The Chelsea Standard
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CALENDAR
PUBLISHED: May 22, 2008
CHELSEA
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Thursday
The Cedars of Dexter Breakfast Club Series will be held 10 a.m. at Chelsea Retirement Community's main dining room, 805 W. Middle St., in Chelsea.
A light breakfast and expert presentation full of tips and suggestions on cooking for one or two. Reservations are required, by calling 433-1210.
Veterans For Peace will hold its monthly meeting 5:30 p.m. in the McKune Room at the Chelsea Library, 221 S. Main St. As part of its educational mission, the group will show a film that is open to the public at 6:10 p.m.
Saturdays
The Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. has tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. every Saturday at 400 N. Main St. Groups are by appointment, by calling 433-5499. Visit the Web site at www.chelseateddybear.com
Saturday & Sunday
Memorial Day picnic at YMCA Storer Camps' Ranch Riding Stables, 6201 N. Stony Lake Rd., in Jackson. For more information, call 1-800-536-8607 (M-F) or 517-262-1209 (Sat. & Sun.) The Web site is www.ymcastorercamps.org
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.
Saturday, May 31
German Social Club will meet 1 p.m. at Wolverine Bar and Grill, 20460 Old US-12 in Chelsea. For more information, call Edith at 475-1583.
Sunday, June 1
30th annual Ham and Antique Radio Swap will be held at the Chelsea Fair Grounds, corner of Old US-12 and Old Manchester Rd., in Chelsea. Gates open at 6 a.m. for sellers and 8 a.m. for the public.
Donation of $4 in advance or $5 at the door, children under 12 years old are free.
Committee for Chelsea Parks will hold their annual meeting 6:30 p.m. at Chelsea Community Hospital, Private Dining Room B, 775 S. Main Street. To be discussed and voted on: dropped formal Michigan nonprofit status and our current By-Laws and continuing as an informal group known as the Committee for Chelsea Parks.
Chelsea Library
Friday, May 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. - The Animanga Club meets. Drop-in.
Sunday, May 25 - The library will be closed for system maintenance.
Monday, May 26 - The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
Tuesday, May 27, from 10 a.m.-noon - Ancestry Aficionados open genealogy time in the Learning Lab. Registration requested.
Tuesday, May 27, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Babytime session for ages 0-23 months. Drop-in.
Wednesday, May 28, from 7-8:30 p.m. - Program on Therapy Dog Training with Michelle McCarthy. Registration required. Please do not bring your dog.
Chelsea Senior Center
For more information on these and other events, call 475-9242.
Today: May's Birthday Bash is special with entertainment provided by Andrew Sacks, part of Trio Indigo. Sacks will entertain with his Jazz piano styling. Lunch is a complete roast turkey meal. Call for reservations.
Wednesday: Following lunch Don Divine will read from his book about the fascinating history of the Underground Railroad in this area. Co-Sponsored by the McKune Memorial Library. Lunch reservations are required.
Cransebill Books
Tomorrow, 7 p.m.: Chelsea Film Society screens "To Kill A Mockingbird" (Robert Mulligan, 1962)
Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m.: Trivia Championship (continued from May 22) Winners of previous week's contests compete for $25, $35 and $45 prizes.
Friday, May 30, 7 p.m.: Sustainability Film Group presents "The Dirt on Farmer John," a documentary about a farmer's attempts to sustain his farm by unconventional means.
DEXTER
Thursday
The Cedars of Dexter Breakfast Club Series will be held 10 a.m. at Chelsea Retirement Community's main dining room, 805 W. Middle St., in Chelsea. A light breakfast and expert presentation full of tips and suggestions on cooking for one or two. Reservations are required, by calling 433-1210.
Sunday
Silver Lake Sporting Clays has 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
Wednesdays
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St., in Dexter. We are open to the public. For more information, contact Pat at 426-4765. T.O.P.S. Web site is www.tops.org
Friday, May 30, Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1
Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library will hold their annual book sale in the former Township Hall in the town square, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For non-profit groups the time will be 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Pricing is set at $5 per bag and $2 per media item. The friends are looking for some volunteers to help with the sale.
For more information on volunteering or the book sale, call 734-878-3888.
Dexter Library
Monday, May 26: Library is closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27: Registration begins for Summer Story Times. Toddle Story Times for Ages 18 months to 3 years Mondays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Story Times for Ages 3 to 5 years Mondays or Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m.: Economics book discussion group with Matt Rolfes of Dexter Financial.
Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m.: "World Travel 101" with Hostelling International USA.
Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of the Dexter District Library Used Book Sale. Anyone interested in joining the Friends of the Dexter District Library, contact Sue Smith at sueandbernie@aol.com
PARKS
Waterloo Recreation Center
AMAZING ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Live birds, reptiles and more will be featured in this informative program about the special adaptations that allow animals to survive in their habitats. Naturalist Jean McKim will bring a variety of animals for you to view up close. Program length 60 minutes.
NATURE'S TANK THE TURTLE: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Naturalist Tom Hodgson will have live Michigan turtles to show you in this entertaining and educational presentation. Learn about turtle biology and life cycles as well as what to do when turtles are encountered in the wild. Program length 60 minutes.
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