The Dexter Leader
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PUBLISHED: February 28, 2008
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What: Vino Veritas
Where: The Purple Rose Theatre Co., 137 Park StreetChelsea.
When: Through Saturday, March 8.
Box Office: (734) 433-ROSE (7673) for reservations. Tickets are now available.
Chelsea
Saturday
Relay for Life Euchre Tournament will be held 7:30 p.m. with registration starting 7 p.m. at the Chelsea Fairground Service Center. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's 2008 Chelsea Relay for Life.
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
Saturday
Heart Healthy Program, featuring guest speaker Dr. Harry Elwardt will be Saturday, March 1 at the Chelsea Comfort Inn. Seminar includes lecture and screening on the cardiovascular system. Learn how the Digital Pulsewave Analysis gives you vital, life saving information. Registration in advance at Natures Remedies (734-475-8036). Screening and lecture included $30.
Saturday & Sunday
Garden Mill spring open house will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 110 S. Main St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 475-3539 or www.thegardenmill.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. For more information, call 475-3305.
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.
Friday. Anniversary Weekend Kickoff /Cinema Cranesbill - "Robin and Marian." This series will be dedicated to intelligent family-friendly films, with monthly screenings.
Saturday 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.
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.
March 14, 21
Animanga Club McKune 3:30-5:30 p.m. Something new each week: movies, manga, art, culture, food, and fun.
March 24
DDR 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. McKune. Beginners and experts welcome! Games and memory cards are appreciated.
April 2
Wii For Teens 1 - 3 p.m. McKune. Play tennis with your friends on Spring break.
Viewing & Discussion Series at the Movies
Do you like to talk about movies? Join Chelsea District Library's Bill Harmer to see a great film and then share your thoughts in a lively discussion on Friday afternoons. This program will be held at the Chelsea Senior Center, located in the WSEC, 500 Washington. No registration necessary.
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 1 p.m. - "Michael Clayton."
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1 p.m. - "Lost in Translation."
Great Books at the Chelsea Senior Center
Join a great book discussion led by Bill Harmer and the Chelsea Senior Center's Tina Patterson. Reserved copies of books are available for participants; to get one, call to sign up.
Books & Banter
On the third Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m., join us for a lively discussion of new books, old books and everything in between, hosted by Michaelina Brown. "Tortilla Curtain" by T.C. Boyle March 20, 1:30 p.m. "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger, April 17, 1:30 p.m.
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. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Dexter
Friday
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Dexter Community Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St., in Dexter. To schedule an appointment, call Ms. Jeri Emler at 734-417-7513. Donors must be 17 years old, weigh 110 lbs. and be in good health. There will be free juice and cookies for all donors.
Free Scoop Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at STUCCHI'S of Dexter, 7050 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., in Dexter. Celebrate five Friday's in February. For more information, call 424-0525
St. Mary Men's Club will hold a fish dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Friday during lent at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., in Pinckney. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $4 for children under age 12 and $25 for a family (immediate family only). Take-out is also available. For more information, call 734-878-0219.
Side Door Gallery. 5 - 8 p.m. The inaugural show of the Side Door Gallery, located inside of Dexter Picture Frame Company, 8063 Main Street Dexter, features the work of Tecumseh resident Susan Amstutz. An opening reception will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments. Visit www.TheSideDoorGallery.com for more information.
Sunday
Silver Lake Sporting Clays has open sporting clay shooting every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8890 Dexter Town Hall Road in Dexter Township. Sign-up starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 734-730-9749 or visit the Web site www.silverlakeclays.com
Wednesdays
T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight loss group meets every Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St., in Dexter. Open to the public. For more information, call Dorothy at 426-3813.
Thursday, March 6
Corned beef and cabbage dinner will be held 5 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor Street, in Dexter. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children age 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. Carry-out is also available. For more information, call 426-8610.
Saturday, March 8
Game night will begin 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor Street, in Dexter. Bring your favorite board games and snacks, or join the euchre players for an evening of fun. For more information, call 426-8610.
Dexter District Library
Dexter District Library is located at 8040 Fourth Street in Dexter. For further information, please call the library at 426-4477.
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
Monday, March 17. Registration begins for Spring Story Times Story Times will begin the week of March 31.
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.
March 4, Tuesday 10 a.m.: The ancient art of Origami taught by Helen O'Toole. Make an Origami Leprechaun! No fee for members. Pre-registration required.
March 4: Tuesday 1 p.m. Postal Fraud Program. Everyone welcome. How to protect yourself from being scammed in mail frauds, presented by the US Postal Service.
March 5: Wednesday 1 p.m. Gary Kuneman of the new food store "Eat Local Eat Natural" will discus the benefits of eating food locally grown and produced.
March 5: Wednesday 10 a.m. Learn stained glass from Harry Gibson. Eight weeks of classes for only $40. Call the Senior Center for more information. 475-9242
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
Journey to the Sugar Bush10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. Take a journey to the sugar bush on a guided tour. Guided Tour $2 per person. Pancake Breakfast $3.50/child and $5/adult. Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event also March 1-2, 8-9, 22, 29-30.
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.
Maple Syrup Making: From The Tree To The Pancake: 1:30 p.m. Saturday. After viewing the movie "Maple Sugar Farmer," naturalist Tom Jameson will share his time-tested techniques for do-it-yourself maple syrup making.
He will conclude by leading a short walk into the woods to show how to identify maple trees and to demonstrate proper tapping techniques. Program length 90 minutes.
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