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PUBLISHED: April 10, 2008
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Saturday
Western Washtenaw Republican Committee will meet 9 a.m. at the Chelsea Clock Tower, second floor. Coffee and snacks provided. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Friends of McKune Memorial Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 221 S. Main St., in Chelsea.
A pottery sale and book signing will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The TreeHouse, 320 N. Main St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 475-1555.
The Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. will have tours every Saturday 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. located at 400 N. Main St. Groups are by appointment, by calling 433-5499. Visit the Web Site at www.chelseateddybear.com
Sunday
Chelsea Chamber Players will perform "Peter and the Wolf" a family concert 3 p.m. at the Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., in Chelsea. Admission is free. For more information, call 475-0433 or www.chelseachamberplayers.com
Tuesday
Faith in Action will have a career advisor available every Tuesday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at 603 S. Main Street in Chelsea, to help with resume writing, job searching, career research and talent evaluation. This service is open to anyone who could use help with employment issues. A Michigan Works! Computer with up to date listings, and many other job search aids, is available as part of the service. For more information, call 475-3305.
Thursday, April 17
Lima Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. at the Lima Township Hall, 11452 Jackson Rd., in Lima Township.
Saturday, April 19
An Art Garage Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at The Chelsea Center for the Arts, 400 Congdon St., in Chelsea. For more information, or to volunteer to help with the sale, call 433-2787.
Chelsea House Orchestra "Celtic with a Kick!" will have their Hometown Show 7 p.m. at the Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St., in Chelsea. Opening act is Beach Fiddle Club. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults, available at Chelsea Pharmacy, at the door, or by going to tickets@chelseahouseorchestra.org
McKune Memorial Library
Thursday, April 10 — Storytime sessions for ages 2-3 (10:30-11 a.m.) and ages 3-5 (11:30 a.m.-noon). Registration required.
Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. — The Historic Buildings Interest Group meets for a talk on Depression-era camp structures at Waterloo Recreation Area. Drop-in.
Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Friends of the Library used book sale.
Monday, April 14, from 4-5 p.m. - The 6-11 Club meets for soccer fun. Registration required.
Monday, April 14, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Introduction to HeritageQuest hands-on computer workshop, part of the Genealogy Basics series. Registration required.
Monday, April 14, from 7:30-9 p.m. — The Friends Mystery Book Club meets to discuss the works of a mystery author. Drop-in.
Tuesday, April 15, from 10 a.m.-noon — Senior Computing One-to-One individualized help in the Learning Lab. Registration requested.
Tuesday, April 15, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. — Babytime session for ages 0-23 months. Drop-in.
Tuesday, April 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. — PowerPoint Basics hands-on computer workshop, part I. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 15, at 6:45 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees meeting. Open to the public.
Wednesday, April 16 —Storytime sessions for ages 2-3 (10:30-11 a.m.) and ages 3-5 (11:30 a.m.-noon). Registration required.
Wednesday, April 16, from 4-5 p.m. — Wii for Kids gaming session. Drop-in.
Cranesbill Books
Thursday, April 10
Cranesbill Canine Corps, 7 p.m. Our first meeting,featuring Chelsea's dog whisperer, Jeremy Montange. Bring your questions and talk with him directly. Get signed up for the corps and find out what all the fuss is about.
Friday, April 11
Sustainability Film Group, 7 p.m. "Thirst" Water is becoming a commodity that rivals precious metals. This hour-long film looks at this problem on a large scale, with case studies from Japan, Bolivia, India and the United States. Dicussion and refreshments following the screening.
Dexter
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Rummage Sale
A fundraising rummage sale will be held at the Dexter Knights of Columbus Hall Thursday, Friday (8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and on Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.). Information for donations or for shopping is available on the Web site www.dexterkofc.org or by phone 734-426-3144.
Tonight
At 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Creekside Intermediate School, representatives from Dexter Community Schools will conduct a Community Forum to explain the components of the $47,890,000 bond proposal that will be placed on the ballot May 6.
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Pride and Honor Fundraiser. Girl Scout Bottle Drive at Busch's grocery store.
Sunday
Silver Lake Sporting Clays is having an-open sporting clay shooting every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8890 Dexter-Townhall Rd., in Dexter Township. Sign-up begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 734-730-9749 or the Web site www.silverlakeclays.com
Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting
Underage and Under the Influence — the Alcohol Climate in Livingston & Washtenaw Counties. We can't prevent underage age drinking alone - We want to hear from you how we can. Representatives from law enforcement, schools, business, public health, substance abuse treatment, parents and youth will share realities of underage drinking in Dexter and the surrounding community. More information contact: Michele Baukema 734-544-2944.
Relay for Life of Dexter
6:30 p.m. Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Team Captain meeting. Held at Dexter United Methodist Church. For more information, call Juli at 734-476-1443.
Wednesday
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is having an Open House Program from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St., in Dexter. To make reservations or for more information, call Dorothy at 426-3813. TOPS Web Site is www.tops.org
Monday, April 28
Dexter community spring blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor St., in Dexter. Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment by calling, 1-800-GIVE LIFE and ask for the Dexter Community Drive.
Dexter library
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m.
"Welcome Spring" Special Story Time and Crafts. Live Baby Animals following the program. All ages.
Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.
"An Alternative to Bankruptcy and Foreclosure" with Kathy Toth of Real Estate One
Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Book discussion group for adults "Booking Passage" by Thomas Lynch. Registration required.
Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. Economics Book Discussion Group with Matt Rolfes of Dexter Financial.
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