The Chelsea Standard
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PUBLISHED: February 21, 2008
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Cranesbill Books
Cranesbill Books in Chelsea will host a number of events beginning at 7 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
Feb. 29. Anniversary Weekend Kickoff/Cinema Cranesbill - "Robin and Marian." This series will be dedicated to intelligent family-friendly films, with monthly screenings.
March 1 Anniversary Weekend 2 p.m., Children's Program with the Howell Nature Center; 3 p.m. birthday cake; 7-10 p.m., Fourth Anniversary Bash with local music from the Andy Sacks Trio.
Saturday
Event- Lecture Seminar Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn. "Raising Children Naturally." Learn the A,B,C's of children's illnesses and the natural alternatives and how to build a good support system. Registration deadline is Feb. 22. For more information, call Natures Remedies at 475-8036.
McKune Memorial Library
All events take place at the McKune Memorial Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. For more information, call 1-734-475-8732.
March 4
Teen wii 3:30 - 5 p.m. McKune Try your hand at bowling, or play Mario Party 8! Extra games and Wiimotes welcome.
Wii for Seniors
March 5 at Silver Maples. 1 p.m. Nintendo Wii for Seniors. We will be setting up bowling leagues, golf, tennis, and more. Wii approximates the motion of the games you enjoy because it requires players to swing a motion-detector controller like a bowling ball, tennis racquet, or golf club.
Dexter
Tonight
Mill Creek School Fundraiser, 6 to 8 p.m.
Mill Creek school will be hosting a fund-raising session at Main Dish Kitchen. The money raised will be directed into the general financial aid fund for the 8th grade Washington DC trip.
Just mention the Mill Creek fundraiser in your comments, and your order will count towards our fundraising efforts. Call 222-9210 for more information.
Friday
Friday Night Fish Fry
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Knight of Columbus will be hosting Lenten Fish Fry Fridays. The dinner is $9 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $4.50 for children 4-12, under 4 is free. Call 734-426-3144.
Saturday
"Cabin Fever Book and Bake Sale," 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event will feature several authors signing their latest books, (Tom Grace included) as well as gently used books, and homemade baked goods that will be sold to raise scholarship funds for Dexter and Chelsea High School Seniors. Being held at the American Legion Hall, Dexter-Chelsea Road. Contact Jeanne Bradish at 426-7925.
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Trivia Night
Creekside is again holding its popular Trivia Night held at Knights of Columbus Hall on Dexter-Chelsea Road. Cost is $10 per person. Assemble a group of 8-10 people and show off your knowledge of seemingly useless facts. Call Bonnie Everdeen at 424-3404.
Dexter District Library
Dexter District Library is located at 8040 Fourth Street in Dexter. For further information, please call the library at 426-4477.
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Book discussion group for adults. "Absurdistan" by Gary Shteyngart.
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of the Dexter District Library Used Book Sale. If you are interested in joining the Friends of the Dexter District Library, contact Sue Smith at sueandbernie@aol.com
Chelsea Senior Center
The Chelsea Senior Center's February events: All programs require pre-registration by calling 475-9242. Most programs are free for members. Lunch is $2.50 at noon.
Wii Teams Forming: Come practice on Fridays between 10-11:30.
Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Hand and Foot and board games. Call for days & time.
Parks
Hudson Mills Metropark
The following are programs and events scheduled for the Hudson Mills Metropark. The park is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road in Dexter. For more information or to register for programs, call 1-800-477-3191 or 1-734-426-8211.
March 16
Easter Egg Hunt. Noon. Kids through the ages of 12 are welcome. Participate in a variety of activities such as getting your face painted, petting farm animals and visiting with the Easter Bunny while you wait for your age group to be called. $2/child in advance and $4/child at the door.
Waterloo Recreation Area
The following are programs and events scheduled at the Waterloo Recreation Area. The Eddy Discovery Center is the headquarters for the WRA and is located at 17030 Bush Road in Chelsea. For more information on program and events call 1-734-475-3170.
Animal Magic: 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday: The popular animal rescuer and magician, Mark Rosenthal, will entertain, educate and astound you with his combination of live animals and magic. Learn how animals survive in their exotic native areas around the world.
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