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.
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 (231) 995-1785, e-mail nminfo@gvsu.edu.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
GTACS Prospective Student Open Houses, St. Francis HS Dining Hall, TC. Mar. 3, May 13. Parents attend one meeting. Breakout sessions include kindergarten readiness and registration information. Tuition assistance available. From 5:30-6 p.m., Samples from the Life Balance Initiative lunch program; 6-7:30 p.m., Program and tours. Call 995-8425, e-mail cweber@gtacs.org.
Grand Traverse Academy Info Meetings, 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, lottery Apr. 9. Call 995-0665, visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com.
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.
St. Mary School Lake Leelanau, Kindergarten Round-up April 15. Call (231) 256-9636 for an appointment.
St. Mary Lake Leelanau Preschool, Open House April 22, 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m. (free pizza). RSVP at (231) 256-9670 ext. 500 for the evening session.
Wooden Pony Preschool, Ages 21/2-6; 11274 Munro Road, Williamsburg. Math, lit, drama, Spanish, music, equestrian instruction. For a registration packet, call (231) 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.
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. 2: Slitherin' Snakes. Mar. 9: Here Come the Birds!
Story Stew, Mar. 4 and 18 at 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library, 2735 Island View Rd., TC. 1st and 3rd Thu. of each mo. No charge. Call 223-7700.
Cherub Tales, Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, TC. Christian/Bible stories. 11-11:30 a.m. Fris.: Mar. 5 and 19. Call 946-5961.
Interlochen Public Library, Preschool Story Hour Weds. at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Baby Play Time Mar. 5at 10 a.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.
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, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Lake Leelanau St. Mary School Library. Call 256-9670 ext. 500.
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. 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.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"Ruddigore", Mar. 5 & 6, 12 & 13,19 & 20 at 7 p.m.; Mar. 7, 14 & 21 at 2 p.m., TC West High School Auditorium. General Admission $15, Premier Seating $20; tickets at www.tcaps.net/wsh-musical.
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.
"An Art Affair", 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.
"World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music", Mar. 23, 7 p.m., North Central Michigan College Library, Petoskey. Free lecture/concert featuring Ray Kamalay. For details, call 231-348-6705.
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 (231) 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.
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.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
TADL Saturday Sampler, Mar. 6: Dog and Cat stories, 11 a.m., ages 5+;Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC. Call (231) 932-8500.
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 non-members. Visit www.gtbayymca.org, call 933-9622.
FIRST Robotics District Competition, Mar. 5-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. TC Central HS 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. Contest for best Leprechaun. Bring two non-member friends AND wear green, receive goodie bags. Free to members, $5 ea. for the public. ID required. Visit www.gtbayymca.org, call 933-9622.
Gaylord Zonta Golden Hug Award, Mar. 8, 6:30 p.m., Otsego Club of Gaylord. Dessert buffet, awards ceremony honoring Suzanne Stock. Open to the public.
"The Wonders of Raptors", Mar. 11, 6:30 p.m., presented by Wings of Wonder at Charlevoix Public Library. For details call Wings of Wonder at (231) 326-4663 or e-mail wow@wingsofwonder.org, or call the library at 547-2651.
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
Michigan Tech Alumni Scholarships, At least one $1,000 and two $500 scholarships this spring to local students attending Michigan Technological University for the first time Fall 2010. Applications 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 Mar. 3.
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.
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.
