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MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Poetry Slam, Feb. 12, 10 a.m., Horizon Books, TC. Presented by Traverse Bay Christian School students. For details call 929-9504.
MAEA Region 15 K-12 Student Art Exhibit, Opening reception Feb. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. , Artcenter Traverse City, 720 S. Elmwood Ave. No charge, open to the public.
"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.
TC Central High School Chorale "Disney & Dessert," 7 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19, 2 p.m. Feb. 20, performances and treats, Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front St., TC; $8, 933-3573.
"Showcase Leelanau," featuring musical programs and art work by students from around Leelanau County, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Old Art Building, 111 Main St., Leland; free.
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.
"An Art Affair" for middle school students, 1-3 p.m. March 14, 21, 28; free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC.
MEETINGS
Manufacturing Technology Academy Student/Parent Night, Feb. 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College's M-TEC. For details or to RSVP, contact Tim Wheatley at 995-1304, Twheatley@nmc.edu; or visit www.mta.tc.
Grand Traverse Academy Enrollment Info Meetings, 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.
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.
NMC Student Greens and Traverse Bay Watershed Greens, 6:30 p.m., Horizon Books, Traverse City. Joint meetings on 3rd Tue. of each month. For details contact: traversegreen@yahoo.com, 392-4462, migreens.org.
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.
TC West Middle School Parent Orientation, Parents of incoming 7th and 8th grade Feb. 16, 5:30-6:30 (7th) and 7-8 p.m. (8th). All meetings in the Little Theater. Call 933-8200 for details.
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.
Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Chapter, winter get-together, noon Feb. 20, Stella Trattoria, Building 50, Village at Grand Traverse Commons; all area women educators currently teaching or retired; 946-1955.
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.
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.
TCAPS parent-teacher conference dates have been set; for more information, go to www.tcaps.net.
NMC 2010 Outstanding Alumnus Award, Nomination forms available at www.nmc.edu/alumni. Deadline Feb. 26.
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, & much more. Activities supervised by Third Level counselors, street outreach workers and volunteers. For details, visit www.thirdlevel.org.
"Dancing with the Stars," Teens interested in learning Ballroom Dance may contact Richard Dodge at Studio 7 Arts. No partner needed. Scholarships available. Leave a message at 932-9808, e-mail Claire@studio7arts.com.
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."
Cheerleading, Seeking partners to establish non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Cheerleading, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707.
KEEP Foundation, Helping students live a debt-free life after college. Seeking corporate partnerships. Visit www.keepfoundation.org.
Zonta's 2010 Young Women in Public Affairs Award for women ages 16-20; deadline March 23, www.zonta.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Traverse bingo nights, Every Thu., 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC. All proceeds benefit B&G; Clubs of GT. For details call 995-4539.
Shoes & Snacks for Backpacks, Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m., Timber Ridge Resort. $15 registration fee will sponsor one fully-supplied backpack. Snowshoe trek, complimentary hot beverages and snacks. Limited on-site rentals available at $5/pair from GT Cycle, 941-4868. Advance registration encouraged. Call Jessica Luckey at 932-6238 or visit www.tcsunriserotary.org for details.
Silent auction to benefit the Elk Rapids High School Industrial Arts and National Art Honor Society, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 22, Elk Rapids High School cafeteria; 264-8108, ext. 3122.
Traverse City West Senior High School spaghetti diner, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the commons area, 5376 N. Long Lake Road. Funds raised will be used for scholarhips; $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, $20 family of 5 or more; 933-7501.
Tasters' Guild Auction, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes campus. To benefit NMC's Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Raffle, live and silent auctions. Raffle tickets are $20 ea., or $50 for 3. Winner will be drawn at 9 p.m. Tickets to the event are $45/person in advance, $600/reserved VIP table for 10, $50 at the door. Both raffle and event tickets available at www.nmc.edu/culinary. For details, call 995-1197.
2010 Children's Museum Gala, Feb. 27, TC City Opera House. "Blues Night" event begins at 6 p.m. with an opening reception. Silent auction, acoustic music, dinner and live auction, music from Leo Creek. Call Katherine Marciniak-DeGood at 932-4526 for details on sponsorships, auction donations, and tickets.
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. 9: Winter Birds, Feb. 16: Active Animals of Winter. Feb. 23: Sleeping Animals of Winter.
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 Fridays, Feb. 19, Mar. 5 and 19, Apr. 9 and 23, May 7 and 21. 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 Discover! classes, For ages 31/2-5 yrs., Sat. at 11:15 a.m. or Thu. 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.
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.
Growing with God, third Mon. of each month, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Lake Leelanau St. Mary School Library. For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500.
GT Bay YMCA Family Night, Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m., Y Child Care Center. For those with young children. 3rd Fri. of each month. $10 fee for non-members. For details visit www.gtbayymca.org or call Molly Brown at 421-3568.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
GT Area Literacy Council Tutor Training, 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.
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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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; editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
"Web Security Applications Through the Lens of a Security Expert", Mar. 24, 2-4 p.m., North Central Michigan College Library, Petoskey. For details, contact Hwee-Joo Kam at 348-6652, hkam@ncmich.edu.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
High School Quiz Bowl, Feb. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. in the West Shore CC Administrative and Conference Building North Lounge. 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.
Traverse Area District Library Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., topics: "Love Stories" Feb. 13, for ages 3/older; Weekend Wigglers Feb. 20, infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their "big people"; "That Tastes Great" stories Feb. 27, ages 5/older; TADL, 610 Woodmere, TC; 932-8500.
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.
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).
Open house birthday celebration at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Child Care Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 18, 1100 Woodmere, Suite B, TC; 421-3569.
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.
YMCA Family Night, Feb. 19, 6-9 p.m. at the Y Child Care Center, 1100 Woodmere Ave, Ste. B. For those with young children. $15 fee for non-members. For details and program guides, visit www.gtbayymca.org or call 933-9622.
Michigan History Day District 3 Competition, Feb. 20, East Middle School. Setup at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria, judging at 9 a.m. Winners announced by 1 p.m. Finalists advance to a statewide competition April 24. Free and open to the public. Contact Brandi Reynolds at 933-7387, reynoldsbr@tcaps.net, for details or to help judge.
FIRST Robotics District Competition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5-6, Traverse City Central High School, Room F-417; FIRST is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. The FIRST Robotics Competition is a program that challenges high school students - working with professional mentors - to design and build a robot to contend in competitions that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and the determination of students.
Gaylord Zonta Golden Hug Award, March 8, 6:30 p.m., Otsego Club of Gaylord. Dessert buffet and awards ceremony honoring Suzanne Stock. Open to the public.
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+.
Mayhem Games, Weekly schedule: Tue. 7-10 p.m., Wings of War WWI airplane miniatures, league play, public welcome. Wed. 4-7 p.m. Demo Day, new games. Thu. 4-7 p.m. Flames of War WWII engagements with infantry tanks and planes. Fri. all-day Open House with family game demos. Sat. all-day Warhammer Warbands (beginners welcome). Sun. 1-4 p.m. Warhammer 40K Club. Located in the Blair Plaza next to Mancino's Pizza at Chums Corner. 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.
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 featuring DJ, basketball, table games. For details and program guides, visit www.gtbayymca.org or 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
Annette Basler Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Interlochen Chamber of Commerce; two $1,000 awards, deadline March 31. Forms available from high school guidance counselors or Interlochen Community School.
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 March 3.
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 April 15. Send to: Bruce Garland, Education Chairman, P.O. Box 402, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
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 is 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 to apply is 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
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.
Grand Traverse Academy Enrollment Info Meetings, 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.
Boys & Girls Clubs Grand Traverse, After school programs: West Middle School, 3950 Silver Lake Rd., TC, for ages 11-16, weekdays. For details call Anna Umlar at 933-8318. Strongheart Center, 2600 North Strongheart Way, for 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.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
World Experience Teenage Student Exchange, Seeking families to host exchange students. Call (800) 633-6653 or (626) 330-5719; e-mail info@worldexperience.org; visit www.worldexperience.org.
ASSE International Student Exchange, Accepting applications from host families. Participating in the FLEX program to bring Russian students to the U.S. 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 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, visit www.aspectfoundation.org.
CASE Exchange Student Program, Seeking host families for exchange students. For details call (732) 688-8363
Youth For Understanding, For detailed information to see if hosting exchange students might be right for you, contact Field Director Barb Wisney at 421-1904, bwisney@yfu.org.
Cultural Homestay International, Host a high school student from Europe, Asia or South America for a school year. 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 sought to host exchange students, ages 15-18. For details call (800) 522-4678 or e-mail info@stsfoundation.org.
