The Dexter Leader
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PUBLISHED: October 16, 2008
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Thursday
Lima Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. at the Lima Township Hall, 11452 Jackson Road.
Saturday
St. Mary Fall Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 E. Old US-12, in Chelsea. Activities to include arts & crafts, raffle, bake sale, face painting, cookie walk, petting farm and a bounce house. Lunch will also be available. Door prizes every half hour. Admission is free. For more information, call 475-7561.
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
A family-friendly movie will be shown at 6 p.m. at First Assembly of God of Chelsea, 14900 Old US-12. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 433-1773. The movies are shown the third Sunday of every month.
Monday's
"Neighborhood Office Hour" is held from noon to 1 p.m. at Pierce's Pastries Plus, 103 W. Middle St., in Chelsea every Monday through October. This Barack Obama Campaign event has fact sheets, campaign materials, forms for voter registration, change of address updates and absentee ballot information.
For more information, call Roy Schmidt at 734-904-9622 or email chair@wwdems.org
Tuesday
Faith in Action will have a career advisor available every Tuesday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at 603 S. Main St. 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.
Saturday, Oct. 25
German Social Club meets 1 p.m. the last Saturday of the month at Wolverine Bar and Grill, 20460 Old US-12 in Chelsea. For more information, call Edith at 475-1583.
Chelsea District Library
Oct. 20, 3:30-4:30pm. Middle School Club for Boys celebrates games.
Cranesbill Books is located at 108 East Middle Street, Chelsea. For more information, call 1-734-433-2665
Chelsea Senior Center Activities Center
For more information, call 475-9242
Oct. 22: Monopoly Tournament at Chelsea Senior Center 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 24: "Ring of Fire - Music of Johnny Cash." Evening performance.
Oct. 25: Grandma's Attic tag sale. Chelsea Seniors present their second annual used treasures sale. Saturday 9 a.m. at Washington Street Education Center.
Dexter
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
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 23-25
Church rummage sale will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Old St. Patrick's Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd., in Ann Arbor. For more information, call Arlene at 663-9272.
Friday, Oct. 24 and Sat., Oct. 25
A two-day event on parenting called "Developing the Perfect Child" will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peoples Church of Pinckney, 425 W. Unadilla St. This free event is open to the public. For more information or to register, call 734-878-3407.
Saturday, Oct. 25
"Autumn Birds and Berries Walk" will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Rd., in Webster Township. Participants will meet at the Gamble Group Center. The event is free, but a vehicle entry fee is required. For more information, call 971-6337.
Dexter District Library
The Dexter District Library is located at 8040 Fourth Street in Dexter. All Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 734-426-4477:
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Book discussion group for adults. "Anatomy of a Murder," by Robert Traver. Registration required
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. Halloween Story Time and Craft. All ages. No registration
Dexter Senior Center
The Dexter Senior Center is located at 7720 Ann Arbor Street. For more information, call 1-734-426-7737.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - swimming, Wylie Pool; 9:15 a.m., walking; flu clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Free lecture "The Truth About Gifted Children" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family, 530 Church St., UM East Hall, Suite 1465, in Ann Arbor. To register, call 764-9466.
Thursday, Oct. 23
TLC Eyecare & Laser Center is holding a free educational program from noon to 1 p.m. at 2350 E. Stadium Blvd., Suite 100 in Ann Arbor. The topic will be "Treatments for Macular Degeneration & Diabetic Eye Care," presented by Surendar Purohit, M.D. Registration is required, by calling 1-877-852-8463. Refreshments will be provided.
Parks
Hudson Mills Metropark
The park is located at 8801 N. Territorial Road in Dexter. The Metropark requires an entry fee of $4 per vehicle per day. You may also buy an annual sticker for $20 or a senior annual for $12. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. For more information, call 1-800-477-3191.
Sunday: Jr. Girls Earth Connections Badge. Explore an ecosystem and learn about relationships between plants, animals and non-living things. On this hike, a variety of trees and plants will be discovered. Reservations must be made through the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Council at 734-971-8800.
Waterloo Recreation Area
The Waterloo Recreation Area, Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea. A motor vehicle permit is required for entry, $6 for the day or $24 for an annual. The programs are free. To register for programs, call (734) 475-3170.
MICHIGAN ANIMALS UP CLOSE: 2 p.m. Sunday. The Howell Nature Center will show us live mammals and birds of prey for this family program. Learn about the characteristics and survival skills of these animals in the wild.
CRANES OF WATERLOO FESTIVAL, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To celebrate the spectacular migration of the Greater Sandhill Cranes through the Waterloo area, the Discovery Center will host its fifth annual crane festival. Many activities are planned for the day.
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