The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
New Horizon Montessori, Open House July 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For details contact Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
CLASS REUNIONS
TC West class of 1999, Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., TC Country Club. For details, visit www.tcwest99.com/
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.
Mother of Our Savior grade school (Detroit), All class grade school reunion Aug. 15, Monaghan's K of C, 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 each month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
Glen Lake Community High School, classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970, Aug. 15; Empire Town Hall; Bonnie or Chuck, (580) 319-4306.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
TAP Open House and Student Animation Workshop Reunion, today, 5-9 p.m., The Art Place, 122 S. Union St., TC. TAP will screen all 5 2009 SAW projects, with some past SAW gems. 30 min. screenings begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.theartplace.org.
NMC Community Concert Band, July 30, 7 p.m., Free outdoor concert on the green at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
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.
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.
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 GT area and nationally. Aug. 7: Downtown TC Cass & Front; 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.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Poetry, Puppetry, Music and More!, Kevin Kammeraad, Mic. author/performer will be at Up North Kids Bookstore July 31, 5-7 p.m. The all-ages show will begin at 5 p.m. with a book signing to follow. UPK Bookstore, 137 E. Front St., TC, 946-2665.
TC-350 mural, Teens 13-19 from GT and Leelanau counties invited to submit designs for an outdoor mural at Studio 7 Arts on 14th St., as part of TC-350. Entry forms at www.studio7arts.com, and on the parking lot shed at Studio 7. Deadline extended to July 31. Visit www.350.org or www.studio7arts.com.
Weather Watchers, Aug. 1, 1-2 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. With TV meteorologist Joe Charlevoix. $5 donation. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
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.
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.
Summer CAMPS AND CLASSES
"Introduction to Sailing," 6-8 p.m. July 28 and 30, Northwestern Michigan College; www.nmc.edu/ees or 995-1700.
2009 Girl Scout Day Camp, July 28-30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Camp Saki, TC. Girls grades K-8. $40/Girl Scout, $50 non-members. To register, visit www.gsmists.org. Call 947-7354.
Draw*Paint*Sculpt B, Ages 6+. July 28-30, 9 a.m.-noon, $90. KidzArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register at 421-1222 or www.kidzartMI.com.
Windward Mega Sports Camp, Aug 3-7, for children post-kindergarten-5th grade. Soccer and Basketball skills training, plus art and drama options. Long Lake Township Park, 8870 North Long Lake Rd., TC, from 6-8:30 p.m. T-shirt, water bottle, drawstring sports bag included; $30/child ($20 for each additional child). Scholarships available. Aug 7 Family Day (picnic and music included) for children to present what they have learned. Deadline for registration is July 30; www.windwardchurch.org.
Take It From The Top Musical Theatre Workshops, Aug. 4-6, Old Town Playhouse, TC. $270 for Music, Dance, Theatre Workshop (Pre-Teen 10-13; Teens 14-- 18). $150 for Audition Workshop July 30-- 31 (18 and older). To register visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop; call (517) 432-2000 or (800) WHARTON.
YMCA Arts Camp, For students entering grades 4-6. July 13-Aug. 7. July 27-31 "Michigan Wildlife." Aug. 3-7 "Art Expression." $125/wk. for members, $105 for YMCA facility members. For details visit gtbaymca.blogspot.com, www.gtbayymca.org, 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.
History Alive! Day Camps, Benzie Area Historical Society. Session 2: ages 10-12, July 27-- 30. M-Th., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For details and registration, call 882-5539, or visit www.bahmuseum.org.
Grass River Natural Area, Wed. July 8-Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. Scholarships may be available for children 4-10 to attend. For details call 533-8314.
Studio 7 Arts Summer Camps, Ages 8-18, Aug. 3-7, weekdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 225 W. 14th St., TC. Bring lunch. $95/wk. Pre-register at 938-5869.
Forest Lakes Bible Church Adventure Day Camps, July 27-31, 4 yrs.-6th grade, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. No fee; free will offering. Call Sue McIntyre at 946-2118 or dasuemcintyre@charter.net.
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.
Cadillac Area YMCA Camp Torenta, Ages 3-14. Day camps 6-12; Resident camps 8-14. Preschool Explorer Program for 3-5. Teen Canoeing. Adventure Camp. Register: 421 S. Mitchell, call 775-3369, visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org.
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 free and cheap local family events that 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. 7/29: Author Gene Pugh's stories and tales. Library hours: Tue. and Thu., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 2-7 p.m., Fri 2-6 p.m., and Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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
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.
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, The walking track at the school will be open from 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily for public use.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Summer Stories and Songs, Each Sat., 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Aug. 1: It's Magic!. 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, for children of killed, disabled, POW/MIA U.S. service members. Apply at www.fascholarship.com/ or call (800) 475-6620. Deadline July 31.
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.
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/.
NMC 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! 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.
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