S. universities or community colleges are encouraged to participate (3.0 GPA, 18+). Deadline Sept. 10. Visit www.ahetems.org.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
The Child Care Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Openings for ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs. To register or for a tour, call 932-3000.
Traverse Bay Christian School, Open Enrollment, TK-6. Call 929-9504.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Open enrollment. Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, cweber@gtacs.org.
Grand Traverse Pavilions, Full-time openings in the Child Care Center for ages eight weeks - 5 years. Licensed by the State of Michigan. M-F, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed national holidays. For details or to register, call 932-3000 or visit www.gtpavilions.com.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC Kirtland-Gaylord, Fall classes start Aug. 22. 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 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/.
Northwestern Michigan College's Bridge program, Open for fall enrollment. A first-come, first-served 15-week transitional training and education program. Classes meet Tue. and Thu. beginning Sept. 1. Day or evening programs. Visit www.nmc.edu/bridgeprogram or call Charlene Lutes at 995-1971.
FOOD SERVICE
Traverse City Area Public Schools Summer Food Service Programs, Meals will be served at Suttons Bay Migrant, 310 Elm Street, Suttons Bay, from June 17-Aug. 4: breakfast 8:15-8:45 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; snack 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Meals will be served at Traverse Heights Elementary, 933 Rose St., Traverse City from June 16-Sept. 4: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under, or those up to age 26 enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. Also participating in the FLEX program, to bring Russian students to the U.S. For details call Marilyn Elston at 590-2788 or (800) 677-2773; visit www.asse.com.
Frankfort Rotary Exchange Program, Available to all Benzie Co. students, 15-18, interested in living and studying abroad for one year and residents interested in hosting an exchange student for 4-6 months. Application process starts in May. For details visit http://www.csrye.org.
Elk Rapids Rotary Youth Exchange, Seeking host families for three months or more for a female student from Thailand and a male student from Germany. Contact Ed Schindler at eschindler@rwbaird.com
Aspect Foundation, To become a volunteer host family, contact Pam Woolcott at 944-2620 or 264-6105. Information about students is also available at www.aspectfoundation.org.
CASE Exchange Student Program, Darshan Gulati of Traverse City is the Area Rep. Darshan will aid the nonprofit program in finding families to host exchange students, and offer the families support through the school year. Students have an allowance, but need families to offer home life and guidance. For details call (732) 688-8363
Youth For Understanding, Students arrive in August! Seeking volunteers. For detailed information to see if hosting might be right for you, Call Field Director Barb Wisney at 421-1904, e-mail bwisney@yfu.org.
Cultural Homestay International, Host a high school student from Europe, Asia or South America for a school year through CHI, a non-profit educational exchange organization. Contact Lisa at (877) 706-2508 or chilisa@chinet.org
Center for Cultural Exchange, Student foreign exchange programs, work/travel programs and travel abroad programs. Visit www.cci-exchange.com for details.
STS Foundation, Local families are invited to host international exchange students, ages 15-18, coming to the area this fall to attend local high schools for the 2009-10 school year. Host families are responsible for providing meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing and safe environment. All types of families are welcome to apply to host including empty nesters, older couples, young couples, families with/without children and even single parents. For details call (800) 522-4678 or e-mail info@stsfoundation.org.
