Calendar – Education – Bothwell Middle School Student Day – Sept. 2
August 30, 2010
Marquette – The Bothwell Middle School will be hosting a Student Day on Thursday, September 2. This is an opportunity for students to follow their schedule, try out their assigned locker and view the location of their classes.
5th graders may attend from 8 to 9 a.m., 6th graders from 9 to 10 a.m., 7th graders from 10 to 11 a.m. and 8th graders 11 a.m. to noon.12:00
Calendar – Education – Superior Hills Elementary Open House – Sept. 1
August 29, 2010
Marquette – Superior Hills Elementary School, 1201 South McClellan Avenue in Marquette, will hold an Open House on Wednesday, September 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. for parents and students.
For more information, call the Superior Hills Office at 225-4295 .
Calendar – Education – Cherry Creek Elementary Open House – Sept. 1
August 29, 2010
Harvey – Cherry Creek Elementary , 1111 Ortman Road in Harvey, will hold an Open House on Wednesday, September 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. for parents and students.
For more information, call the Cherry Creek Office at 225-4399.
Calendar – Education – Canoeing/Kayaking Presentation – Aug. 31
August 28, 2010
Marquette – Canoeing/Kayaking with Doc Fletcher will be offered on Tuesday, August 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Join Michigan author and canoeing/kayaking guru, Doc Fletcher, for a one hour photographic journey down selected Michigan rivers for a virtual paddling adventure.
Fletcher will share details of the trips included in his two books, “Weekend Canoeing in Michigan” and “Michigan Rivers Less Paddled.” Enter a drawing for a free canoeing/kayaking adventure. The drawing winner will have a choice of one of four liveried day trips: on the Grand River just south of Lansing; AuTrain River out of Munising; Fox River or Manistique River out of Germfask; or a Wisconsin River to be announced. One free trip will be awarded at the conclusion of the program.
Calendar – Education – Bothwell Middle School Super-Start – Aug. 31-Sept. 1
August 28, 2010
Marquette – Bothwell Middle School in Marquette will host a 5th grade Super-start on Tuesday, August 31 and 6th grade Super-start on Wednesday, September 1 for parents only. This is a parent’s only opportunity to meet with their sons/daughters classroom teachers and learn about BMS.
Student schedule pick-up will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Bothwell gym lobby followed by a welcome session in in the gym. The parents will follow their student’s schedule to meet the teachers and end with a social period in the cafeteria.
Calendar – Education – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Open House – Aug. 31
August 28, 2010
Marquette – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool will host an open house on Tuesday, August 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1700 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette.
Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds are available for the 2010-2011 school year. The open house will provide an opportunity to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, ask questions about the program and receive registration information. Information on Redeemer’s child care program will also be available.
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool offers a Christian based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. For more information, visit www.redeemermqt.org or call Carmen Albert at 228-9883.
Calendar – Education – MAPS Board of Education Work Session – Aug. 31
August 28, 2010
Big Bay – The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bay Cliff Teen Center, N4175 County Road KCA in Big Bay.
Calendar – Education – Homeschoolers Meeting – Aug. 27
August 24, 2010
Negaunee – The Upper Michigan Christian Home Educators will hold a kickoff meeting for the 2010-2011 school year on Friday, August 27 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Negaunee.
Attendees will share organizational tips and other ideas to help get the school year off to a good start, and may bring used curriculum, books and other educational materials to sell or give away.
For more information, call 486-4536 or e-mail janofski@up.net. For information on homeschooling in Michigan, visit www.umche.org.
Calendar – Education – Eastside Academy Open House – Aug. 26
August 23, 2010
Marquette – Eastside Academy, Marquette Area Public Schools new alternative school for seventh and eighth graders, will host an open house on Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Graveraet School, 611 N. Front Street in Marquette.
Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Bill Saunders at 225-4262, Ext. 153.
Calendar – Education – National Weather Service Open House – Aug. 25
August 22, 2010
Negaunee – The National Weather Service will host an Open House on Wednesday, August 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 112 Airpark Drive South in Negaunee Township next to the old Marquette County Airport.
The event is free and open to all. Tour an official National Weather Service Office and see how they generate weather warnings, forecasts, and products and distribute them via their webpage and on NOAA Weather Radio.
There will be activities for adults and children of all ages, ranging from a one hole weather safety miniature golf course, to the ever popular and crowd pleasing tornado generator. Featured will also be a three dimensional scaled snowfall climatology display, offering an opportunity to explore historic snowfall records in Upper Michigan.
There will be “take home” items such as posters, pamphlets, trinkets and brochures on basic weather safety, cloud pictures, and weather information resources.
Calendar – Education – Picture Days for Marquette Alternative High School – Aug. 25-27
August 22, 2010
Marquette – Marquette Alternative High School Picture Days will be held Wednesday, August 25 through Friday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Marquette Senior High School.
Pictures for Juniors will be taken on Wednesday, Sophomores on Thursday, and Freshmen on Friday. Pictures will be taken by Lakeshore Photography.
Calendar – Education – Civilian and Military Perspectives Presentation – Aug. 24
August 21, 2010
Marquette – The Peter White Public Library will present Glenn T. Sarka, Marquette County Assistant Prosecutor and U.S. Army Captain Jason J. Rolling with a slide show and discussion on Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
Accompanied by their photographs of the country, Sarka and Rolling will address the issues of American involvement in Afghanistan as well as its people and the Afghan culture from both civilian and military perspectives. Both men have spent time serving their country in Afghanistan in different ways and will share their thoughts on how to work with the Afghani people. Audience questions are welcomed.
There is no admission charge. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.
Calendar – Education – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Open House – Aug. 24
August 21, 2010
Marquette – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool will host an open house on Tuesday, August 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1700 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette.
Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds are available for the 2010-2011 school year. The open house will provide an opportunity to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, ask questions about the program and receive registration information. Information on Redeemer’s child care program will also be available.
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool offers a Christian based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. For more information, visit www.redeemermqt.org or call Carmen Albert at 228-9883.
Calendar – Education – MSHS Book and Schedule Pick-up Aug. 24-27
August 21, 2010
Marquette – Marquette Senior High School students may pick up their textbooks and class schedules Tuesday, August 24 through Friday, August 27 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the high school.
Seniors are scheduled for Tuesday; juniors on Wednesday; sophomores on Thursday; and freshmen on Friday.
Parking permits may be purchased for $45; car registration is required. Permits are sold on a first come, first served basis, beginning with the seniors.
Calendar – Education – Planetarium Show – Aug. 21
August 18, 2010
Marquette – The Shiras Planetarium will offer a Live Sky Tour and the show “Our Place in Space” on Saturday, August 21 at 3 p.m.
The planetarium is located in the back of Marquette Senior High School. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children/students and free for senior citizens.
Calendar – Education – Community Enrichment Instructors Needed
August 17, 2010
Marquette – Marquette Community Schools is looking for instructors for fall enrichment classes for art, dance, gymnastics, knitting, health, exercise, foreign language instruction, basic car maintenance and other educational and creative ideas for classes.
Interested businesses or individuals should call 225-4333 or 225-5290 with inquiries. Deadline is August 20 for Fall 2010 classes.
Calendar – Education – Trolley Among Our Native Trees Tour – Aug. 18
August 15, 2010
Marquette – The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning sponsor “Trolley Among Our Native Trees” on Wednesday, August 18 at 10 a.m. beginning at Mattson Lower Harbor Park near the playground.
A guided tour will be led by Al Saberniak, a consultant for the U.S. Forest Service. He will identify and discuss characteristics of native trees and plants, as the tour proceeds along Presque Isle to Holy Cross and Park Cemeteries.
This event is free for NCLL members, $5 for others. Trolley fare is an additional $1. Registration deadline is Monday, August 16. Call Paula McCormick at 228-5489.
Calendar – Health/Education – CPR/AED Class – Aug. 18
August 15, 2010
Marquette – A community CPR and AED class will be held on Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the former Vandenboom School in Marquette Township.
For more information or to register, call the American Red Cross office at 228-3659.
Calendar – Education – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Open House – Aug. 17
August 14, 2010
Marquette – Redeemer Lutheran Preschool will host an open house on Tuesday, August 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1700 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette.
Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds are available for the 2010-2011 school year. The open house will provide an opportunity to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, ask questions about the program and receive registration information. Information on Redeemer’s child care program will also be available.
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool offers a Christian based curriculum which includes art, music, gym, literacy, snack and free play. For more information, visit www.redeemermqt.org or call Carmen Albert at 228-9883.
Calendar – Education – Planetarium Show – Aug. 16
August 13, 2010
Marquette – The Shiras Planetarium will offer a Live Sky Tour and the show “Our Place in Space” on Monday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m.
The planetarium is located in the back of Marquette Senior High School. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children/students and free for senior citizens.
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