The Dexter Leader
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CALENDAR
PUBLISHED: July 31, 2008
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Saturday
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
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, Aug. 7
American Legion Post 31 meets 8 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at 1700 Ridge Rd. on Cavanaugh Lake in Sylvan Township. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Saturday, Aug. 9
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 Street. For more information, call 475-5829.
Saturday, Aug. 16
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.
Saturday, Aug. 16 & Sunday, Aug. 17
"Women's Only" ranch riding weekend will be held from 9 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m. on Sunday. At YMCA Storer Camps Ranch Riding Stables, 7260 S. Stoney Lake Rd., in Jackson. The cost is $150 per person. For more information and to register, call 1-800-536-8607.
McKune Memorial Library
Breaking Dawn Book Release PartyFriday, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., McKune Room, registration required. Celebrate the release of Stephenie Meyer's latest title. Join in the character look-alike contest; play Vampires vs. Werewolves, Twilight Charades and other games; and watch a vampire movie. Books will go on sale at midnight.
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 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
Saturday, Aug. 9
Ice Cream Social will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor Rd. at Inverness in Dexter. The event will be held during Dexter Daze and will feature German picnic specialties. For more information, call 426-8610.
Dexter District Library
Dexter District Library is at 8040 Fourth Street in Dexter. All Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 734-426-4477.
Friday, Aug. 1
11 a.m. Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party with Acting-Up Theater performing "Don't Bug Me I'm Reading!"
Saturday, Aug. 9
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of the Dexter District Library Used Book Sale. Anyone interested in joining the Friends of the Dexter District Library, contact Sue Smith at sueandbernie@aol.com
Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor St. (734-426-7737)
Week of Aug. 3-9
Monday:
8 a.m. Wylie Pool closed
9:15 a.m. Walking start at Center
10:30 a.m. Exercise Center
Tuesday:
10:15 a.m. Foodbank - Center
10:30 a.m. Rug Hookers Center
11:00 a.m. Tai Chi Center
12:30 p.m. French Center
Wednesday:
8 a.m. No swim - pool closed
9 a.m. Yoga Center
10:30 a.m. Exercise Center
Thursday:
9 a.m. Acrylic Painting Center
9:30 a.m. Medicare Assistance Center
10 a.m. Knitting Club Center
Noon: No meal today
12:30 p.m. Scrabble and Bridge Center
Mah Jongg off for August
Friday:
8 a.m. No swim - pool closed
9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
10:30 a.m. Exercise Center
12:30 p.m. Bingo
Friday and Saturday: Seniors selling pretzels at gazebo during Dexter Daze. Volunteer seniors needed to bake and sell. Coming up: A mystery singer will sing happy birthday on the third Wednesday
Parks
Waterloo Recreation Area
The Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Road in Chelsea. For more information, call (734) 475-3170
Friday, 11 a.m. NATIVE AMERICAN SAND ART. Living in harmony with nature is an important part of American Indian culture. Come hear Native American stories, and use an important cultural symbol to create sand-art to take home.
Saturday, 11 a.m. MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE. Participants will learn about Michigan's one venomous snake species. (No live snakes for this presentation.)
Wednesday, 11 a.m. ABC's of NATURE HIKE. Walk the Oakwood trail with the park interpreter, and look and learn about natural objects for each letter of the alphabet.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. ICE AGE ADVENTURE. Travel back to a time when Waterloo was covered in ice. Discover how powerful the glaciers were and what animals lived here. Make a glacial history to take home.
Friday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. PIONEER LIFE. Discover the ins and outs of pioneer life while playing with a variety of wooden pioneer toys, and experiencing some of the school games played and household chores done by pioneer children.
Hudson Mills Metropark
The park is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road in Dexter. Call (734) 426-8211 to pre-register or for more information.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.
Bird Hike. Bring your binoculars and a field guide to observe bird species seen in the park and record dates, locations, and trends from year to year. We will explore a variety of habitats throughout the park. There is a fee of $2.00 per person. Call (734) 426-8211 to pre-register.
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Kids in Creek Stream Ecology. Explore the large and small inhabitants of the Huron River ecosystem. Wear boots because you may get your feet wet. Meet at the Rapid View area. Fee is $2 per person.
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