The Chelsea Standard
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CALENDAR
PUBLISHED: October 9, 2008
Chelsea
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Thursday
Flu vaccinations will be available from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chelsea Church of the Nazarene, 12126 Jackson Rd., in Chelsea. Sponsored by the Congregational Nurse Connection Program of Chelsea Community Hospital. For information, call 475-3992.
Saturday
Western Washtenaw Republican Committee meets 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Chelsea Clock Tower Building, second floor. Coffee and snacks provided. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Friends of Chelsea District Library used book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 221 S. Main St. For more information, call Sharon Pignanelli at 475-5829.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group is sponsoring a Mom to Mom Sale from 9 a.m. to noon at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park St. in Chelsea. Entry to the sale is $1 per person. If interested in selling maternity clothes or gently used clothes from newborn to age 10, you can rent a table to sell your wares; the cost is $20 per table. Contact Allison Vanderspool for more information at vanderspoolcm@comcast.net or 433-2344.
Harvest Art Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Dr. Featuring more than 20 artists and craftsmen from Michigan and Colorado in watercolors, folk art painting, pottery, fiber arts and much more. For more information, call 475-4111.
Sunday
"In Search of Fall Mushrooms" walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Park Lyndon South-West Lot, 18801 North Territorial Rd., in Lyndon Township. Phil Tedeschi, Foray Leader for Michigan Mushrooms Hunters Club, will lead this free walk. Participation is limited to 25. Registration is required by calling 971-6337, ext. 334.
Mondays
"Neighborhood Office Hour" is held from noon to 1 p.m. at Pierce's Pastries Plus, 103 W. Middle St., in Chelsea every Monday through October. This Barack Obama Campaign event has fact sheets, campaign materials, forms for voter registration, change of address updates and absentee ballot information. For more information, call Roy Schmidt at 734-904-9622 or email chair@wwdems.org
Tuesday
Faith in Action will have a career advisor available every Tuesday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at 603 S. Main St. 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.
Wednesday
Country Market Pharmacy is sponsoring a flu clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at Chelsea Polly's Country Market, 1255 S. Main St. Everyone over the age of 9 can get vaccinated. The cost is $25. They will bill Medicare only for those with a Medicare card. All other recipients will be given a receipt to submit to their health insurance companies.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Lima Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. at the Lima Township Hall, 11452 Jackson Road.
Saturday, Oct. 18
St. Mary Fall Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 E. Old US-12 in Chelsea. Activities to include arts and crafts, raffle, bake sale, face painting, cookie walk, petting farm and a bounce house. Lunch will also be available. Door prizes every half hour. Admission is free. For more information, call 475-7561.
Chelsea District Library
Oct. 13: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 6-11 Club celebrates dragons.
Oct. 14: Computer workshop. 7-8:30 p.m. Introduction to the Ancestry Library
Oct. 15: 1-3 p.m. Viewing & Discussion Series at the Movies with Bill Harmer
Oct. 16: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Books & Banter discusses "Shadow of the Wind."
Chelsea Senior Center Activities Center
For more information, call 475-9242
Today: Literacy volunteers are needed. Learn more at the Chelsea Senior Center at 12:30 a.m.
Tomorrow: Fun Day in Tecumseh. Join us for a road trip.
Oct. 15: Movie "Of Mice and Men" Viewing and discussion 1 p.m. at Chelsea Senior Center.
Oct 15: Coin Club meets at 10 a.m. at Chelsea Senior Center. Bring American and foreign coins and make new friends who share your interest.
Dexter
Tuesday
Dexter Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. at a member's home this month instead of the Museum. A special educational project, creating stepping stones, will take place. Call Joan at 426-8299 for location and to RSVP.
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. Open to the public. For more information, contact Pat at 426-4765. T.O.P.S. Web site is www.tops.org
Dexter District Library
The Dexter District Library is located at 8040 Fourth Street in Dexter. All Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 734-426-4477:
Monday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Book discussion group for adults. "Anatomy of a Murder," by Robert Traver. Registration required
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. Halloween Story Time and Crafts. All ages. No registration
Parks
Hudson Mills Metropark
The park is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road in Dexter. The Metropark requires an entry fee of $4 per vehicle per day. You may also buy an annual sticker for $20 or a senior annual for $12. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. For more information, call 1-800-477-3191.
Saturday. Fall Color Paddle from noon - 4 p.m. $35/boat and program. Hudson Mills Metropark to Dexter Huron Metropark is a beautiful stretch of river and one of southern Michigan's jewels. We'll stop at the Dexter Cider Mill for cider and doughnuts. Meet at the Dexter Huron Metropark public boat launch for you, your boat and a naturalist guide to be transported upstream to Hudson Mills Metropark.
Sunday. Brownies Animal Try-It. Discover the world of animals! The girls will categorize animals they explore their characteristics by playing a game. Then we will go a on a hike and discuss what to do if you see a baby animal and what the differences are between pets and wild animals. Reservations must be made through the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Council at 734-971-8800.
Waterloo Recreation Area
The Waterloo Recreation Area, Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea. A motor vehicle permit is required for entry, $6 for the day or $24 for an annual. The programs are free. To register for programs, call (734) 475-3170.
Saturday. Forest Discovery Hike. 2 p.m. Take a walk into the colorful autumn forest while discovering the phenomena behind the enchanting beauty.
Sunday. Michigan Botanical Club. 2 p.m. The Michigan Botanical Club will be presenting a program complete with field study.
Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Michigan Animals Close up. The Howell Nature Center will show us live mammals and birds of prey for this family program. Learn about the characteristics and survival skills of these animals in the wild.
Other
Sunday
37th Annual Craft-O-Rama Arts and Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson County Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson St., in Jackson. General admission is $2 per person with children five and under free. The event will feature up to 80 exhibitors.
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