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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

‍THANKSGIVING DRIVE - This week the Catholic Central houses will compete to see who can be the greatest blessing for three different local charities.  Please see this link for a complete list of items and the point value assigned for each.

GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K - Join Mrs. Troth for the 2024 Kids' Food Basket Gobble Wobble 5K!

Looking for a fun way to stay active and support a great cause? Come run, walk, or wobble the Gobble Wobble with Mrs. Troth! This fun event is a great way to get in the holiday spirit while helping out Kids' Food Basket. Hope to see you there!

• When: Thanksgiving Morning at 8am
• Location: EGR Middle School
• Registration:  Sign up here!

MADRIGAL DINNER - We are thrilled to host our 28th Annual Madrigal Dinner! If you are new to the Catholic Central High School community, the Madrigal Dinner is an enchanting evening held over two nights, featuring a festive dinner, play, concert, and silent auction. This event is a beautiful way to welcome the Advent season with family and friends, and our Catholic Central Choir students are excited to serve and entertain you. All are welcome!

• Dates: December 6 & 7, 2023
• Location: Wege Ballroom, Aquinas College
• Doors Open: 5:30 pm
• Showtime: 6 pm - 8 pm

Tickets are $20 each for open seating. Reserve a table for 8 for $225, which includes a $60 tax-deductible donation to the CC Choirs.

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Get your Christmas shopping done early! The Cougar Gear store will be open on the following dates for all of your shopping needs!

• Monday the 2nd 5:30-7:30
• Monday the 9th 5:30-7:30
• Monday the 16th 5:30-7:30
• Sunday the 22nd 12-2pm

CAREER TALKS - Sign up through Focus Time

• Tuesday - Elizabeth Wilson from U of M Health West will speak about being a nurse practitioner and opportunities in and round that career
• Thursday - Allyssa Hagenah from Douglas Aveeda will come talk about career options in Cosmetology

LEARN ABOUT CONSTRUCTION - Are you interested in a career in construction? Join the Construction Careers Council on February 7, 2025 to learn about carpentry, concrete, plumbing, and more. See this FLIER for more information and email Mrs. VanderMolen to sign up. 

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - Applications for CC Endowed Scholarships are now open, and will be due Wednesday, December 4. Please visit grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for more information on the endowed scholarships available for next year, and for application information. Many of these scholarships require letters of recommendation. If you will require a letter of recommendation, you are encouraged to request those BEFORE Thanksgiving. Email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Due 11/29/2024 - Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship
• Due 11/30/2024 - Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Membership Scholarship
• Due 12/1/2024 - New York Life Scholarship
• Due 12/1/2024 - Michigan Elks Association Gold Key Scholarship
• Due 12/6/2024 - 2024-2025 Scholar-Athlete Award
• Due 12/9/2024 - Michigan American Legion Oratorical Contest Registration
• Due 12/15/2024 - Michigan Horse Council Member Scholarship
• Due 12/16/2024 - The Burger King Foundation
• Due 12/30/2024 - White Cane Scholarship for the Blind
• Due 12/31/2024 - Family and Consumer Science Educators of Michigan
• Due 12/31/2024 - Bill Walker Scholarship
• Due 12/31/2024 - Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
• Due 12/31/2024 - Michael Brukwicki Jr Memorial Leadership/ Kathy Gillis Memorial Scholarship

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH

• Tuesday, November 19 - Taco Bites, Salsa Cup, Pineapple
• Wednesday, November 20 - Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuit, Applesauce
• Thursday, November 21 - Hot Dog, Sunships, Grapes
• Friday, November 22 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God be soothing ointment for all that is hurting in you. May this God cover you with healing grace and presence as you are nursed back to health. May the balm of God's love bring you to a place of perspective on your life while the pain and hurt take their proper place in your experience. May this new perspective bring understanding and wisdom into the lives of all those who know hurt. May God, Healing Balm of your life, bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP