The Dexter Leader
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PUBLISHED: May 8, 2008
Chelsea
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Thursday
The Cedars of Dexter Open House will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Model Home & information Center, 717 1 / 2 West Middle St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 433-1210 or the Web site at www.cedarsofdexter.com
Thursday and Friday
Chelsea Evening Primrose Garden Club needs donations of items for their garage sale fundraiser being held on Saturday, May 10. Items can be dropped off at the Chelsea Train Depot Thurs. May 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 433-9911
Friday and Saturday
Company C Cabaret will perform 7:30 p.m. both days at the Chelsea High School Auditorium, 740 N. Freer Road. Tickets are $10 and available at Chelsea Pharmacy or at the door. This year's theme is "Shake, Rattle and Roll" a family friendly show.
Saturday
Western Washtenaw Republican Committee will meet 9 a.m. at the Chelsea Clock Tower, second floor. Coffee and snacks provided. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Garage sale fundraiser by the Chelsea Evening Primrose Garden Club will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chelsea Train Depot, 125 Jackson St. Proceeds from the sale will go back into the community. For more information, call 433-9911.
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
Sunday
YMCA Storer Camps' Ranch Riding Stables is having a Mother's Day special, "moms ride for free," at 6201 N. Stony Lake Rd., in Jackson. All riders must wear a helmet, which are provided. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-536-8607 (M-F) or 517-262-1209 (Sat & Sun). 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.
Friday, May 16
Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis will be held at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St., in Chelsea. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-877-237-1287 or the Web site at www.lifelinescreening.com
Chelsea Retirement Community Healthy Lifestyle Open House will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at 805 West Middle St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 475-8633 or www.umrc.com
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18
Relay for Life of Western Washtenaw will be held from 10 a.m. Saturday thru 10 a.m. Sunday at the Chelsea High School Track and Field area. The Web site is events.cancer.org/rflchelseami
Saturday, May 17
Chelsea Garden Club plant sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Park Street parking lot adjacent to the McKune Library in downtown Chelsea.
The Department of Natural Resources will be holding a Native Prairie Planting workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waterloo Recreation Area. Volunteers are needed to help plant. Call 1-248-359-9057 to register or the DNR Webs site at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers
Sunday, May 18
The Cedars of Dexter Open House will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Model Home & Information Center, 717 1 / 2 West Middle St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 433-1210 or the Web site at www.cedarsofdexter.com
Chelsea Senior Center
Tomorrow: Learn to make a "raggedy flannel quilt" at 10 a.m. Free to members.
May 15, Thursday: Chelsea Unlimited from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public. Over 100 exhibitors, programs, free samples, bake sale, children's activities, and a visit from Ronald McDonald. Indoor and outdoor activities. Speakers on finance, legal issues and medical presentations. Bring the family!
Cranesbill Books
Tonight: 7-9 p.m. Mom's Night Out. This month's topic is de-stressing and taking care of yourself while summer activities and travels challenge your composure. Speaking on this topic is Mary Tomac, MSW. Free chair massage by Kevin Costello.
Saturday: Noon to 3 p.m. Mothers' Day craft available for all kids under 99.
Chelsea Library
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Friends of the Library used book sale.
Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. - Open Windows hands-on computer workshop, part II. Registration required.
Sunday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. - Performance of Beethoven sonatas by award-winning pianist Ilya Blinov. Drop-in.
Monday, 4 to 5 p.m. - The 6-11 Club meets for a program on gardening. Registration required.
Monday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - "Helping Our Kids Deal with Street," with Dr. Scott Moore, part of the Parent Education Series. Registration requested.
Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - The Friends Mystery Book Club meets to discuss the works of Laura Rowland. Drop-in.
Tuesday, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Babytime session for ages 0-23 months. Drop-in.
Dexter
Thursday
The Cedars of Dexter Open House will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Model Home & information Center, 717 1 / 2 West Middle St., in Chelsea. For more information, call 433-1210 or the Web site at www.cedarsofdexter.com
Saturday
Amphibian Adventure for Kids will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at Independence Lake, 3200Jennings Rd., in Webster Township. The program includes live amphibians, stories and a hike. Meet at Beach Center. A park entry fee is required. For more information, call 971-6337, ext. 318
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
Dexter Library
Friday, 11 a.m. "Farm Lady" Margaret Schmidt talks and sings about life on the farm with live ducks and chickens. Open to all ages.
Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m. "Retirement 101: Social Security and Retirement Income" Workshop with Richard Truxall and Joanne Ashendon. Registration required
Monday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Book discussion group for adults, "Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Registration required
Monday, May 26, Library is closed for Memorial Day
Parks
Hudson Mills
Sunday 11 at 1 p.m. "Mother's Day Wildflower Hike" at the 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 more information or to register, call 1-800-477-3191.
Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo Park
Incredible Edibles Walk: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Come walk with wild edibles expert Tom Jameson and get acquainted with samples from Mother Nature's kitchen. Tom will share some of his recipes and his gourmet cooking after the hike.
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