The Dexter Leader
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PUBLISHED: March 6, 2008
Chelsea
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Friday
Barefoot Boogie dance party will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at Tree of Life Studio, 6065 Sibley Rd., in Chelsea. The dance party is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 433-0697.
Saturday
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. Proceeds from the sale go to the library. For more information, call 475-8732.
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
Western Washtenaw Republican Committee will meet 9 a.m. at the Chelsea Clock Tower, second floor. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Artist and customer appreciation reception will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Chelsea Gallery, 115 S. Main St. For more information, call 475-1008.
Tuesday
Faith in Action will have a career adviser 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, March 13
The Huron River Watershed Council is hosting a kick-off event for Portage Creek and area lakes from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Howlett Elementary School gymnasium, 126 Webb St., in Gregory. Attendees will share what interests them about the Portage Creek watershed and how they'd like to be involved. Reservations are required by March 11 to Elizabeth Riggs by calling, 769-5123 ext. 15 or email eriggs@hrwc.org
Saturday, March 15
"Almost the Worm Moon-An End of Winter Night Hike" will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Park Lyndon North, 18801 N. Territorial Rd., in Lyndon Township. Drinks and marshmallows will be provided around an open fireplace after the hike. The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 971-6337.
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 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 Library. 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, 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.
Dexter
Thursday
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 years olds and free for children under 5 years old. Carry out is also available. For more information, call 426-8610.
Friday
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.
Saturday
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.
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 starts at 9 a.m.
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 13
Dexter Cooperative Nursery is having an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 7643 W. Huron River Dr. in the Education Building of the Dexter United Methodist Church. For more information, call 426-2491.
Friday, March 14
"Under The Big Top" CPTG Silent Auction will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Elementary School, 7480 Dan Hoey Rd., in Dexter. For more information, call Tracy Mistry at 426-7006 or email tmistry@mac.com
Saturday, March 15
Dexter Cooperative Nursery Open Enrollment will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at 7643 W. Huron River Dr. in the Education Building of the Dexter United Methodist Church. For more information, call 426-2491.
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, March 17. Registration begins for Spring Story Times Story Times will begin the week of March 31.
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. You will travel back in time and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. You may also get a chance to tap a tree. Also, enjoy an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast. 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 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.
How Things Move: 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29. Getting from one place to another is more than placing one foot in front of the other in the animal world. Paul McCormack will bring a variety of live animals for this hands-on program to show you who slithers, jumps, flies and crawls. Program length 60 minutes.
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