The Chelsea Standard
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PUBLISHED: January 8, 2009
CHELSEA
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Chelsea District Library.
For more information, call 475-8732.
Jan. 8: International Book Club; 7 p.m.; Women's Club Table; Registration. Co-sponsored by the Mission Marketplace, please join us as we feature books that will take you to cultures around the globeEighth Promise: An A.m.erican Son's Tribute To His Toisanese Mother by Willia.m. Poy Lee.
Jan. 8: It's a Labor of Love: Historic Buildings Interest Group; 7 p.m.; Pat McCarthy and Sharon Ferraro from the Old House Network in Kala.m.azoo, will teach how to care for older homes.
Jan. 9: Great Books at the Chelsea Senior Center, 1 p.m.; Senior Center, 512 E. Washington; Registration. This month's pick: "A Superior Death," by Nevada Barr.
Jan. 10: Friends Book Sale; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McKune.
Jan. 10: Internet Safety for Children: Cyberbullying; 2-3 p.m.; KidSpot; Registration. Discuss what cyberbullying is, who is being cyberbullied, and what to do about it. For parents.
Jan. 11: Music at McKune- M.L. Liebler & Robert Jones; 2 - 3 p.m. For more than 20 years Robert Jones has been a cha.m.pion of A.m.erican Roots music. He will be joined by our artist-in-residence, M.L. Liebler.
Jan. 11: Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: 6-11 Club; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Registration. Today's theme: Space-play robot relay, build UFOs and more.
Jan. 13: Fa.m.ily Connections Parent and Child Workshops; 1 - 2:15 p.m.; Registration. A new progra.m. designed for parents/caregivers and 2-4 ? year olds to do together! Today's theme: Child Development - Do you ever wonder if your child is "on track?"
Jan. 14: Storytime with Miss Jackie; 10:30 - 11 a.m. 2-3 year olds; 11:30-12pm 3-5 yr. olds; KidSpot; Registration. Stories, fingerplays, puppets, songs, crafts!
Jan. 14: Basics of Excel; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Chelsea Senior Citizens Activities Center
The center is located at 512 Washington Street (Washington Street Education Center). For reservations and additional information call 734-475-9242 or email chelseaseniors@aol.com
Tomorrow: Bingo 9 a.m.; Quilting 10 a.m.; Euchre 12:30 p.m.; Wii Fun 1 p.m.; Book Discussion with Bill Harmer of Chelsea District Library "Superior Death" at 1 p.m. at Senior Center
Monday - Bingo 9 a.m.; Massage & Manicure call for appointment; Chair Exercise 10:30 a.m.; Hand & Foot; Dominoes 12:30 p.m.; Special Travel Meeting to discuss 2009 trips at 1 p.m.
Tuesday - Crafts 10 a.m.; Knit & Crochet; Poker 12:30 p.m.; Senior Supper Club at CCH at 4 p.m.; Euchre 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Special program on Insurance and Financial Plan by Bill Ballagh at 10 a.m.; Free Fitness 10:30 a.m.; Square Dancing; Pinochle at 12:30 p.m.; Bowling at Chelsea Lanes.
Chelsea Center for the Arts
Chelsea Center for the Arts is located at 400 Congdon Street in Chelsea. For more information, call 734-433-2787
Jan. 10 Try-It Day! 1 - 4 p.m.; Jan. 19 MLK Art Contest; March 13 Jazz & Chocolates; March 30 Spring Break Camps begin; April 25 Earth Day Garage Sale; May 2 CCA Beautification Day; May 16-17 Spring Festival of the Arts
Adult Learners of Chelsea, Inc.
For more information, visit the Web site at www.adultlearnersinstitute.org or call 734-475-3480.
Winter-spring classes kick off and registration Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. at Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Drive.
DEXTER
Dexter District Library
The Dexter District Library is located at 8040 Fourth Street. All Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 734-426-4477.
Monday: Winter Story Times Begin - Registration Required. Toddler Story Times 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. Preschool Story Times 11:30 a.m., Monday or Thursday. Caregivers may register in person or by calling 426-4477
Saturday, Jan. 17: 10 a.m., U of M Hands-On Science Workshop "Beyond Earth: Exploring Outer Space"
Part 1: Look Up at the Sky! Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
Monday, Jan. 19: 7:30 p.m. Book Discussion for Adults, "Crow Lake," by Mary Lawson. Registration required.
PARKS
Waterloo
Eddy Discovery Center hosts events throughout the year. For more information, call 734-475-3170
Saturday: MAKE YOUR OWN SNOWSHOES 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Join us for a snowshoe workshop. We will start with pre-made frame, Huron Snowshoe style, and complete the construction while we learn more of the history and modern day application of snowshoeing. Pre-registration required; workshop and snowshoes fee, $160.BATS OF THE WORLD: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Step into the world of bats with this exciting presentation from the Organization for Bat Conservation. See a variety of bats up close, including a "flying fox" and a rare African bat with a 4-foot wingspan. Learn how they produce sound waves, what they eat, where they live and what we can do to protect their habitats.
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
Jan. 11 Coyotes, Fox, and Wolves, 2 p.m. Through a power point presentation and hands-on objects we will discover the differences between fox, coyotes, and wolves, all of which live in Michigan. Call (734) 426-8211 to pre-register for the program.
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