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MEETINGS
Traverse Area Human Resource Association, Nov. 11, noon-2 p.m., Waterfront Conference Center, Traverse City. Program on the Family Medical Leave Act. $30 guest fee for non-members. For tickets call Betsy Rees at 947-3780 or email bress@nmhsa.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Kristi McIntire benefit dinner, Nov. 12, 5 to 7 p.m., Suttons Bay Elementary and High School cafeterias. McIntire, a parent of three SBPS students, learned recently that she is in need of a liver transplant. Cost of the dinner, includes soup, salad, bread, a beverage and dessert, is $7 per person, $20 per family.
The Pathfinder School's PathFUNDer, "Orient Express" themed fundraiser Nov. 15, Michigan Room at Grand Traverse Resort. Tickets $100 each or $900 for table of 10. Black tie or period dress optional. For details or to reserve tickets, call 995-3800.
Long Lake Elementary Craft Show, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 50 vendors. Lunch will be offered. Bake Sale, Raffle.
artcenter Traverse City Holiday Art and Craft Show, Nov. 21, 5-9 p.m., and Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Park Place Hotel Dome, Traverse City. 40+ artisans, craftspersons, and local food vendors. $1 donation accepted at the door to help fund local art programs. For details call 941-9488.
Traverse Bay Christian School Arts and Crafts Show, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1895 N. Keystone Road between Park and Birmley. Lunch, refreshments, kids craft room, silent auction. Call Dawn Bruce at 929-9504 for details.
Traverse City High School Craft Show, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-- 5 p.m., to benefit the Teen Parent Mentor Program. Booth rental (8'x10' space, w/one 6'x3' table) $25. Extra table $25. Call Holly Decker at 933-5884 or Juli Vanpelt at 933-5869 for rental or show information.
Cherry Knoll Elementary School, bricks from the original school building $5 ea. during all family activities at the Sabin Campus, 2075 Cass Road; avail. from any PTO board member. Funds additional yearbook pages. For details call Sheila Mosley at 941-8643.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
"Macbeth," Nov. 13-15, 7:30 p.m., TC West Senior High School Auditorium. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students/senior citizens, available at the Main Office or at the door. Call the Box Office at 933-7509 for details.
"South Pacific", Nov. 6-16, Traverse City Central High School. Thu.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students ($10 adults 65+ for the Nov. 13 performance only). Box Office open weekdays noon-6 p.m. Call 933-3573 for ticket information.
NMC Community Band, Nov. 21: "Celebrations." Upcoming dates Feb. 27 and April 26, 2009. All concerts at 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $8, $6 for seniors 62+ and children 12 and under, available at the box office, 995-1553.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, fall classes and events include Painting and Composition, Holiday Card Workshop, Northern Clay Art and Pottery Club, Social Dance. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call (231) 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org.
KidzArt, Drop and Shop Workshops during the holidays for children in grades 1-6 (up to 3 1/2 hours) offered by KidzArt Studio, next to Sally beauty Supply in the Cherryland Center, while parents shop. Classes meet 8:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 28 and 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Children will create two holiday gifts to take home. $42 per child. Advanced registration required, call Sue Olson at (231) 421-1222 or visit www.kidzartMI.com.
The Native Spirit Dancers, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Group of hoop dancers representing various Native American nations across the United States and Canada. Free and open to the public. Call NMC Office of Student Life at 995-1043 for details.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Ellsworth Community Schools PTO presents assembly in the gym at 8:10 a.m., refreshments served at 7:30 a.m. Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer keynote speaker. Following the assembly, a booth will be available for participants to learn about and honor the Disabled Veterans of America.
Camouflage Club, "Army Training...Sir!" three programs in November at Devereaux Memorial Library. Field trip to Camp Grayling, Lego obstacle course, Three C's meet the Two C's. For details call Jane at (989) 348-9214 ext. 205.
"U.S. Foreign Policy Under A New President," 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. NMC International Affairs Forum. Call 995-1700 for details, tickets.
"Chance to Dance", Fridays through Nov. 21, 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.
East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd. N. TC. Wigglers Story Time for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays the last two weeks of the month. Nov. 13, Adult Craft Night: Beaded Bracelets with local artist Katherine Sargent. Bring your own beads, or use those provided; Sign up by calling 922-2085. Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., Movie Time! "Cartoon Classic" presented by 3rd grader Milz Bowden in the children's room. Suitable for all ages. Free popcorn! Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m., Super Saturday Stories and Crafts for all ages, featuring Thanksgiving theme. Call 922-2085.
"Cookies" Party, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Up North Kids Bookstore, Traverse City. For ages 2-6. Based on the book "Cookies" by Amy K. Rosenthal. Party repeats Dec. 11.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Nov. 17: Funny and Feathery Birds. Dec. 15: Holiday Quilts. For ages 3-5 w/parents or grandparents. Each session includes activities in the galleries, a related story, and an art project. Museum admission applies (Admission $4 adults, $2 children, free to museum members) plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended. Call 995-1029 to register. For details visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call 995-1055.
Native Spirit Dance, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553.
"U.S. Foreign Policy Under A New President", Nov. 20, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, International Affairs Forum lecture. 995-1700.
"1/20/09: The U.S. in a Post-Bush World" Nov. 20, 6 p.m., NMC International Affairs Forum at Milliken Auditorium. Presentation by Prof. Derick L. Hulme of Alma College. Tickets $10 each, available in advance or at the door. For tickets or information, call 995-1700.
Children's Book Signings, Up North Kids Bookstore, Traverse City. Dec. 5: Jeffrey Schatzer, author of "A Bird in Santa's Beard," "A Bump on Santa's Noggin," "The Runaway Garden," and a new release "Fires in the Wilderness." Dec. 13: Jeffrey Acs, author of "Orrena's Arctic Adventure." For details call 946-2665.
Dungeons and Dragons Quest, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room, free and open for ages 15+. May last four hours or more. Future dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11, May 9. Call 932-8500 for details.
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 snack, crafts, discussion of a book. Kids may join at any time. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
GT Children's Museum Toddler Time, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, September-April. Call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org.
Peninsula Community Library Story Stew, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month, 11 a.m., Sept.-June. Call 223-7700.
Jordan Valley District Library, Play group Story Time Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. for children ages 0-4 yrs. After school program for grades 6-12 Monday-Thursday, 3-5 p.m., community room. Homework center available daily 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, email sbbdl@charterinternet.com
SPECIAL NOTICES
TCAPS calendar reminders, Half day of school for all Traverse City Area Public School students Nov. 14, due to district-wide Professional Development for secondary and parent teacher conferences for elementary. Half day of school for all students Nov. 24-25 due to the end of the first trimester. No school scheduled for all students Nov. 26, due to a district-wide teacher workday. No school scheduled for all students Nov. 27-28, due to Thanksgiving recess. For details visit tcaps.net.
Learning Partners, looking for volunteer tutor/mentors to work with elementary school-aged children in Grand Traverse County. No-obligation orientation Nov. 13. Call 922-4827 for details and directions.
"Read Around the Bases" with the Traverse City Beach Bums, accepting area schools for inclusion in the 2009 program. Area teachers or school administrators may contact program coordinator Michele LeMieux at 943-0100 or michele@tcbeachbums.com.
TCAPS Parent/Teacher conferences, East Middle School: Nov. 12 and 13, 4-- 7 p.m. Blair Elementary: Nov. 20 and 24, 5-- 8 p.m., Nov. 24 1-- 4 p.m. Cherry Knoll: Kindergarten only Nov. 12, 17, and 19, 4:30-- 7:30 p.m.; Grades K-5: Nov. 13, 18, and 20, 5-- 8 p.m. Courtade: Nov. 13 and 20, 5-- 8 p.m., Nov. 24, 3-- 6 p.m. Eastern: Kindergarten only Nov. 11, 4:40-- 7:40 p.m.; Grades K-5: Nov. 13 and 18, 4:40-- 7:40 p.m., Nov. 14, 1-- 4 p.m. Long Lake: Nov. 13, 14, and 19, 4:30-- 7:30 p.m. Old Mission Peninsula School: Nov. 17 and 20, 5-- 8 p.m., Nov. 24 1-- 4 p.m. Silver Lake: Kindergarten only Nov. 13, 17, and 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Grades K-5: Nov. 20 and 24, 4:30-- 7:30 p.m., Nov. 24, 12:30-- 3:30 p.m. Montessori at Glenn Loomis: Nov. 11 and 13, 4-- 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15 12:30-- 4 p.m. Traverse Heights: Nov. 13 and 24, 4:30-- 7:30 p.m., Nov. 24 12:45-- 3:45 p.m. Westwoods: Nov. 20 and 24, 5-- 8 p.m., Nov. 24 1-- 4 p.m. Willow Hill: Nov. 12, 4:30-- 7:30 p.m. Contact your school site for details.
TCAPS Montessori Toddler Program, openings for 18 mo.-3 years. Public, private, parochial students welcome. No residency requirement. Call 933-5608 or visit www.tcaps.net/montessori
Young Women for Change, girl grant-making group, accepting new applications for membership. GT area girls 13-18 welcome. Girls distribute up to $20,000 in grants to community organizations. Meets monthly. For details, call Megan Raphael at 922-2234.
ConnecTech Mentor and Coaching Program, now accepting applicants (must be ConnecTech members). Materials due by Dec. 15. First-round materials include resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation. A $50 non-refundable application fee required. Visit www.connectech.org or www.midwesttechnologyleaders.com.
TCAPS School Picture/Retake dates, Call individual school sites for details or visit www.tcaps.net
Transportation grant program, to help pay for schools to travel to arts and cultural programs or exhibits in Michigan. Up to $500 will be available per school. One grant is given per school per year. For details visit www.michiganhumanities.org or call (517) 372-7770.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Young American Creative Patriotic Art contest, open to students in grades 9-12. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Unites States of America. For details visit the "Programs" section of the Ladies Auxiliary Web site at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Any interested student may contact Pat Miller at (231) 276-9394.
National Outstanding Young Volunteer of the Year Award, seeking nominations of youth volunteers ages 12-15. For details visit the "Programs" section at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Interested local students may call Pat Miller at 276-9394.
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.
DAR essay contests, The American History Essay Contest for grades 5-8 will award an entry from each grade level. Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for grades 9-12. Essays must be submitted before Dec. 1 to Lonette Morley, 10252 E. Johnson Rd., Northport, MI 49670-9747.
"Being an American" Essay Contest, Open to high school students; submit essay which explores the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Deadline Dec. 1. For contest rules, visit www.BeingAnAmerican.org.
Olive Garden Pasta Tales essay writing contest, open to grades 1-12. Write 50-250 words on "How would you use the Internet to change your community for the better?" Entry forms and rules at Olive Garden restaurants or www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp. Entries must be submitted online or postmarked by Dec. 5.
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, K-12 science and technology competition accepting entries for 2009. For details or an application, visit www.exploravision.org or e-mail exploravision@nsta.org. Deadline Jan. 28, 2009.
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, accepting applications 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 playspace. For details visit www.stonyfield.com or www.kaboom.org. Deadline Dec. 31.
The Critical Thinking Company 50th Anniversary Essay Competition, for middle and junior high school students. First prize is a $500 college scholarship and $100 in free products. Final entry due on or before Jan. 15, 2009. For rules, eligibility and other details visit www.criticalthinking.com.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
"The Effect of Aquatic Invasive Species in Grand Traverse Bay", Nov. 11, 7 p.m., Inland Seas Education Center, Suttons Bay. For details call (231) 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org.
KidzArt, For children interested in drawing and fine art. Saturdays in November, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $26 per class per child, or $100 for all four classes. Call Sue Olson at (231) 421-1222 to register.
Cavity Free Kids Curriculum workshops, Free training to all Head Start teachers, WIC agencies, and day care centers. Nov. 14 in Mt. Pleasant. Registration limited; visit www.mohc.org for details.
"ADHD and Working Memory Training", Nov. 18, 6-- 8 p.m., TC Central High School Library Media Center, 1150 Milliken Dr. Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service at 935-0355 for details.
Michigan Jump$tart Coalition Professional Development Conference, Dec. 2 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch. Deadline for registration Nov. 18. Register at mijumpstartcoalition.org.
Studio 7 Arts Workshops, Preregistration required for workshops. Forms, details and schedules online at www.studio7arts.com.
The Art Place (TAP), for workshop and event information, visit www.theartplace.org or call 421-5080.
NMC Alternative energy workshops, For details call 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
AT&T;: Ancient Techniques and Technologies Workshop Series, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. See schedules at www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call (231) 536-3369 for details or to register.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Northwestern Michigan College, Schedule of Classes for the Spring 2009 Semester and Summer 2009 session now available in both print and online formats. Online registration for both terms begins Nov. 10. Admitted students should go to www.nmc.edu/webregistration to register. In-person registration in NMC's Records and Registration office in the Tanis Building on Main Campus begins Nov. 17. The printed schedule is available free in most NMC buildings on all four campuses, and by request by calling Admissions at 995-1054.
NMC Bridge Experience, now enrolling spring classes; term begins 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, enrolling adults 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 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.
