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MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Manistee Benzie Area Children's Chorus of Arcadia, Seeking ages 8-18. Registration week Feb. 1-5. Contact Corie Brown at coriebrown@gmail.com, 920-6580, or Kristine Harvey at kkmharvey@aol.com, 889-5777.
Poetry Slam, Feb. 12, 10 a.m., Horizon Books, TC. Presented by Traverse Bay Christian School students. For details call 929-9504.
"Bye Bye Birdie", Feb. 12 & 13 at 7 p.m., Feb. 14 at 2 p.m., Feb. 19 & 20 at 7 p.m., Feb. 21 at 2 p.m., St. Francis High School. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, on sale in Room 19 in the HS basement. Box office hours M-F, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., call 941-9875.
"The Princess Peony", Performed by Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Feb. 14, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, TC. Tickets $14 adults, $10 students and seniors. The 2/14 5 p.m. show is $10 prix fixe. Free Valentine's Day reception between the 2/14 shows. For details or tickets, visit www.ballet-etc.com.
Forest Area PTO community talent show, March 12, 7 p.m., Forest Area High School. Auditions Feb. 22, 3:45 p.m. at the high school or by appointment; call Judy at 384-0654. All ages, featuring 1950's theme. All proceeds benefit Forest Area PTO.
MEETINGS
Grand Traverse Academy Enrollment Info Meetings, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Feb. 15, 2 p.m., Feb. 16, 9 a.m., Feb. 25, 6 p.m., Mar. 8, 2 p.m., 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, followed by lottery Apr. 9. For details call 995-0665 or visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
Woodland School information nights about fall enrollment; 7 p.m. Feb. 16 and 24; Woodland is a K-8 tuition-free charter school, 7224 Supply Road, Traverse City; 947-7474.
Manufacturing Technology Academy Student/Parent Night, Feb. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College's M-TEC. 2-year program for high school juniors and seniors in mathematics, science, English and economics with advanced technical experience in an engineering and automation lab. For details or to RSVP, contact Tim Wheatley at 995-1304, Twheatley@nmc.edu; or visit www.mta.tc.
Westwoods Elementary Kindergarten Parent Meeting, Feb. 9, Spaghetti Dinner at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by an informational meeting at 7 p.m. in the library. Call Bonnie Shaw at 933-7970 for details.
Catholic Human Services Prevention Program, Feb. 11 Coalition Against Underage Drinking Meeting, 3:30-5:30 p.m., TBA Career-Tech Center, TC. RSVP to Kayla Thomas or Marybeth Novak at 929-7070.
TC East Middle School Parent Orientation, For incoming 6th-8th grade, Feb. 11.
6th grade Core Curriculum Mtg. 6-7:30 p.m., Electives Fair 7:30-8 p.m. 7-8th grade Electives Fair 7-7:30 p.m., Core Curriculum Mtg. 7:30-8 p.m. All meetings in the cafeteria. Call 933-7300 for details.
SPECIAL NOTICES
TC Central Choral-Aires Singing Valentines, Live costs $50, delivered within 15 mi. of downtown TC on Feb. 12, 13, or 14. Reservations required by calling 590-1075; or Electronic Valentine costs $10, Video link e-mailed to your Valentine on Feb. 14. Call 590-1075; Visa and MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit the Chorale trip to New York City to sing at Carnegie Hall in May.
Michigan Merit Examination for homeschoolers, at local public high schools March 9-11 at no charge. Registration Feb. 8-12. To schedule an appointment, call Traverse City Central High School at 933-3570 or Traverse City West Senior High School at 933-7582. To learn more about the MME, visit www.michigan.gov/mme.
Studio 7 Drop-In Center, Every Thu., 2-6 p.m. (closed on TCAPS vacation/snow days), for ages 15-20. Hang out, participate in groups, cooking class. Art room, stage, games, movies, etc. Activities supervised by Third Level counselors, street outreach workers and volunteers. For details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
Northwestern Michigan College events calendar, Free events noted, Tweeted at http://twitter.com/NMCfree. Details on specific events available at www.nmc.edu "news and events."
FUNDRAISERS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse bingo nights, Every Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 4 at the Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. All proceeds benefit B&G; Clubs of GT. For details call 995-4539.
Eastern Elementary All-School Carnival, Feb. 5, 5-8 p.m. at the school. Tickets at the door for 25 cents each. Games require 1-8 tickets to play. Proceeds to benefit 5th grade students for their year-end fieldtrips on the Inland Seas Education Association's Schoolships. For details call Michele Whitelock at 933-1660.
Kingsley Project Graduation 2010, Feb. 6, Donkey Basketball fundraiser, Kingsley Middle School. Teachers/staff vs. Class of 2010. Doors open at 6 p.m., event at 7 p.m. Food avail. Tickets $6 in advance at any Kingsley schools office; $8 at the door.
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. Feb. 2: Groundhog Day. Feb. 9: Winter Birds.
Cherub Tales, Story time for toddlers and preschoolers hosted by Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, TC. Librarian Margaret Wilson shares Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values. Stay after for lunch in the dining hall. 11-11:30 a.m. on Fris.: Feb. 5 and 19.For details call 946-5961.
Story Time, Tues., 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
Interlochen Public Library, Preschool Story Hour Wed. at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Baby Play Time 1st Fri. of the mo. at 10 a.m.; PJ Nights 3rd Wed. of mo. 6:30 p.m.; Katie "The Therapy Dog" 2nd & 4th Wed. of mo. 4-6 p.m.
KidzArt classes, For details or to register, contact KidzArt at 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com. Drop-ins welcome.
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, for ages 3-5. No sign up. Last Tue. of every month meet a community VIP. Call 775-6541 ext. 106 or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
Story Hour!, Weds. at 11:15 a.m., Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling. Stories, crafts and snacks for pre-schoolers and their parents. (989) 348-9214.
Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thu. of each month at 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Rd., TC. No charge. Call 223-7700.
Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
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.
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.
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.
Swim lessons, For ages 2-6, Grand Traverse Pavilions. Private ($30/hr.) or semi-private ($20/hr.) lessons. For details or to register, call the Aquatic/Wellness Center at 932-3172 or stop by the office at 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City.
Baby Swim, ages 3 mo.-3 yrs. Tues., 10-10:45 a.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Ste. A, TC. $40 for 8 wks. 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, Water/play program for special needs ages 3-13. Weds., 4:30-5:15 p.m., Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Rd., Ste. A, TC. $45 for 8 wks. Parent must accompany child in pool. To register, call 935-7331.
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. For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Traverse City Children's Theatre, Winter Session began Feb. 1; 8-weeks of classes in acting, singing, dance, improvisation and technical theatre for ages 5-18. Call 947-2210 ext. 103 to register; visit www.tcctheatre.org for details.
GT Area Literacy Council Tutor Training, Feb. 8 orientation, 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 12 training, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 13 training 9 a.m.-4 p.m., all at Munson Community Health Center Mtg. Room A, Munson Ave., TC. $20 fee for all 3 workshops (former/active tutors may re-train for no fee). For details or to register, call 922-4574 or e-mail gtalc22@gmail.com.
Teacher and Parent Education Series, 6:30-8 p.m. at the TC Central High School Library Media Center. Feb. 16: Depression and Bipolar Disorder 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. Feb. 19-21. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
KALEIDOSCOPE, Art classes at 1129 Woodmere, Ste. E, TC. For details contact Kathleen at kscopeart@gmail.com, 944-4913.
Sylvan Learning parent seminars, Free of charge; assist students with homework, fundraisers, middle and high school transitions, test stress. Call Sylvan Learning of Traverse City at 941-0060.
Michael's Place "Make a Memory" workshops, 4th Wed. each month, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Suite 4, TC. No charge. Call 947-MIKE (947-6453).
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call 536-3369.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
High School Quiz Bowl, Feb. 5 and 12, beginning at 9 a.m. in the West Shore CC Administrative and Conference Building North Lounge. Competition for Class B and C schools Feb. 5; Class D schools compete Feb. 12. Championship matches at about 1:30 p.m. Results at www.westshore.edu as games are completed. Open to the public. For details call 845-6211 ext. 5920, or e-mail capeterson@westshore.edu.
YMCA Family Night, Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. 3000 Racquetball Club Dr., TC. Basketball, racquetball, walleyball, tennis, Wii, snacks, pizza, and beverages. $15 fee for non-members. For details and program guides, visit www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622.
Middle School Dance, Feb. 6, 7:30-10 p.m., grades 6-8 only, GT Bay YMCA. Featuring DJ, basketball, table games. $5 with student ID (ID required for entry) or free for YMCA Youth Members. For details visit www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622.
Kids Dance Camp with the TC West dance team, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 13, TC West, 3950 Silver Lake Road; $20, for 1st through 5th graders; 409-0184.
Fossils Frenzy, Feb. 6, 1-2 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. Learn to identify local fossils, pick a Petoskey Stone to take home, watch a video on how Great Lakes were formed, bring your own fossils to trade. $5 donation. For details, visit NatureisCalling.org, or call 941-0960.
Story Time with Ollie Otter, Feb. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center All ages. $5 donation. For details, visit NatureisCalling.org, or call 941-0960.
Family Fun & Fitness Fair, Feb. 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Grand Traverse Academy. Free and open to the public (some activities may require a nominal fee for materials).
Family Snowshoe Hike, Feb. 13, 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 the store for details. $5 donation. For details, visit NatureisCalling.org, or call 941-0960.
Manga Book Club, Meets the 2nd and 4th Thu. of each month, Traverse Area District Library children's story room. Discussions 7-8 p.m., 6:30 p.m. screening. Call 932-8500 or visit tadl.org for more information. Ages 13+.
Mayem Games, Weekly schedule. For details 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). Prizes for those who can answer questions about differences between the book and the movie. Treats and popcorn included.
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.
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 March 3.
Michigan Apple Committee School Sweepstakes, Students in K-12 schools collect and submit proofs of purchase from apple bags by April 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 April 19.
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.
ASSE International Student Exchange Program scholarships, Students 15-18 can qualify for scholarships based on academic performance, character references and a genuine desire to study and live abroad with a host family. Students will be given language and cultural training. For details call (800) 677-2773 or visit www.asse.com.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
Grand Traverse Academy Enrollment Info Meetings, Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Feb. 15, 2 p.m., Feb. 16, 9 a.m., Feb. 25, 6 p.m., Mar. 8, 2 p.m., 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, followed by lottery Apr. 9. For details call 995-0665 or visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
TCAPS early education, Enrolling Kindergarten, Young Fives, Preschool and Montessori programs for Fall 2010. Meetings Feb. 9, 6:30&7 p.m. at: Central Grade, Courtade, Cherry Knoll, Montessori at Glenn Loomis, Interlochen Community School, Westwoods, and Long Lake; Feb. 18, 6:30-7 p.m. at Blair, Old Mission Peninsula School, Eastern, Silver Lake, Traverse Heights and Willow Hill.
Westwoods Elementary Kindergarten Parent Meeting, Feb. 9, Spaghetti Dinner at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by an informational meeting at 7 p.m. in the library. Call Bonnie Shaw at 933-7970 for details.
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Rd., TC, ages 11-16, weekdays. For details call Anna Umlar at 933-8318. Strongheart Center, 2600 North Strongheart Way, ages 6-18, weekdays. For details call Tanya Compos at 357-0640. Registration fee is $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.) openings. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. 222 E 14th St., TC. Call 941-1330 or visit alphabetsouppreschool.com.
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, 4- and 5-yrs, and Fri. A.M. Enrichment. Contact Kim at 938-0911 for details, or 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.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Contact Cindy Weber at 995-8425, cweber@gtacs.org.
GT Bay YMCA K Enrichment Program, Open school days, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $35/day. Breakfast and morning snack; bring lunch. E-mail childcare@gtbayymca.org, or visit www.gtbayymca.org.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
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, Traverse City. Dinner at 7 p.m., music begins at 8:30 p.m., viewing of the closing fireworks for the National Cherry Festival from the front lawn of the Elks Club at 10:30 p.m. Dress casual; Adults only. For details and registration, visit www.reuniontc80.weebly.com, or contact 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. Sign up for the e-mail list, pass info to other classmates.
TCHS class of 1965, 45th reunion Aug. 14, 2010, TC Elks Club. Send your ideas about the 45th reunion to tchs1965@gmail.com, or post on the Web site Message Board under the 45th Reunion heading. Visit www.tchs1965.org to keep up with 45th reunion plans and other Class of 1965 news.
TCHS class of 1960, 50th reunion Sept. 11, 2010, Traverse City Elks Club. Related events being planned for weekend. Classmates 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 in advance of the reunion next year.
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.
