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FUNDRAISERS
Traverse City East Middle School, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Jazz Band and Symphony Band benefit concert for Father Fred Foundation. Concert-goers asked to bring personal care items in lieu of admission charge. For details call 933-6950.
The Occidentalist arts and crafts show/used book sale, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., TC West High School Commons Area. Proceeds benefit student newspaper. Contact Laura Wright at 933-7795, wrightla@tcaps.net.
Family Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Trinity Lutheran School, 13th and Maple, TC; toys, books, household items and a pie sale by 7th- and 8th-graders; 313-0102.
Traverse City High School Craft Show, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Seeking vendors. Booth/concession sales benefit TCHS. Non-perishable food donations at the door. Call Juli VanPelt at 933-5869 for an application for a booth.
MEETINGS
Delta Kappa Gamma, Nov. 17, 5 p.m., TBA-ISD. Traverse City Phi Chapter hosts career coach Shannon LeJeune. For details call Judy Oien at 995-0546 or Lana Nickels at 947-2599.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Middle school drama class, Students in Northport MS class need help from 1:55-3:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 20, and 24, learning their lines for the play "Anne Frank and Me." Call 386-5153, ask for Donna.
"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 are noted, Tweeted at http://twitter.com/NMCfree. Details on specific events available online at www.nmc.edu, "news and events."
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Creating a Successful Retirement, Nov. 18, 5-8 p.m., West Shore CC Schoenherr Campus Center, Room 751. No charge. For details or to register, contact Ruth Gustafson at 843-5823, ragustafson@westshore.edu.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"Pirates of Penzance", Nov. 19-22, Thu.-Sat. at 7 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m., TC Central High School. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for students; call the Box Office at 933-3573.
Northport Public Schools Elementary Fall Concert, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center. K-5 music classes and the after school strings program. Public welcome.
Family Concert with Corky Siegel, Nov. 21, 1 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. Music and the Joy of Diversity Family Workshop. Tickets $10/adults, $5/kids under 18, available at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling 995-1553. Family Day art activities and gallery hunts in the Museum are included in the ticket price and will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
"In Search of Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability...within the World of Coffee", Nov. 17, 7 p.m. lecture, Dennos Museum/Janis Room. Free admission; call 995-1155.
Insight and Inspiration Speaker Series lecture, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Leland Public School Performing Arts Center. Linda Lindquist"'Bishop shares her sailing adventures. Tickets $10 at the door or in advance from the Leland Public School office. Free admission for students 12+, on-site childcare for 11 and under. Proceeds benefit the Leland Education Foundation. For details call "'256-7084, e-mail kerrysatterwhite@gmail.com.
Traverse City Debate League, 1st round 3:30-5 p.m., 2nd round 5:15-6:45 p.m.: Nov. 18, Traverse City Central High School. Tabulation Room in the Library to allow visitors to check the debate team schedule. Free of charge. Call Carol Roehrich at 933-3518 for details.
International Affairs Forum lecture, Nov. 19, "Russia and the Former Soviet Republics in Central Asia" with Michael Wygant, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. For tickets or details, call 995-1700.
"New Moon" Party, Nov. 19, in conjunction with the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" the movie. For Teens 13 and up. Food, contests, activities and giveaways. Free of charge. For details or to register, call 775-6541 or visit www.cadillaclibrary.org.
Devereaux Memorial Library events, Nov. 19: 3:30 p.m. "Camouflage Club" trivia quiz for cool prizes, stinky cheese game, make a journal to keep. Sign up for programs by calling Connie Meyer at (989) 348-9214.
Board Games, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Peninsula Community Library. Treats, games (PCL's or your own).
Saturday Sampler, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library. Nov. 21: Thanksgiving stories, Make a Paper Bag Turkey with Barb DeGraeve for ages 4+. Nov. 28: "Teddy Bear Social." Bring a teddy bear for stories, songs, cookies and lemonade. For the whole family!
"Street Culture in China," Nov. 24, Lecture/travelogue at 7 p.m., Dennos Museum/Janis Room. Free admission; call 995-1155.
Thanksgiving Crafts and Decorations, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. All ages (young kids w/adult help). Free with paid Museum admission. For details call 932-4526.
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.
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., anime screening at 6:30 p.m. Ages 13+.
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.
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. 421-3888.
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. Nov. 17: Nuts to You; Dec. 1: Get Ready for Winter.
Story Time, Tues., 11 a.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Nov. 17: In The Small, Small, Pond; Nov. 24: Barnyard Song. For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
Wigglers Story Time, Wed. and Thu., 9:30 or 11 a.m., Nov. 18 & 19, Traverse Area District Library.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, Ages 3-5, 11 a.m.-noon, Dennos Museum Center. Nov. 19: All that Glitters is Gold. Museum admission (non-members) plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, Great Lakes Children's Museum. $6 per person; under 2 free. Nov. 20: Hide and Seek; Nov. 27: Make It and Take It! For details call 932-4526 or visit GreatLakesKids.org.
GT Bay YMCA Family Night, Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m., Y Child Care Center. For those with young children. Will continue on the 3rd Fri. of each month. $10 fee for non-members. For details visit www.gtbayymca.org or call Molly Brown at 421-3568.
Interlochen Public Library, Preschool Story Hour Wed. at 10 a.m. & 1 p.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.
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 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.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
2009 Festival of Trains poster contest, 2 categories, ages 5-7 and 8-12, one winner per category. Original artwork only. Deadline 5 p.m. Nov. 23. One entry per child may be mailed to the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, or dropped off at that location. For details call 995-0313 or visit gthc@charterinternet.com.
DAR essay contests, American History Essay contest for grades 5-8; Christopher Columbus essay contest for grades 9-12; in any school or home-school program. Deadline is Dec. 1. Call or e-mail for rules: Mary Rose at 946-6337, maryrose@chartermi.net; or Lin Meeker at 264-8502, dlmokdoki@aol.com.
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program, Deadline Feb. 2, 2010. For details or an application, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org.
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.;
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
GT Bay YMCA Pee Wee Sport program, For children ages 3-- 5 yrs. old at the YMCA Child Care Center. Classes meet 2x/wk. for 3 wks., $35/class non-members, $15 members. Class times at www.gtbayymca.org under the Youth Sports program listing, or call 933-9622.
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 $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.
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, Early registration for winter semester Nov. 11-20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes start Jan. 9. For details call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, visit www.kirtland.edu.
Document Writing PLUS, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., Bear Lake School Computer Lab, $30. To register, call 477-5353 option 6; visit bearlake.k12.mi.us.
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/.
REUNIONS
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 1955, 50th class reunion Sept. 11, 2010, at the TC Elks Club.
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.
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