The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@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.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
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.
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.
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.
Featured Student Film Club: Suttons Bay High School, Dec. 15, 4-- 6:30 p.m., TAP, 122. S. Union. Workshop: Student Short Selection for Guest Edit. View selections from the area Student Film Clubs. State Theatre for showing of T.B.A. at 7:30 p.m.
"Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents", Jan. 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Traverse City Central High School Library Media Center. Free and open to the public. Call Northern Michigan Psychiatric Service, P.C. at (231) 935-0355 for details.
MEETINGS
Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel, Dec. 9, 12:30 p.m. , Traverse City Holiday Inn. Luncheon cost of $10 includes meal and gratuity. Reservation deadline Dec. 4. The Men of Traverse City West Senior High School choral group will kick off holiday festivities. This is the last meeting of the year; meetings resume in April 2009.
FUNDRAISERS
McBain Holiday Craft Market, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., McBain Public School. Free parking and admission, 150+ vendors, lunch available; bake sale; raffles. Proceeds benefit the Music Department and the McBain PTO-sponsored school activities and programs.
Elizabethan Madrigal Feastes, Dec. 6-13, 6 p.m., Traverse City West Sr. High School Commons Banquet Hall. Tickets $30, reserved by calling 933-7509.
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.
Pathfinder School Holiday Art and Craft Show, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Pathfinder School, 11930 S. West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City. Juried show, 40 artisans. Baked goods, snacks and lunch. Sponsored by the Pathfinder Parents Association. For booth information contact Sara LaFrance at (231) 941-0470 or sarien@charter.net.
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
The Jordan River Arts Council Members Christmas Art For Sale Exhibit, Nov. 23-Dec. 19, open daily 1-4 p.m., 301 Main St., East Jordan. 40 member artists' work. For details call 536-3385 or visit jordanriverarts.com.
NMC Community Band, 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.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
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.
Fife Lake Schoolhouse, open to the public every Friday and Saturday, 1-4 p.m., through Dec. 13. For details call Art Van Eck at (231) 879-4320.
Astronomy Days, Nov. 25, 1-4 p.m., Great Lakes Children's Museum. Activities on a drop-in basis, included with paid admission. For details call 932-4526 or visit www.GreatLakesKids.org
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.
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. Call 922-2085.
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.
"Cookies" Party, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Up North Kids Bookstore, Traverse City. For ages 2-6. Based on the book "Cookies" by Amy K. Rosenthal.
Stories Scribbles and Wiggles, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 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.
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 students Nov. 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.
Energy and Our World Mini Grants for Educators, Nov. 28 application deadline for DTE Energy Foundation program. For details and to apply, visit dteenergy.com/minigrants or contact Carol Moore at (313) 235-7012, moorec@dteenergy.com.
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. $50 non-refundable application fee required. Visit www.connectech.org or www.midwesttechnologyleaders.com.
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.
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.
"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.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Scholarship, Students that are currently enrolled in the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, are in good academic standing, and graduated from a high school in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau County are eligible to apply. Applications due by Nov. 30, completed online at www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships and clicking on the Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Endowment Fund link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Student deadline Feb. 1, 2009. Interested local students may call Pat Miller at 276-9394.
Munson Medical Center Volunteers scholarships, Applicants must be pursuing health-related program in accredited Michigan college; 3.0 GPA; be residents of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, or Wexford counties. Awards paid directly to college for tuition. Up to eight $1,000 scholarships. Applications available at the hospital's Information Desk, Gift Shop, Volunteer Services Office, or online at munsonhealthcare.org. Deadline is Feb. 27, 2009. For details call Theresa Stachnik at (231) 935-7455.
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. Student deadline March 31, 2009. Any interested student may contact Pat Miller at (231) 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.
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
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.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Northwestern Michigan College, Schedule of Classes Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 available in print and online formats. Online registration began Nov. 10. Admitted students register at www.nmc.edu/webregistration. In-person registration in NMC's Records and Registration office began Nov. 17. Printed schedule available free in most NMC buildings, all campuses, and 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.
