Calendar – Education – Saturn Exploration Slide Show – March 15
March 12, 2010
Marquette – The exploration of the planet Saturn by the Cassini spacecraft is the subject of a slide presentation on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Scott Stobbelaar, NASA Solar System ambassador, will explain the findings of the space mission. Stobbelaar, retired planetarium director and NMU astronomy professor, will show newly released images from last November’s flyby over Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus.
This presentation is an International Year of Astronomy event, a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, marking the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei.
Admission is free, but donations to benefit the library will be accepted.
For more information, call 226-4318.
Calendar – Education – Songbird Presentation – March 12
March 9, 2010
Marquette – Professor David Bailey, a biology professor at St. Norbert College, will discuss memory in songbirds on Friday, March 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Mead Auditorium in the West Science Building at Northern Michigan University.
Bailey will examine the convergence of procedural and “episodic-like” memories in songbirds, explaining the pieces of data that suggest a confluence between the two systems.
Calendar – Education – Breakfast in Paris Seminar – March 12
March 9, 2010
Marquette – Peter Claybaker, owner and head baker of the Marquette Baking Company, will present “Breakfast in Paris: Croissants and Other Breakfast Pastries” on Friday, March from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Whitman Commons at Northern Michigan University.
This free seminar will include the history, the baking processes and a taste of the products.
This event is sponsored by the French Program in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at NMU. For more information, e-mail Nell Kupper at nkupper@nmu.edu, or call her at 227-2940.
Calendar – Education – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Open House – March 9
March 6, 2010
Marquette – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, 1700 W. Fair Avenue in Marquette, will host an open house on Tuesday, March 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds are available for the next school year. Attendees may meet teachers, visit classrooms and receive information on registration and Redeemer’s child care program.
The preschool offers a Christian-based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. For information, visit www.RedeemerMQT.org or call Carmen Albert at 228-9883.
Calendar – Education – Crossroads Christian Academy Open House – March 9
March 6, 2010
Harvey – Crossroads Christian Academy at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey will host an open house on Tuesday, March 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Kindergarten screenings will be offered next week by appointment.
Crossroads is a nondenominational Christian school open to students in kindergarten through grade six. For more information, call 249-2030.
Calendar – Education – In Our Own Voice – March 8
March 5, 2010
Marquette – “In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness,” will be presented on Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the the Peter White Library in Marquette.
This presentation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will include video, personal testimony and discussion from people who have struggled with disorders such as bipolar, major depression and schizophrenia. For more information, call 475-7582.
Calendar – Education – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Open House – March 6
March 3, 2010
Marquette – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool, 1700 W. Fair Avenue in Marquette, will host an open house on Saturday, March 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds are available for the next school year. Attendees may meet teachers, visit classrooms and receive information on registration and Redeemer’s child care program.
The preschool offers a Christian-based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. For information, visit www.RedeemerMQT.org or call Carmen Albert at 228-9883.
Calendar – Education – Amateur Radio Technician Class Begins – March 3
February 28, 2010
Eben Junction – An amateur radio technician class for all ages will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, March 3 at Superior Central School in Eben Junction.
Students will learn the material required to earn a technician FCC amateur radio license. For more information, contact Joshua Johnson at KD8KFM or 439-5019.
Calendar – Education – World War II Presentation Registration Deadline – Feb. 26
February 23, 2010
Marquette – The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present a lecture on the 10th Mountain Division during World War II on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in Room C108 of the Superior Dome.
World War II veteran Walter Cook will use photos and literature to share the significance of the 10th Mountain Division, as well as a little history of this military unit made of skiers, mountaineers, college students and other outdoors people.
Cost is $4 for NCLL members, $7 for others. Registration deadline is Friday; call Jim Matteson at 228-4156.
Calendar – Education – First Aid Class – Feb. 24
February 21, 2010
Marquette – The American Red Cross will offer a First Aid class for the community on Wednesday, February 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the former Vandenboom School in Marquette Township.
Learn what to do when an emergency situation occurs. To register or for more information, call 228-3659.
Calendar – Education – College Goal Sunday – Feb. 14
February 11, 2010
Marquette – Northern Michigan University will host College Goal Sunday on February 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Ontario and Michigan rooms of the University Center.
Students and parents will receive free, professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Representatives will also be available to discuss financial aid resources for students enrolling at any university, how to apply for aid, statewide university admission requirements and available student services.
Calendar – Education – U.P. Weather Stories – Feb. 14
February 11, 2010
Marquette – Karl Bohnak, meteorologist and regional weather historian, will present “U.P Weather Stories” on Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Bohnak will explain the challenges of living north of the Mackinac Bridge and how the extreme weather has influenced Upper Peninsula history.
Calendar – Education – U.P. Land Conservancy Presentation – Feb. 10
February 7, 2010
Marquette – The Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will sponsor a program about the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. in the Community
Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Protection coordinator Lynnea McFadden will discuss the conservancy’s conservation efforts throughout the U.P.
Calendar – Education – Marquette Senior High School 8th Grade Orientation – Feb. 10
February 7, 2010
Marquette- Marquette Senior High School will host an Eighth Grade Orientation to welcome students from Father Marquette, Bothwell Middle School and any other interested current 8th grade students from the area on Wednesday, February 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. at Marquette Senior High School.
The Orientation will include a MSHS campus tour, a full menu lunch in the cafeteria, an overview of freshmen classes, and an introduction to organizations, activities, and athletics. The MSHS faculty and administration will serve as tour guides and class presenters.
Also on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. all parents of eight grade students are invited to Marquette Senior High School’s Little Theatre for a parent orientation. Topics will include an overview of the graduation requirements and the academic programs provideded at the school, the Freshman Academy, an explanation of the Michigan Merit curriculum and the Michigan Merit exam and what that means to incoming freshman.
Also presented will be opportunities of support, advancement and information on the many organizations, activities, and athletic opportunities available at MSHS. There will also be an opportunity to address parent questions and concerns.
Calendar – Education – Portable Planetarium at Peter White Public Library – Feb. 8
February 5, 2010
Marquette – Star Lab, Northern Michigan University’s portable planetarium, will be set up at the Peter White Public Library on Monday, February 8.
NMU astronomy professor Scott Stobbelaar will present three different programs at 3, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged due to space limitations. Call the Youth Services desk at 226-4323 to sign up. There is no admission charge.
At 3 p.m. kindergarten through second grader students can learn about the night sky and the planets. Star stories told by Native Americans are the highlight of the 4:30 p.m. show, designed for first through sixth grades. The 6:30 p.m. program will feature Greek myth constellation stories for all ages.
Star Lab is an inflated silver fabric dome that accommodates up to 25 people. The night sky is projected on to the ceiling of the dome, providing a focused look at what is in the night sky. The Star Lab experience is part of the library’s Midwinter Storytelling Festival. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4323.
Calendar – Education – Cooking Class – Feb. 8 and 15
February 5, 2010
Marquette – The Marquette Food Co-op will offer a class on cooking bulk foods on Monday, February 8 and Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in Home Economics Room 126 at Marquette Senior High School.
Learn what it means to cook whole foods, and go home with recipes. Cost is $10 for co-op owners, $20 for others. Preregistration is required by calling 225-5290.
Make payments to Marquette Community Schools, 1201 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. For more information call 225-0671, ext. 23.
Calendar – Education – Author Presentation – Feb. 8
February 5, 2010
Marquette – Marquette resident Valerie Bradley-Holliday, Ph.D., will give a presentation on her book, “Northern Roots: African Descended Pioneers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,” on Monday, February 8 at 7 p.m. in the Michigan Room of the University Center at Northern Michigan University.
For more information, call Bradley-Holliday at 273-0423 or e-mail her at vbradhol@msn.com
Calendar – Education – PEI/Nova Scotia Presentation Registration Deadline – Feb. 2
January 29, 2010
Marquette – The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a free presentation titled “Wonders of PEI and Nova Scotia” on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. in Room 101-B of the Superior Dome.
This presentation will explore the Canadian 55-plus summer games, the Festival of Small Halls and the Prince Edward Island economy built around “Anne of Green Gables,” and more.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 2. Call Carol Margrif at 249-9975.
Calendar – Education – Africa Volunteer Work Presentation – Feb. 1
January 29, 2010
Marquette – The Northern Michigan University Golden Z Club will sponsor a presentation by Dr. Michael Conley on Monday, February 1 at 7 p.m. in the Charcoal Room of the NMU University Center.
Conley, a board certified gynecologist, will discuss his volunteer work in Africa, where he performs surgery to correct obstetric fistulas in African women, a condition which affects more than 2 million women.
The Golden Z Club is a branch of the Zonta Club of Marquette, and is dedicated to promoting the welfare of women and children. For more information, visit www.zontamqt.org.
Calendar – Education – Ishpeming Kindergarten Registration
January 27, 2010
Ishpeming – The Ishpeming School District will be conducting their kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year Wednesday, March 3 through Friday, March 5.
Parents with children who will be five years old by December 1, 2010 are requested to call the Birchview Elementary School at 485-6341 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
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