The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information email awidmer@record-eagle.com; fax (231) 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.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Dungeons and Dragons Quest, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, free and open for ages 15+. May last four hours or more. Future dates: Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11, May 9. Call 932-8500 for details.
Interlochen Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Oct. 12, 1 to 3 p.m., Interlochen Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/
"Chance to Dance", Fridays through Nov. 21 (except Oct. 31), 10 p.m. to midnight, NMC Physical Education building. Admission $5 at the door. No partner necessary. Wear slippery-soled shoes. For details, call 995-1700.
Tween Book Clubs, for boys and one for girls, ages 8-12. Boys club meets Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club meets Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Up North Kids Bookstore in Traverse City. $5 per week includes a snack and crafts, discussion of a book. Kids may join a club at anytime. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
Music Together, Mixed age music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers. Visit Sterling Studios at www.sterlingstudiosonline.com
Horse riding lessons, for all ages; Sara Shalda Performance Horses, 2332 School Lake Rd., Maple City. Email sarashalda@aol.com; visit sarashaldaperformancehorses.com for details, pricing.
GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Wigglers Story Time, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N. TC For preschoolers; Story Time 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Call 922-2085.
Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Oct. 2: The Library Mouse; Oct. 16: Has Anyone Seen My Mummy? Call 223-7700.
Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story Time Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for children birth to 4 years old. Teen after school program (grades 6-12) Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center available with Live Homework Help daily from 4-9 p.m. Call 536-7131.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays at Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front Street, Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512 or email sbbdl@charterinternet.com for details.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
ACT Prep Seminar at Sylvan Learning of Traverse City, Sept. 20-Oct. 21, to prep for the Oct. 25 national test date. Classes meet Tues. and Thurs. evenings and Sat. mornings. $695 for includes materials, practice tests. Call 941-0060 for details, RSVP.
Manage Your Time, Oct. 1 and 8, 1-4 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College. Time-saving strategies increase productivity and efficiency. $65. Call 995-1700.
Dreamweaver Web Design, 3 Wed., Oct. 1-15, 6-8:30 p.m., at Northwestern Michigan College. Basic computer and HTML skills required. $125 (includes text). Call 995-1700.
"Home Is Where the Heart Is", Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., TBA-ISD Career-Tech Center, Traverse City. Free event includes 3 choices from 6 sessions. See more at www.nwm.org/pri.asp. RSVP by Sept. 30; call Area Agency on Aging at (800) 442-1713 or (231) 947-8920.
Grand Traverse Literary Council tutor training workshops, Oct. 10, 17 and 18. 12-hour course enables volunteers to tutor students in basic reading and ESL. For details call (231) 922-4574.
Cavity Free Kids Curriculum workshops, Free training to all Head Start teachers, WIC agencies, and day care centers. Oct. 17 in Marquette, Nov. 14 in Mt. Pleasant. Registration limited; visit the Michigan Oral Health Coalition at www.mohc.org for details, registration form.
FUNDRAISERS
Pasta on the Peninsula, Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Old Mission Peninsula Elementary School. Pasta dinner, silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle. $7 Adults, $6 Seniors (60+), $5 Children under 12, $30 Families of 5 or more. Proceeds support school programs. To make a donation or for details call 933-7420.
Trinity Lutheran School Arts and Crafts Fair, accepting vendor applications. Booth prices $40-$60. The event will be held Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Trinity. Food available for purchase. Call 929-7121 or email kikiintc@charter.net re: Craft Fair.
Vendors needed for Silver Lake Elementary Craft Show, Event Oct. 25, 2008. 12'x12' Booths still available, $40 each plus donation of an item to be raffled. Payment due at registration. Extra tables $5 each; booth electricity $5. For details call Daphne at 943-3927, Amy at 943-9901 or email Nichole at Witkop@charter.net
Cherry Knoll Elementary School, bricks from the original school building $5 each during all family activities at the Cherry Knoll at Sabin Campus, 2075 Cass Road; available from any PTO board member. All funds will be used for additional yearbook pages. For details call Sheila Mosley at 941-8643.
Gladhander, Main Event Oct. 25. Tickets on sale now at the ticket office, located on the second floor of Holy Angels Elementary School. $300 per couple, avail. through the Gladhander office or call (231) 941-GLAD. For details about auction donation opportunities, how to volunteer, and more, visit Gladhander.com.
Traverse City Christian School Fall Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, Seeking Crafters for show Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-- 3 p.m. Fine Arts, Crafts, Silent Auction, and lunch Saturday. $50 per booth; contact Beth at (231) 929-1747 ext. 127, e-mail: tccsmission@aol.com
MEETINGS
AAUW Forum on Immigration System, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere. Educational forum on the immigration system presented by American Association of University Women and ACLU. Discussion led by Nancy Elkind, of Denver, former chapter chair of American Immigration Lawyers Association, and delegates from Democratic and Republican parties.
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, Holiday Inn on East Front St. , TC. $10 includes meal and gratuity. "Meet the candidates -- Know the Issues." Reservation deadline Oct. 9; call Linda Czajka at 932-7393 if not on the call list. Reservations are required and binding unless canceled.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
KidzArt, free classes for kids ages 6-12 at their Cherryland Center Studio (near the K-Mart courtyard), Traverse City. Demo classes Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. or Oct. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Class starts promptly so please arrive 10 min. early. Classes will be added based on demand. Drop and Shop Workshops during the holidays (kids can make gifts while parents shop). Contact KidzArt at 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com for details.
NMC Community Band, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, 2008; Feb. 27, and April 26, 2009. All concerts are at 8 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium.
TBAISD Music in the Park, an early childhood event, Oct. 3, 5:30-7 p.m., Grand Traverse Civic Center outdoor pavilion. Free event for families with children age birth to five. For details visit www.tbaisd.k12.mi.us.
Sounds of Music, Oct. 4, 11 a.m., Peninsula Community Library. The Amazing Professor Leopold will teach you to play harmonica in 15 min. Harmonicas to take home are provided. No charge, but RSVP required by calling 223-7700.
"Songs, Stories, and Out and Out Lies", Oct. 4, at 8 p.m., West Shore Community College's Center Stage Theater. Film star and musician Ronny Cox and friends will be live onstage headlining the 2008-09 WSCC Performing Arts Series. Paid-in-advance reserve adult seats $18, senior seats $13, students $7. All other seats are $20. Tickets available at the Box Office at 843-5507.
An Artist's Perspective, October and November, Peninsula Community Library features exhibit by Old Mission native and oil painter Bill Hysop. His work will also be displayed at Art and Soul Gallery, Centre Street Cafe, Peninsula Market and Bella Galleria at Old Mission Tavern.
COLLEGE/ADULT EDUCATION
Northwestern Michigan College Bridge Experience, now enrolling for spring classes beginning Jan. 13, 2009. Help available for admissions and financial aid processes, day care, transportation and housing issues. Visit www.nmc.edu/bridge, or for an appt. call Charlene Lutes or Trudie Hines at 995-1971.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, now enrolling adults who would like to finish high school diploma for evening classes at the Career Tech Center. Instruction free of charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
Kirtland Community College, Call the Gaylord location at (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu for schedules at all Kirtland sites.
West Shore CC, Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration and financial aid info in the Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946.
NMC's LIFE Academy, lifelong learning designed by and for adults 55+. Call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
West Shore CC Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. Call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Baker College of Cadillac, Financial assistance, scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and work-study programs. E-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call 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/.
CLASS REUNIONS
TC Central HS class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat at 938-0287 or Kay at 947-5399.
TCHS Class of 1958 luncheon, noon second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Young Women for Change, a girl grant-making group, is accepting new applications for membership. Grand Traverse area high school girls, 13-18, are welcome. Girls distribute up to $20,000 in grants to local community organizations. The group meets once a month and learns new leadership skills. For details, call Megan Raphael (231) 922-2234.
TCAPS School Picture/Retake dates, Call individual school sites for details or visit www.tcaps.net
1st Congressional District service academy nominations, Students needing nominations to U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy may apply to Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Menominee). All necessary paperwork must be completed by Oct. 11. For application and eligibility details, call (906) 875-3751 or (800) 950-7371; or visit www.house.gov/stupak and click on Service Academies at the top of the home page.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
2008 Leadership and Sustainability Student Multimedia Contest, The Utopia Foundation, in partnership with the TC Area Chamber of Commerce and NMC, now accepting applications from middle school, high school, and college/university students. Submit thoughts on the meaning of sustainability. Entries may be submitted in any form of media. Offered in conjunction with the Corporate Leadership and Sustainability Summit (CLASS), Oct. 23-24 in Traverse City. Deadline to submit an entry Oct. 10. For details visit www.utopiafound.org.
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program, now accepting applications from high school seniors interested in journalism. For details, rules and an application, visit www.freedomforum.org/freespirit. Deadline for applications Oct. 15.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board grants, applicants may request any amount from $25,000-$100,000 based on required budget which outlines project expenses. RFP must be submitted online by Oct. 3. Complete details and contact information available at www.statefarmyab.com
Ed and Irene Fleis Education Fund Foundation, $8,000 in scholarships available in 2009. For details click the "Questions and Answers" link at www.edandirenefleiseducationfund.com.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship audio-essay contest, grades 9-12. To enter, submit an entry form with essay to a local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. To find a location, call (816) 968-1117 or visit http://emem.vfw.org/findpost.aspx. For entry forms, rules and details, visit your local VFW Post or www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/vod.pdf. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, 2008.
VFW Patriot's Pen essay contest, open to students in grades 6-8. Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. To enter, submit an entry form with essay to a local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. To find a location, call (816) 968-1117 or visit http://emem.vfw.org/findpost.aspx. For entry forms, rules and details, visit your local VFW Post or www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/patriotspen.pdf. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, 2008.
DAR essay contests, The American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8 will award an entry from each grade level. High school students (grades 9-12) may participate in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. The state winner will go on to compete nationally for a cash prize and invitation to the NSDAR Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. Write for the contest rules sheet by Sept. 30 to Lonette Morley, 10252 E. Johnson Rd., Northport, MI 49670-9747. Essays must be submitted to her before Dec. 1, 2008.
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, K12 science and technology competition now accepting entries for 2009. For more information or an application for 2009, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org. Deadline is Jan. 28, 2009.
The University Investment Club Contest, sponsored by Wall Street Survivor (WSS), offers students a free platform to hold stock trading contests for their investment club, economics class or other group interested in learning how to trade stocks. University investment clubs can win daily and monthly cash prizes and even a trip to Mexico. For details and a video tutorial, visit www.wallstreetsurvivor.com. To register a student organization, contact Alicia Howard at (514) 871-2222 or email ahoward@stocktrak.com.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, conditional scholarships available. Information and application forms available from Emily Holdsworth, Job Winslow Chapter scholarship chairman, (231) 264-5451.
B.P.O. Elks Lodge #323 Traverse City, applications being accepted for scholarships for graduating seniors. Download applications and information at www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Stonyfield KaBOOM! Double Play Program, win a $50,000 grant to build or improve a playground, skate park, basketball court, sports field or other type of playspace. Winners also nominate another winner based on need. Schools, clubs and organizations can collect specially-marked 6-oz. and 32-oz. Stonyfield Farm yogurt lids and mail them with an entry form to Stonyfield Farm. The group that collects the most lids will be the winner. For details visit www.stonyfield.com or www.kaboom.org.
