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.
MEETINGS
Free adoption/foster care info meetings, Jan. 14, Bethany Christian Services of Traverse City, 1055 Carriage Hill Drive. State Adoption/Foster Care meeting 9 a.m.-noon; Intercountry Informational meeting 2-4 p.m. For details, call 995-0870, or visit www.bethany.org/traverse.
NMC Student Greens and Traverse Bay Watershed Greens, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m., Horizon Books, Traverse City. Joint meetings on 3rd Tuesday of each month. For details contact: traversegreen@yahoo.com, 392-4462, migreens.org.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Traverse City Central High School Hall of Fame, Nominations accepted at the Main Office or online at www.tcaps.net/csh. Submit completed form, three letters of support, and a picture of the candidate by Jan. 31. For details call 933-3500.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Cherub Tales story time for toddlers and preschoolers; 11-11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Jan. 8, Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, 130 E. 10th St.; 946-5961
Growing with God Story Hour, Jan. 4, 7, 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.
Swim lessons, For ages 2-6, Grand Traverse Pavilions, Sat. mornings beginning Jan. 9. 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.
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. Jan. 12: "Let it Snow." $3 per child.
GT Bay YMCA Family Night, Jan. 15, 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.
Growing with God, Jan. 18, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Lake Leelanau St. Mary School. 3rd Mon. of each month in the Library. Ages 0-K with parent(s). For details, call 256-9670 ext. 500.
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.
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.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
21st Century Education: Our Village in the Modern World, Jan. 6 and 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Elk Rapids High School Room 124. $10 for the two meetings. To register, call 499-9445 or e-mail elkrapidslive@live.com.
Parenting class "Alternatives to Anger", Tue., Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 6:30-8 p.m., MSU Extension Office, TC. $30 per person or couple. Optional book fees may apply. For details and/or to register call Barbara at 922-4824.
NMC Bridge Experience, enrolling for spring 2010. 15-week transitional training and education program. Classes meet Tue. and Thu. beginning Jan. 11. Day or night programs. For details visit www.nmc.edu/bridge or call Charlene Lutes at 995-1971.
Memoir writing class, Starts Jan. 18, meets Mon. & Wed., 1-2:20 p.m., North Central Michigan College. For details or to register for English 297 C -- Memoir, visit www.ncmich.edu.
Bird Feeders 101, Jan. 23, 1-2 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages. $5 donation. For details, visit NatureisCalling.org, or call 941-0960.
Homeschooler art class, Exclusively for home-schooled children ages 6-11. Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. Visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call 536-3369.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Family Snowshoe Hike, Jan. 9, 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.
Story Time with Ollie Otter, Jan. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center All ages. $5 donation. For details, visit NatureisCalling.org, or call 941-0960.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan History Day District 3 Competition, Feb. 20, East Middle School. Contact Brandi Reynolds at 933-7387, reynoldsbr@tcaps.net, for details or to help judge.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Northern Michigan Mensa, Essay contest for scholarship awards of $300 to $1,000. For an entry form, visit www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 15, 2010.
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program, Deadline Feb. 2, 2010. For details or an application, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org.
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.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
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, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. 222 E 14th St., TC. Call 941-1330 or visit alphabetsouppreschool.com.
Traverse City Cooperative Preschool, 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, Winter semester classes start Jan. 9. Registration 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 8. 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, Classes begin Jan. 11. Call now to fill out FAFSA forms. 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, Registration open Jan. 4-7, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Jan. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. After-hours appointments available upon request. Classes begin Jan. 11, with registration through Jan. 15. 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/.
