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.
Summer
www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. A resource of practical ideas and engaging activities for children to experience in the Grand Traverse region.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Open weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, closed Sundays, through Labor Day. All programming and information available at www.gtbayymca.org, (231) 933-YMCA (9622).
NMC "College for Kids," 163 one-week learning adventures for ages 4-17, beginning June 15. Limited financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call (231) 995-1700.
TCAPS Summer Adventure Day Camp Open Houses, June 15, 5-6 p.m., at these locations: Cherry Knoll Elementary School (TC East Middle School), 1776 Three Mile Road; Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street; Westwoods Elementary School, 1500 Fisher Road; Willow Hill Elementary School, 1250 Hill Street. Day camps run June 16-Sept. 4, for ages 5-- 12 (plus 3-4 year olds at Westwoods and Willow Hill). Financial assistance may be available though the Department of Human Services for qualifying families. For details contact Sanders Frye at (231) 933-7967 or visit www.tcaps.net/summerprograms.
Dance Arts Academy Camps, Rockstar Dance Camp (ages 5-10) 9:30 a.m.-noon, June 15-18, performance for family and friends June 18. Beginning or continuing levels. Tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and dance related arts and crafts activities with a Rockstar theme. Princess and Prince camp (ages 3-4), 10-11:30 a.m., June 17-19, an introduction to dance utilizing make believe and fairy tales, along with movement activities and games. For details or to register call (231) 941-4244 or visit www.danceartstraverse.com.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Club, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 17-July 22, July 29-Aug. 5.
Manga Book Club, Ages 13+. June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room.
New Horizon Montessori summer program, June 15-Aug. 20, ages 15 mo.- 6 years. For details or to register, call Michelle at (231) 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
Yoga Camp for Kids, June 15-19, 9-12:30 p.m., Yoga for Health, TC. $150 fee; register by calling (231) 922-YOGA (9642).
Cadillac Area YMCA, Enrolling now for camp at Camp Torenta on Lake Mitchell. Starts June 29. Ages 3-14. Day camps for 6-12; Resident camps for 8-14. Preschool Summer Explorer Program for 3-5. Teen Canoeing. Adventure Camp. Register at 421 S. Mitchell, call (231) 775-3369, or visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org.
Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse holds registration for its summer programs Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Programs are offered at Traverse City West Middle School and the Strongheart Center June 22-Aug. 13 (no programmming week of July 6). Registration fee is $25, due at time of registration; call West Middle School, 933-8318, or Strongheart Center, 342-7040.
CLASS REUNIONS
TC Central class of 1940, 39th reunion July 25, 1-5:30 p.m., Elks Club TC. Members of the class and their spouses/guests invited, as well as members of the classes of 1939 and 1941. Invitations will be sent to classmates with addresses on file. Those who may have had a change of address should contact Margaret Dobson at (231) 946-5717.
TC West class of 1999, 10-year reunion Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., Traverse City Country Club. Music, eats, cash bar, adults only, $25 per person. For details and a Class Reunion Payment Form/RSVP visit www.tcwest99.com/ by July 11.
TC Central class of 1979, 30th reunion Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Crown Golf Course. Seeking volunteers and local sponsors; call Tracey Dreves (Kelly) at (231) 392-6307 or Kevin Jaeger at (231) 342-6340. Visit www.northernresource.com/tc-class-79 for ticket information and event details.
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.
Graduation/Convocation
Silver Lake Elementary 5th grade, June 9, 6:30 p.m., gym. End of school year celebration, acknowledging transition to West Middle School. Reception in the cafeteria follows. For details call Nancy Hathaway at (231) 933-5785.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Cheerleading, Seeking enthusiastic partners to establish a non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Interested persons please contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Traverse City All-Star Cheer, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707.
TCAPS calendar reminders, There will be a half-day of school for all TCAPS' students June 10 and 11. School officially dismisses for summer recess at the end of the school day June 11.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Hall of Fame, Seeking nominations at www.gtacs.org (click on the GTACS News link); or visit GTACS Business Office in St. Francis High School. Nomination packets must be received by July 15. Questions may be directed to Cindy Weber at (231) 995-8425; e-mail cweber@gtacs.org.
Top of Michigan Trails Council group bicycle rides, Low-key, non-competitive events over non-motorized trails and lightly traveled local roads in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. For details visit www.trailscouncil.org.
Interlochen Public Library book sale, seeking books and materials for June 26 and 27 sale. Donations of books, audio books, videos and DVDs can be dropped off at the Library on Riley Road. No magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias or Reader's Digest condensed books. All proceeds benefit the Interlochen Public Library. For details call (231) 276-6767.
FUNDRAISERS
East Jordan Rotary variety show, June 12 and 13, 7 p.m., East Jordan High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit scholarships, Little League, Camp Daggett, etc. Tickets are $8, at Busy Bridge, Huntington Bank, Charlevoix State Bank, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union, Murray's Bar & Grill, & Glen's Market in East Jordan.
MEETINGS
IUGLS public meeting, June 11, 7-9 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College, Oleson Center 112. Presentation of the scientific findings of the IUGLS on water level fluctuations in the Upper Great Lakes and Lake Erie, and to receive public comment. For details visit www.iugls.org.
GTBA-MEA-Retired, June 16, 11 a.m. social time, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. program, Arlen Matson, Retired TCAPS teacher and author. Luncheon is $10 at the door.
Leelanau County Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, June 17, 11:55 a.m., Bluebird Cafe, Leland. Featuring performance by North Bay Celtic. Reservations are necessary by June 15; call Emma Stayer at (231) 271-3689.
School Enrollment/CHILD CARE
The Child Care Center at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Openings for ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs. To register or for a tour, call (231) 932-3000. The center is located on the first level of Grand Traverse Pavilions, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City.
Traverse Bay Christian School, Open Enrollment, TK-6. Call (231) 929-9504 for details or to schedule a visit.
New Horizon Montessori, Open House July 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet staff and families, tour, complete enrollment process. For details contact Michelle at (231) 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
Head Start/Ready "Four" School, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency and Traverse City Area Public Schools are recruiting for the 2009-10 school year's free preschool programs. Applications by appointment only, through June. Children who are at least 3 years old by Dec. 1, 2009, are eligible. To apply, call (231) 947-3780 or toll free at (800) 632-7334 to make an appt.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools now enrolling all grades; Cindy Weber, 995-8425 or cweber@gtacs.org.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays (starting June 17) and Fridays, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512, e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com
Children's Story Hour, Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling.
Wigglers Story Time, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays (starting June 17) and Fridays, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd N., Traverse City. Includes stories, songs, poetry fingerplays and fun.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Dennos Museum Center. Museum admission plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
Baby and Special Needs swim classes, For details on classes through Munson Medical Center program at Premier Health and Fitness TC, call the Munson aquatic hotline at (231) 935-6960.
Families in Touch: Crawlers to Toddlers, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Munson Community Health Center Classroom D. Infant Playgroup; no cost. Call (231) 922-4843.
Families in Touch: Newborns to Crawlers, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Munson Community Health Center Classroom D. Infant Playgroup; no cost. Call (231) 922-4843.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, 2nd Friday of each month at AAA, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and the 4th Friday of each month at Grand Traverse Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for an appointment: (231) 922-4843.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
The Neoteric Workshops, Writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18, and are gender specific. First workshops June 26-28, at the pavilion at Cherry Bend Community Park, Elmwood Twp. $10 per session, with a discount available for those who sign up for the entire year. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at (231) 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
Studio 7 Arts Workshops, Pre-registration required for workshops. Forms, details and schedules online at www.studio7arts.com.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call (231) 536-3369 for details or to register.
Young Artist Workshops , Up North Kids Bookstore TC. Designed for ages 4-12. $15 per child, or less if signing up for all workshops. E-mail upnorthkidsbookstore@gmail.com or visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Grand Traverse Musicale, Scholarship winners performance June 11, 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City. Free and open to the public; light refreshments follow.
East Jordan Rotary variety show, June 12 and 13, 7 p.m., East Jordan High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit scholarships, Little League, Camp Daggett, etc. Tickets $8 at Busy Bridge, Huntington Bank, Charlevoix State Bank, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union, Murray's Bar & Grill, Glen's Market in East Jordan.
Ballet Etc. Spring Concert, June 13, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dennos Museum Center's Milliken Auditorium. Featuring students ages 3 through adult performing ballet, jazz, modern, Irish step dance, creative movement and tap. Reserved tickets $9 at www.dennosmuseum.org, (800) 836-0717, and at the door. For details call (231) 929-2787 or visit www.ballet-etc.com.
David "Play It Again" Syme, June 13, 8 p.m., Northport Community Arts Center. Pianist and funny man will perform for all ages. Tickets $20 adults, $5 children PS- grade 12 at www.northportcac.org, at the door, and NCAC office (M-F, 10-2).
"Babe, the Sheep Pig", June 12-14, Traverse City Children's Theatre presentation. 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Sunday matinee 2 p.m. Tickets $6/$10. Call (231) 947-2210 or visit www.tcctheatre.org.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Creepy Crawlies Hike, June 10, 6-7 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. Come dressed for the weather. $5 suggested donation. For details visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.
Nature North Celebration, June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. For details visit www.NatureIsCalling.org.
DNR Free Fishing Weekend, June 13-14, Try fishing without the need of a license. Hartwick Pines Kid's Fishing Contest June 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Bright and Glory Lakes. For details, call (989) 348-2537 or (989) 348-7068.
Chance to Dance, Fridays, 10 p.m.-midnight, NMC Physical Education Bldg. 995-1700.
icon Learning, 20 min. overview of tutoring system Thursdays at 1 p.m. at 221 Garland St. Suite J, TC. Bring lunch and learn about this new educational approach.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, classes and events. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call (231) 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org.
Reading groups, Up North Kids Book Store TC, Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Age specific, visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com for details.
Tween Book Clubs, Ages 8-12. Boys club Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Up North Kids Bookstore, TC. $5/week includes snack, crafts. Join anytime. Call (231) 946-2665 to RSVP.
Stone Circle/Crescent Woods gatherings, Fridays through Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Crescent Woods amphitheater, 3600 Five Mile Road, behind Unity Church, TC. Poet Bard Terry Wooten performs family friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire. Concessions available. Rain or shine. For details call (231) 938-9587 or 943-9198.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
2009 Inland Seas Course, July 15-16. The Zonta Club of Traverse City sponsoring a 9th grade area female to participate. Zonta pays tuition (includes meals and materials). To apply, complete an application (available from Denise Woods) and submit it to a school counselor for a recommendation. The school counselor can send or fax to: Denise Woods, The Zonta Club of Traverse City, 1874 Cass Hartman Court, Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49684; FAX: (231) 946-1978; phone: (231) 946-1920. Deadline June 12.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. For details call Marilyn Elston at (231) 590-2788 or (800) 677-2773; visit www.asse.com.
Frankfort Rotary Exchange Program, Available to all Benzie Co. students, 15-18, interested in living and studying abroad for one year and residents interested in hosting an exchange student for 4-6 months. Application process starts in May. For details visit http://www.csrye.org.
Elk Rapids Rotary Youth Exchange, Seeking host families for three months or more for a female student from Thailand and a male student from Germany. Contact Ed Schindler at eschindler@rwbaird.com
Aspect Foundation, To become a volunteer host family, contact Pam Woolcott at (231) 944-2620 or (231) 264-6105. Information about students is also available at www.aspectfoundation.org.
CASE Exchange Student Program, Darshan Gulati of Traverse City is the Area Rep. Darshan will aid the nonprofit program in finding families to host exchange students, and offer the families support through the school year. Students have an allowance, but need families to offer home life and guidance. For details call (732) 688-8363
Youth For Understanding, seeking volunteers to connect to students, host families, and schools in the area. Go to www.yfu-usa.org "Volunteers" section for details. Contact Northland Field Director Barb Wisney at (231) 421-1904, e-mail bwisney@yfu.org.
Cultural Homestay International, Host a high school student from Europe, Asia or South America for a school year through CHI, a non-profit educational exchange organization. Contact Lisa at (877) 706-2508 or chilisa@chinet.org
Center for Cultural Exchange, Student foreign exchange programs, work/travel programs and travel abroad programs. Visit www.cci-exchange.com for details.
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