The Dexter Leader
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PUBLISHED: April 17, 2008
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Thursday
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.
Friday
The Capital City Brass Band, a 35-member ensemble, will perform 7:30 p.m. at the historic Stockbridge Town hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Saturday
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 its Hometown Show 7 p.m. at the Washington Street Education Center Auditorium, 500 Washington St., in Chelsea. Opening act is the Beach Fiddle Club. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults, available at Chelsea Pharmacy, at the door, or by going to tickets@chelseahouseorchestra.org
The Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. has tours every Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at 400 N. Main St. Groups are by appointment, by calling 433-5499. Visit the Web site www.chelseateddybear.com
Sunday
The Cedars of Dexter Spring Fling open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chelsea Retirement Center, 717 1/2 W. Middle St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 433-1210 or the Web site at www.cedarsofdexter.com
A family-friendly movie will be shown 6 p.m. at First Assembly of God of Chelsea, 14900 Old US-12. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 433-1773.
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 24
Veterans For Peace will hold its monthly meeting 5:30 p.m. at McKune Memorial Library, 221 S. Main St., in Chelsea. As part of its educational mission, the group will show a film that is open to the public 6:10 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30
Workday Garlic Mustard Pull will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Park Lyndon North, 18801 N. Territorial Rd., in Lyndon Township. All ages are welcome. Participants should bring gloves. For more information, call 971-6337, ext. 318 or e-mail stonerf@ewashtenaw.org
One World One Family will hold its second "No Agenda Meeting" 6:30 p.m. in the library's McKune Room. This is a meeting just to get together and talk, and a great time for any interested persons to see what OWOF is all about. Open to the public. For more information, call Joanne Ladio at 475-7612 or e-mail jladio@comcast.net
Chelsea Library
Thursday, April 17 - Storytime sessions for ages 2-3 (10:30-11 a.m.) and ages 3-5 (11:30 a.m.-noon).
Thursday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. - Books & Banter book club meets to discuss The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Register to get a copy of the book.
Thursday, April 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Prom Dress Exchange for teens. Drop-in.
Friday, April 18, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. - The Animanga Club meets. Drop-in.
Friday, April 18, from 3:30-5 p.m. - Read to the Library Dogs program for kids. Registration required.
Saturday, April 19 - National Library Week celebration of Chelsea's Best Small Library in America. Friend of the Year and Volunteer of the Year will be announced.
Monday, April 21, from 4-5 p.m. - Meeting of the Thumbs Up Book Club for teens. Registration required.
Monday, April 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition hands-on computer workshop, part of the Genealogy Basics series. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 22, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Babytime session for ages 0-23 months. Drop-in.
Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. - PowerPoint Basics hands-on computer workshop, part II. Registration required.
Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. - Women's Health Series with Chelsea Community Hospital, "Food Fads and Facts." Drop-in.
Wednesday, April 23 - Storytime sessions for ages 2-3 (10:30-11 a.m.) and ages 3-5 (11:30 a.m.-noon). Registration required.
Cranesbill Books
All events are free and take place at Cranesbill Books, 108 E. Middle, Chelsea. For more information, log onto www.cranesbillbooks.com or call 734-433-2665
Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m.: Mom's Night Out. Rescheduled for Thursday May 8.Friday, May 2, 7 p.m.: Chelsea Film Society screens "The House of Mirth" (Terence Davies, 2000).
Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m.: Mission Marketplace and Cranesbill Books co-present a screening of Arno Peters, "Radical Map, Remarkable Man," a short documentary about the man who challenged the field of cartography and its assumptions. His redrawn map continues to make waves in many ways. Join us for a discussion and refreshments after the film.
Dexter
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 visit the Web site www.silverlakeclays.com
Wednesday
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is having an Open House 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
Saturday, April 26
"Baby & Beyond" baby gear sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor-Dexter Rd., in Dexter. Gently used and new clothes, equipment, books and more will be available. Sponsored by American Business Women's Association, Dexter-Chelsea Chapter. Proceeds will go toward college scholarships.
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
For more information on these and other events, call 734-426-4477.
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
7:00 p.m. Economics Book Discussion Group with Matt Rolfes of Dexter Financial
Friday, April 25
11 a.m. "No School Day." Pippin Puppets Presents: "Spring Cleaning Time." Refreshments. Open to all ages.
Saturday, May 3
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
Parks
Waterloo Recreation Area
Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, Waterloo Recreation Area. For more information on these and other events, call the Discovery Center at 734-475-3170.
WILDLIFE OF THE AMERICAS: 2 p.m., Sunday, April 20. Experience the fantastic array of wildlife found in North, South and Central America as Randy Baker brings us live animals from his collection.
Hudson Mills Metropark
"Mother's Day Wildflower Hike," Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m., Activity Center of Hudson Mills Metropark. Take a guided hike to discover the spring wildflowers in the park. Fee: $2 per person, moms are free. Pre-registration required. For additional information or to register, call 734-426-8211.
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