tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112129260573470542011-09-19T14:35:40.222-04:00Community news, events, updates, observations, and random musings in Chelsea, Michigan. A supplement to the Things To Do In Chelsea website (www.chelsea-mi.com).Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.comBlogger2131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-58547589988262918322011-02-18T12:31:00.001-05:002011-02-18T13:26:36.026-05:00

Visit JiffyMix.com Most everyone who has heard of Chelsea, Michigan instantly thinks of the iconic Jiffy Mix. Folks come from near and far to tour Jiffy (aka Chelsea Milling Co.), which represents Chelsea's historic past and our modern day success as a vibrant community in small town America. If you haven't been to Jiffy lately (or ever!) be sure to read this recent article from the Chelsea

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Staying in town for the long weekend? Here are a few editor's picks for things to do (click links for details): Winter Fleece Fair with the Spinners Flock - Saturday 2/19 from 10-4 pm at Beach Middle School Family Ice Fishing and Bonfire at Waterloo Recreation Area - Saturday 2/19 from 1-4pm Film Showing: Mad City Chickens at Chelsea District Library - Monday 2/21 at 6:15pm  Corktown at the

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While there are always lots of fun things to do in Chelsea, every couple of months there is a VERY busy weekend here in town. This Valentine's weekend is one of those weekends, with no shortage of activities and events for couples, families, individuals and friends. Everything from music, dancing, networking, art, nature, fancy and casual, here are a few highlights: Click the link to the event

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The Chelsea Blog has taken a bit of hiatus this year. This has been for a variety of reasons, but most specifically because we have found that keeping in touch via Facebook has been a great way to connect with Things To Do In Chelsea visitors. We will be making some changes in 2011 that will provide more content, interesting information, better communication and a way for Chelsea businesses to

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends and family this Saturday, February 13, for the second annual Chocolate Extravaganza in Chelsea. Not a big fan of Valentine's Day? Then just come for the chocolate! Local merchants and organizations are offering specials, treats and activities for all ages. Pay no mind to the snow.... bet you can find some hot chocolate without looking too far!See

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-33184030560000048292009-11-04T07:24:00.001-05:002009-11-04T09:56:43.891-05:00

Just before midnight on election day, The Chelsea Standard and Ann Arbor.com reported results from the polls:Chelsea City GovernmentMayor: Jason LindauerCity Council: Ann Feeney, Frank Hammer and Cheri AlbertsonRead more: Election 2009: Feeney, Hammer, Albertson return to City Council (Chelsea Standard, 11/2/09)Feeney, Hammer and Alberston take Chelsea City Council seats (AnnArbor.com, 11/2/09)

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Don't forget to get out and vote! Voting Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 7am until 8pm. City residents vote at the Washington Street Education Center.Voting Day event listing on Things To Do in ChelseaOn the Ballot:City Mayor - Only one candidate is on the ballot, Jason F. Lindauer. The deadline for submitting a Declaration for Intent as a write-in candidate has passed.City Council - We

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-66246506510939076682009-10-31T11:45:00.002-04:002009-10-31T11:45:00.163-04:00

The small town city of Chelsea was recently highlighted on the "Midwest Guest... Mostly Midwestern Meanderings" blog. Read the full article here:"Chelsea, Michigan, maintains small-town charm while developing as a Midwestern arts center"The article discusses the history of Chelsea, the Daniels family, Jiffy, and many of the old and interesting buildings in our downtown.Thanks for the informative

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-87995555687994790372009-10-30T08:32:00.003-04:002009-10-30T10:47:06.125-04:00

There are lots of fun things planned in Chelsea this Halloween! Most events start after the official trick or treating time in the city, which is from 4-6pm.Click here to find "Halloween" events from October 30-November 1 on the Things To Do In Chelsea community events calendar.Happy Halloween!

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2009 Citizen of the Year - Congratulations to Nancy Harris who was recently awarded Chelsea's "2009 Citizen of the Year". The annual award is co-sponsored by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chelsea Standard. Nancy is an active community volunteer, and founder of the Hearts Community Service which has recently opened the Bliss Resale shop in downtown Chelsea.2009 Lifetime Achievement

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PRESS RELEASE - The Chelsea District Library will be spending the entire week of October 18-24, 2009 celebrating its Friends of the Library Group.The Friends of the Chelsea District Library were organized in 1949 and have given over $16,000 in gifts to the library so far this year. Over 45 dues-paying members have been joined by dozens of additional volunteers to conduct various fundraising

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-21382178798201287152009-10-19T10:19:00.000-04:002009-10-20T11:39:26.420-04:00

Things To Do In Chelsea and The Chelsea Blog can now also be found on Facebook. Join as our fan to receive event highlights, chat about the community and be linked up with others who live in and visit our great community. Chelsea Blog posts are directly linked to the Facebook page, so you won't have to worry about missing any updates from here either.Click below to visit our page:FB.init("

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-70294282972994504692009-09-18T08:05:00.002-04:002009-09-18T08:19:48.982-04:00

Hearty congratulations to Chelsea High School's National Merit Scholarship finalists!Diana BachCameron BeattyOlivia DetroyerKate Lewis-LakinViktor RozsaTristan WeberRead more in Detroit FreePress article: National Merit Scholars named (9/16/09). This article contains a link to a PDF file listing all the winners in Michigan.Direct link to Press Release on NationalMerit.org website: Semifinalists

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Now that we're in the peak of the garden growing season, friends and neighbors may find themselves with more tomatoes, zucchini and other veggies than they know what to do with. You may be happy to learn that Faith In Action in Chelsea and Dexter welcomes donations of fresh food from your home garden for their food pantry.To learn more about Faith In Action, contact them at (734) 475-3305 or

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-43602312303808894752009-08-25T10:00:00.006-04:002009-08-25T14:31:03.067-04:00

The 2009 Chelsea Community Fair begins today! Technically it started already, with entries entered and exhibits well underway, but the official start to the fair takes place after the annual Children's Parade (Tuesday 8/25 at 5:30).The full schedule is available on the fair website: Chelsea Fair's 2009 Main Schedule. Here are a few highlights:LocationChelsea Fair Grounds20501 Old US-12Chelsea,

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It's not too late to join Chelsea's third annual 1-mile run/walk from the Chelsea Fire Station to the Chelsea Fairgrounds. The race starts at 12:30 on August 29 and follows the Chelsea Fair parade route, so your friends and neighbors can cheer you on as they hold down prime parade-watching spots. You can register at the corner of Taylor St. and Old US 12 on the day of the run, or visit http://

Amynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-63897994540094457472009-08-07T09:08:00.000-04:002009-08-07T09:08:00.390-04:00

A note from Chelsea's Volunteer Film Location ScoutDid you know that Chelsea has it's very own volunteer location scout? This person is the liaison between the City of Chelsea and the Michigan Film Office. The Michigan Film Office keeps a database of photos of locations for movie producers to view and consider for filming. We are in the process of gathering great photos of Chelsea to add to the

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Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award: Deadline August 14, 2009The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for The Chelsea Citizen of the Year and The Lifetime Achievement Award. Candidates must either live, work, or participate in Chelsea or one of the surrounding townships.Please include the person’s name, phone number, address, who is

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-91760049730310486882009-08-04T21:04:00.003-04:002009-08-04T21:20:34.534-04:00

Excerpt from the Detroit Free Press - 8/2/2009How the arts can change livesThe tall kid was leaving basketball practice when the teacher directing the school musical called him over. "South Pacific" was in desperate need of guys for the chorus, not an uncommon problem at smaller schools. Since the tall kid was in choir, could he please, please join the crew of singing sailors?AdvertisementThe kid

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I love a challenge! Quick! You have until 12 p.m. Thursday 7/23 to share with us why you want to celebrate tonight and go to the Rare Earth concert here in Chelsea. Two winners will be chosen at random to receive 2 tickets to the Rare Earth and Howling Diablos concert in Chelsea tonight (7/23 at 8pm).Visit our Facebook page to learn more:FB.init("21840df5617403c7e386d5e00fa0ce69");Things To Do In

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As a sure sign that we are in the peak of summer, Chelsea Summerfest takes place this weekend. The weekend kicks off with a big concert on Thursday night featuring Rare Earth and the Howling Diablos. This is technically a Sounds & Sights concert, but those of us who love to relax in the Food & Entertainment Court (aka beer tent) don't mind which festival it is, as long as there is food, fun,

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-26068878779862886352009-07-16T21:54:00.003-04:002009-07-16T22:12:37.940-04:00

We may be getting closer and closer to starting the new school year, but there is still plenty of time left this summer to relax, hang out and have fun. And thanks to SRSLY and the Chelsea Library, we don't even have to leave town to enjoy popcorn and movie with friends.The Chelsea Library is offering Movie Mondays, featuring movie matinees for families. The schedule for the rest of the summer is

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-80287835453841786292009-07-14T08:44:00.000-04:002009-07-14T08:44:00.221-04:00

Click for ticket informationOnce again, the folks at Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights are bringing us a big concert here in Chelsea. This year's event features Motown band Rare Earth, who known for such hits as I Just Want to Celebrate and Get Ready -- and many others. Here is a vintage video of the band performing in 1974.Also performing is award-winning Detroit band the Howling Diablos, who

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-18900545864598155892009-07-13T10:05:00.002-04:002009-07-13T10:16:25.217-04:00

Mr B's Joybox Express makes a stop at Aberdeen today, noon-2, en route to the pre-art fair Townie Party in Ann Arbor. We hear Mike's bike band, Fender Bender, is playing, too - then riding into Ann Arbor with the Piano Bike.

Amynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-26925732263904959052009-07-10T08:47:00.004-04:002009-07-13T13:40:51.056-04:00

Congratulations to Bill Harmer, who has been hired as Chelsea District Library's new director! Harmer has been the director of adult services and programs at the Chelsea library for the past 3 years. In addition to the cool events and programs he has helped bring to the library, he has also helped the library connect and reconnect with local event committees and other non-profits. Bill is well

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-27830526302172316382009-06-25T16:58:00.003-04:002009-06-25T17:30:33.258-04:00

I'm sure you've heard by now that Chelsea is celebrating 175 years this weekend. Founded in 1834, we've come a long way, but we still embrace our roots. There are many, many festivities going on in town, including a beer tent (aka "social" tent), kids activities, fireworks, old fashioned demonstrations, a parade... and MORE. (wow!)It is also the kick off for Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights,

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-70784968731979327882009-06-24T10:02:00.003-04:002009-06-24T10:08:45.581-04:00

Local artists needed to participate in outdoor art showing.Chelsea's Kevin Costello and Jeremy Montange are putting together free space for showcasing local talents. No entry fee, No prizes (yet). We're helping by spreading the word. They describe it as "Just a grassroots art show by and for the people." This showcase is to coincide with Chelsea Summer Fest, but is not an official part of it.

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-69203005031871430052009-06-20T09:26:00.004-04:002009-06-22T13:13:15.918-04:00

“The Maples Club” Offers Drop in or Full Day CareSilver Maples of Chelsea will launch the area’s first adult day service program on July 20, 2009. And with more and more baby-boomers feeling the crunch between raising families and caring for their aging parents, this is a service whose time has come.Jerry Wilczynski, president and CEO of Silver Maples, said that the feedback from the community

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-63641373141387048952009-06-17T16:42:00.006-04:002009-06-17T17:11:59.568-04:00

Washtenaw County's eWashtenaw.org website has a handy summary of some of the many fairs, festivals and fun events going on in our area this summer. The list includes favorites such as Chelsea Fair, Dexter Days, Manchester Chicken Broil, Michigan Balloonfest and more.For the complete list, visit:2009 Summer Fun (eWashtenaw.org) - Take a 'staycation' this year and enjoy your summer Washtenaw

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-89278915647062425102009-06-10T09:41:00.004-04:002009-06-10T10:44:28.931-04:00

In checking out my news feeds for the day, I found quite a few videos on YouTube that feature Chelsea. Check them out and you may very well see some familiar faces and be amused by our local creativity.2009 Memorial Day ParadeFeaturing school marching bands, boy scouts and girl scouts, and brief scenes from the cemetery.The Amtrak speeds by the Chelsea ClocktowerI've seen this exact scene

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-60737123220727584952009-06-03T15:46:00.000-04:002009-06-03T15:46:00.393-04:00

The Chelsea Painters 36th Annual Art Fair will be held Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Chelsea Community Hospital. The Hospital is located at 775 S. Main St. (M-52), Chelsea, MI.All Original Art Award-winning artists will display and sell original fine art and cards in a variety of media:

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-57470303551093803272009-06-02T13:15:00.002-04:002009-06-02T13:26:29.161-04:00

Michigan-native Carey Crim returns to PRTC with her second playCHELSEA, Mich. — The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce their production of the World Premiere comedy Wake by Carey Crim this summer. The production will enjoy an eleven-week engagement from Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, August 29, 2009.In this summer comedy, Molly Harrison is an agoraphobic mortician, anchored to

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-86569617037578750412009-05-28T17:33:00.008-04:002009-05-28T18:01:28.170-04:00

Two of Chelsea's awesome local businesses have been nominated for Nickelodeon's 2009 Parents Picks awards. This is the second year of the awards, which focus on family-friendly resources in the United States. Be sure to vote to show your home town pride!Winner of the 2008 award in their category, the Chelsea TreeHousewas nominated once again for Best Indoor Playspace.Vote for the TreeHouse!

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-3754934844398836822009-05-14T17:50:00.001-04:002009-05-16T08:37:40.448-04:00

Join Relay for Life at the fairgrounds for fun and in support of a good causeRelay for Life is a fun community event which helps to raise funds for American Cancer Society. The event runs from 10 a.m. Saturday morning until 10am Sunday morning -- yup! 24 straight hours. Come on out for music, family fun, demonstrations and in support of the many community volunteers and teams walking laps to

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-24000356668941937792009-05-01T09:54:00.004-04:002009-05-01T18:07:51.347-04:00

Once again, local Chelsea stores are teaming up to promote a special day of shopping just in time for Mother's Day. Here are some ideas from the "Score Points for Mother's Day" brochure (as well as some of my own) that you can download from Things To Do In Chelsea, or pick up from participating merchants in town:For Girly Moms:Engraved locket from Winans JewelryFrench milled soaps from Potting

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-12734973711868231512009-04-17T20:48:00.003-04:002009-04-17T21:13:13.730-04:00

Spend your day in Chelsea this Saturday for the very first Midwest Literary Walk. The event is free and open to the public, and features award-winning fiction writers and poets, along with internationally-acclaimed writer and playwright, Michael McClure. These very special guests will present a sample of readings in numerous locations in downtown Chelsea:Featured guests and locations:1:00pm: The

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-54277794785412331412009-04-17T10:07:00.007-04:002009-04-17T11:06:40.079-04:00

I received this email from a group of Chelsea residents who are interested in addressing the city ordinance restricting the ownership of chickens. Here is more information:- - - - - - - - - -Interested in owning chickens (hens only!), but live in town? We're looking for fellow citizens interested in addressing the current ordinance which restricts chicken ownership within City limit to properties

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-75173240651029352142009-04-14T18:32:00.002-04:002009-04-14T18:40:39.563-04:00

Got Talent? Don't miss Chelsea’s Sounds & Sights Open AuditionsCalling all musicians, entertainers & Idol diehards – Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights, the popular summer concert series in downtown Chelsea, is holding auditions for this year’s entertainment lineup on MONDAY, APRIL 20th, 5-8pm. [See event listing]Now in it’s fifth season, Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights features performers at

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-73506544473151846882009-03-30T14:32:00.004-04:002009-03-30T14:37:29.298-04:00

From the Chelsea Standard:FSW project receives backing from MEDCThe Federal Screw Works property in downtown Chelsea will get a boost from the state after Governor Jennifer Granholm announced state and local tax capture support for the redevelopment project.The grant is valued at $281,450 and will be issued as a reimbursement for Brownfield cleanup at the historic site to Magellan Development.[

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-47862092951718146812009-03-20T13:03:00.002-04:002009-03-20T13:08:42.040-04:00

The Chelsea Girl Scouts invite you to bring your family to a Big Boy Celebrity Server event on March 25, from 5 until 8 pm. Chelsea Girl Scouts will be working alongside Big Boy employees, helping to take orders, serve food, clean tables, and to keep the customers happy. In return, the Chelsea Girl Scout Service Unit will receive all of the tips and a percentage of the proceeds made during that

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-47054445454955731302009-03-18T10:42:00.002-04:002009-03-18T10:50:25.899-04:00

The River Gallery is seeking submissions of outdoor sculpture for Chelsea's first annual year long “Sculpture Walk Chelsea.” The selected sculptures will be secured on cement pads at ten, high profile downtown locations in beautiful, historic, Chelsea, Michigan (located 14 miles west of Ann Arbor).Artists are invited to submit up to three works. SculptureWalk Chelsea is funded in part by the

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-13075738201027607422009-03-09T11:19:00.004-04:002009-03-09T11:36:03.172-04:00

Passing along a message from the Janice Ortbring, one of the community volunteers and a Chelsea parent involved in SRSLY.“Hi all. I am sending you this email to ask for your help. I am helping to spread the word for SRSLY to get parents to take the 4 minute survey. The results will help us sculpt the coalition activities and provide direction for programming. We have only had 92 replies from

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-46241089131296407002009-03-05T10:38:00.006-05:002009-03-09T11:19:20.964-04:00

As we near the end of winter (speaking optimistically here!) and as spring break approaches, a lot of us are feeling the urge to get out and DO something. What about staying right here in Michigan and exploring some of reasons tourism is such a big industry in our state?On my "to do" list this year is to explore a Michigan wineries or two. Might be a good excuse to drop the kids off at Grammie's

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-53898417866310641032009-03-02T14:17:00.003-05:002009-03-06T09:47:44.342-05:00

I received this email from the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, regarding the Chelsea Cash gift certificates.Attention all members:We have just received word that Certfichecks, the company that manages our Chelsea Cash program has ceased operations as of 2/26/09. We had absolutely no warning regarding this announcement. DO NOT accept any Chelsea Cash certifichecks. We will be following up

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-29394067911942974742009-02-28T08:58:00.003-05:002009-02-28T09:20:19.138-05:00

Yesterday morning, I happily walked out of my house wearing a fleecy sweatshirt instead of my winter coat. February is almost over, it was sunny and about 40 degrees, and I felt optimistic for spring. However, this being Michigan... a few short hours later my mood changed when the gray skies returned along with snow flurries.Fortunately, even with Mother Nature is not cooperating, there are still

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-54664936088361630592009-02-20T08:03:00.004-05:002009-02-20T08:28:25.650-05:00

Don't miss Geography Night tonight at the Washington Street Education Center. It's a really fun, activity-packed night out for families. Sponsored by the Chelsea elementary schools' PTO. Here is a nice description from the Tree of Life Studio owner, Jennifer Giacommelli, who is also a co-chair on the organizing committee:Greetings friends & families,I wanted to just take a quick moment to remind

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-57192493692886761502009-02-13T09:19:00.001-05:002009-02-14T02:22:37.909-05:00

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends and family in downtown Chelsea this Saturday! Local merchants are offering all kinds of specials, treats and activities for all ages. Pay no mind to the snow.... bet you can find some hot chocolate without looking too far! See details on Chelsea's Chocolate Extravaganza on the Things To Do In Chelsea website.

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-78957518207295994422009-01-20T14:30:00.012-05:002009-01-20T16:19:29.035-05:00

During the Martin Luther King Jr Day events in Chelsea yesterday, the winners of the 2009 youth essay, poetry and art contests were awarded. In their submitted work, the participants were asked to address the theme: "Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.?" The contests were organized by One World One Family, the Chelsea Center for the Arts, and many community volunteers.ESSAY/POETRY CONTEST

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-29994803261960445612009-01-18T14:04:00.004-05:002009-01-18T19:48:22.895-05:00

Artwork by Sid Maurer. Source: www.sidmaurer.com/americans.htmlThe annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place in Chelsea on Monday. As has been the tradition for the past few years, One World One Family and many community volunteers have put together a full schedule of events.Check out the full schedule on the OWOF website events page.Be sure not to miss:The Sneetches: A Family

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-47096299167724910502009-01-11T18:22:00.005-05:002009-01-11T18:44:03.895-05:00

While I catch up on my local news articles, I came across a public service announcement worthy of repeating. The article appeared in the Chelsea Standard earlier this month Pharmacies help dispose of prescription drugs. (Jan. 1, 2009)The message is that when you have unused medications leftover, don't flush them down the toilet or the pour them in your sink. These items need to be disposed of

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-1210026946809112322009-01-11T16:40:00.002-05:002009-01-11T17:39:32.551-05:00

Wishing you a happy new year, here on the 11th of January. I took a couple weeks off in December to celebrate the holidays with my family, and enjoy a great visit with my sister and her family. Sis had been working in the U.K. for the past year, and it was a long overdue time to catch up in real life (Facebook just doesn't quite cut it!). This was my first full week back, and its amazing what

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-2246590061518083182008-12-13T11:31:00.002-05:002008-12-13T12:00:09.100-05:00

The Community Elves Project is well underway again this year. This project began three years ago as a spin off of our local freecycling group, Chelsea Recycle, and has since taken on a life of it's own. This grassroots effort is organized by friends and neighbors in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties who want to help other families during the holidays.Here is a message with more details from

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-25558034772834098092008-12-05T11:26:00.005-05:002008-12-05T12:11:47.967-05:00

Many people have already bought and wrapped their presents, hung their stockings with care, and are fully into the holiday spirit. Me, I tend to be the one who is desperately checking local stores to see how late they are open on Christmas Eve because I'm just not quite done.....This is one of the many reasons why I love Chelsea's annual Hometown Holidays celebration, which is going on this

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-342310904456962102008-11-18T08:19:00.003-05:002008-11-18T08:44:01.897-05:00

Article from Lansing State JournalNovember 17, 2008The Lansing State Journal website featured an article about our own little town of Chelsea, Michigan yesterday - Chelsea: Big charm in a little package."What [Chelsea] lacks in population, it makes up for in culture and character," writes Stacy Hanna. I couldn't agree more.The article is a nice, if brief, introduction to many of our local and

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-73459405474513384822008-11-17T19:18:00.002-05:002008-11-17T19:23:00.692-05:00

A Message from Reily Lewis, Executive Director of SRSLYNOVEMBER 17, 2008Hi everyone - Just a quick reminder that tomorrow night is the SRSLY Community Forum. Here are the pertinent details:When: 6:30 - 8pm, Tuesday, Nov. 18thWhere: Washington St. Education Center cafeteriaWhy: Because you care about Chelsea youth and want to do your part to keep them safe and healthy.Plus, we'll have free food

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187293672299339306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-57348595296984833732008-11-12T10:40:00.007-05:002008-11-12T11:55:43.698-05:00

There is a well-known saying: Fast, cheap or good. Pick two. In my realm of expertise, this is often repeated to describe the website design process. What brings me to this topic today is in thinking of gift buying and shopping locally.We have family members from coast to coast, and during the holidays it is always a challenge to find the perfect gift that is fun and unique, fits into our budget,

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-86484536658143816982008-11-08T09:35:00.003-05:002008-11-08T09:54:03.887-05:00

Saturday, November 8 from 10 am until 8 pm.The annual Wine, Women and Shopping event is going on in Chelsea today. What started as a pre-holiday sales in the downtown area has really caught on and become a "must do" event that we look forward to year after year. Merchants in Chelsea are offering fun activities, wine and snacks, great sales and demonstrations throughout the day, from 10 am until 8

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-84084071660870481922008-11-07T08:30:00.004-05:002008-11-07T13:42:22.016-05:00

In addition to the updates and moves mentioned in my previous post, here are more news tidbits regarding Chelsea businesses moving around:Accountant Susan Jacobs, CPA, recently announced that she will be moving at the end of November from the Sylvan Offices (upstairs from Scooples) to the previously mentioned iconic office formerly occupied by Bill Ballagh's State Farm Agency. I'm very glad that

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-33464350448166978622008-11-06T13:20:00.004-05:002008-11-07T08:30:21.385-05:00

There are a lot of businesses moving in, out and around in Chelsea. Some of the news is not so new, but the moves themselves have either only recently happened or are still pending. Please note that I haven't personally verified all of these news tidbits, so take my updates as community chit-chat rather than hard news. :) Here is a summary of the ones I'm aware of:Chelsea's Post Office will be

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-79207026456654682572008-11-05T09:26:00.003-05:002008-11-05T10:01:40.890-05:00

By the time you are reading this blog, you will undoubtedly know who won the presidency. Here are the results for the other candidates and issues we voted on yesterday:(As of yet unofficial) Election Results for Washtenaw County (eWashtenaw.org)Election news coverage (MLive.com)According to the Washtenaw County Election Results, 69.33% of registered voters in Washtenaw Country cast their ballots

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-31243507958891673132008-11-02T22:31:00.005-05:002008-11-02T22:44:06.021-05:00

Just in time for some last minute studying and cramming before election day, the 2008 Voting Guide for Chelsea MI is now available on the Things To Do In Chelsea website.Included in this annual guide is information about where to vote as well as links to resources and articles that provide (hopefully) non-partisan information about the candidates and the issues.If you're short on time and aren't

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-6463026670951569512008-10-22T14:18:00.003-04:002008-10-22T17:29:24.744-04:00

Chelsea's Pamida store, located in the shopping center at Main St./Old US 12 is reopening at last. It took a long while to get back on track after a fire destroyed most of the shopping complex earlier this year. I did miss the convenience of having the store open, but I am glad they took the time and effort to make sure everything was in good shape before opening for business.Pamida's original

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-25447128284973387762008-10-08T08:50:00.006-04:002008-10-08T09:49:20.011-04:00

Every school morning, one of our tasks is making sure the kids' backpacks are stocked for the day. Lunch? Check. Gym shoes? Check. Homework? Check. Show-and-tell item? Check. Planner signed? Whoops....My third grader has a daily planner which lists her homework tasks, study list and any items that need to discussed with Mom and Dad. This morning I read my daughter's note: "Check with family: Do

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-74797840486781964292008-10-02T13:01:00.004-04:002008-10-02T13:36:06.729-04:00

Silver Maples is an active retirement community here in Chelsea offering numerous living options for senior citizens. The first time I visited Silver Maples was for a Chamber of Commerce networking function earlier this year. I was fortunate to receive a tour of the newly designed apartments, and couldn't help but wish I could retire and live there. :-)Some time after that initial meeting,

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-15562806814582040852008-09-25T17:18:00.004-04:002008-09-26T01:05:45.035-04:00

Have you heard about the new Chelsea group called SRSLY? (That's short for 'seriously' in case you must now silently admit you didn't know that already. Uh... you didn't? Seriously?) In a nutshell, it's an anti-drug campaign, but this one is a bit different than the ones I grew up with. Yes, they provide education and community outreach programs, which is of course essential. But the cool thing

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-67209284756705843112008-09-24T10:36:00.006-04:002008-09-24T18:51:45.285-04:00

The Today Show is highlighting the coming election's "Battleground States" this week. As part of this series, they are visiting various places in Michigan, including Chelsea. I first heard this news from an email from Nancy Paul, director of Chelsea's Faith In Action:Following the 9/6/2008 publishing of an article in the Washington Post, written by Ann Arbor writer Vickie Elmer, in which Faith in

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-6332139938431948032008-09-21T10:46:00.008-04:002008-09-22T13:14:47.271-04:00

This week, Olliebabble (a spinoff of Olliebollen.com - an online store based in Ann Arbor with "cool stuff for kids") mentioned that Cookie Magazine's October issue features hand crafted children's furniture made right here in Chelsea, Michigan by Roebuck Studio. Their whimsical chairs, tables and decor are modern, clever, bright and made by hand. No need to worry about lead paint, shoddy

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-10295166986598413302008-09-20T15:39:00.004-04:002008-09-20T18:16:16.648-04:00

Autumn begins a 6 month season of gift giving in our house with birthdays and holidays. (Oh, and in case you didn't know, the gifting holidays begin with Halloween if you ask the grandparents.) Therefore, I assembled a list of kids' birthday party locations in and around Chelsea as a quick reference guide for other parents looking for creative and fun ideas.Many of these places are great for any

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-17114082077906587232008-09-12T21:48:00.002-04:002008-09-12T22:02:19.161-04:00

I saw this news blurb on MLive yesterday regarding a proclamation by Chelsea City Council:ChelseaChelsea has proclaimed an annual Silver Star Banner Day each May 1 in the city. By unanimous vote, the Chelsea City Council adopted a proclamation to recognize Silver Star Families, a group formed to "remember the blood sacrifice of our wounded and ill by designing and manufacturing a Silver Star

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-3219593627547185462008-09-12T10:56:00.003-04:002008-09-12T11:06:48.424-04:00

In this week's Police Briefs in the Chelsea Standard, I found the following blurb (I condensed it for brevity): Disorderly conduct Police were called ... at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, where they found a ...woman being combative, loud and belligerent. ... Witnesses said they tried to calm her but she was being threatening and uncooperative, and disrupting other patients. (In case you were worried, the

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-21336338925011495732008-09-11T17:33:00.002-04:002008-09-11T17:58:33.378-04:00

Today we acknowledge and remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001. This national tragedy brought us together in sorrow and patriotism. I'm sure every one of us who has loved ones who lost their lives, or watched it happen live on TV from afar will remember it like it happened yesterday.Ceremony honors those who died on 9/11 (MLive, 9/11/08)Closer to home and more recently, a huge number of

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-62391901081722388582008-08-28T23:22:00.002-04:002008-08-28T23:42:26.315-04:00

The Chamber of Commerce and Chelsea Standard recently announced the winners of the annual Citizen of the Year award.2008 Citizen of the YearChelsea's 2008 Citizen of the Year is Sheila Morrison-Patrias, who established a Washtenaw County branch of Ele's Place. This is a wonderful organization that helps children and their families deal with grief. Patrias wins 2008 Citizen of the Year award (

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-7527430165366851622008-08-25T17:51:00.003-04:002008-08-25T18:02:31.851-04:00

In my daily news and blog search for "Chelsea, Michigan", I ran across a mention of my very own website in the Chicago Tribune. I guess I shouldn't be suprised, but I am!The article was about berry picking and trout fishing in Michigan, and is worth a read, even though if you are a local, it won't tell you anything you didn't already know. It mentions local farms, including Makielski's as well as

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-64590777352641414692008-08-18T16:44:00.005-04:002008-08-18T17:10:51.632-04:00

The 2008 Chelsea Community Fair begins Tuesday, August 19. With the great weather we've been having all summer, this is sure to be a good one! (They always are, come to think of it.) Although, every year we have at least one thunderstorm, so be sure to have both a Plan A and Plan B for attending the fair this year.Here are some details to save you from looking it up:Location: Chelsea Fair

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-9423597629560885462008-07-23T19:11:00.006-04:002008-12-11T02:36:04.375-05:00

Chelsea's annual summer festival, SummerFest is going on this weekend, July 24 and 25. With young kids, my family has traditionally spent the most time at the Kid Zone which has kids entertainment and activities, bouncy tents and tons more stuff. Last year, the SummerFest art show (ARTicipation) was also placed near Kid Zone, which worked out great for me. While the kids were watching a magic

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-22645661272866903862008-07-22T10:56:00.002-04:002008-07-22T11:51:55.731-04:00

I have never seen so much press about an event in Chelsea before, but in case you somehow missed it, Mitch Ryder and his band will be performing in Chelsea on Thursday Night. Pretty cool, huh? Last I heard, VIP tickets were close to sold out, but there is still time for the rest of us to get in on the concert. Tickets are available by going online at www.chelseacenterforthearts.org or by calling

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-44199957658922374262008-07-18T17:20:00.013-04:002008-12-11T02:36:05.477-05:00

We have newborn twins at our house. What!? Nooooooo....... don't look at me! Think I'd have time for blogging if that were the case? Thankfully, someone besides me is responsible for taking care of these babies.Our new babies are birds. A mother robin has made herself at home in one of the hanging baskets on our front porch. A month or so ago, I had been wondering why half the flowers in my

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-54984452430229923662008-07-14T14:13:00.003-04:002008-12-11T02:36:05.601-05:00

Wait... for the second time this month I am blogging about an event NOT in Chelsea (fireworks being the first). Well, that's ok. It's the neighborly thing to do, and it is actually one of the reasons I started this blog in the first place.The 55th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil takes place this week. It will be held on Thursday (7/17) from 4 til 8 p.m. Have you ever been to it? I haven't... yet.

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-47749589778266548192008-07-12T13:03:00.005-04:002008-07-12T14:27:56.653-04:00

Did you know that the Fourth Annual National Day of the American Cowboy is being celebrated this month? The first national observance was on July 23, 2005 as a way to acknowledge and preserve the heritage, history, and culture of America’s Cowboy. [see www.cowboyday.com to learn more]Celebrate National Cowboy Day on July 19 in downtown ChelseaThe official date this year is July 26, but you can

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-81189113980675834592008-07-10T13:08:00.002-04:002008-07-12T13:49:27.690-04:00

If you've noticed the news links on the right side of my blog or visited the Chelsea News Tidbits on the Things To Do In Chelsea website, you'll know that I have an RSS feed to search news matching keywords "Chelsea Michigan". From there, I pick relevant articles to share with you. (Have I mentioned how glad I am that Hilary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea are not making news in Michigan much

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-61777252308474185822008-07-07T13:09:00.003-04:002008-07-07T14:15:58.070-04:00

The Ann Arbor News has featured two Chelsea restaurants in the past week. Our old favorite, Cleary's Pub, and our newest restaurant, Las Fuentes.Cleary's Pub, which is one of my favorites, has really tasty food and is a great place to hang out either with or without the kids: Cleary's Pub attracts all kinds (Ann Arbor News on MLive, 7/3/08)Las Fuentes, our new Mexican restaurant located in the

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-28697916206030403662008-07-04T14:13:00.007-04:002008-12-11T02:36:05.882-05:00

Wednesday night we had an impressive and scary storm in our area. I was working away at the computer, when my 7 year old said "There is lighting outside, Mommy. You might want to shut down." I took a glance outside and said, "Ok. Thanks. I think it will be fine." I saved my files and continued on. Next thing I know.... INSTANT SHUT DOWN due to a power outage. Whoops.From our front window, the

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-35751656515362053472008-07-01T15:25:00.002-04:002008-07-01T15:32:38.404-04:00

The Planning Commission is holding a work session tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. One of the topics of discussion is the Walgreen's site plan.See related news brief on MLive PC work sessions are held in the lower level conference room at the Chelsea City Offices, 305 S. Main St, and are open to the public.

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-24914958413079410492008-06-29T10:45:00.006-04:002008-06-29T15:26:33.497-04:00

If you're looking for a place near Chelsea, Michigan to enjoy fireworks on or close to the 4th of July, here are a few options (sorted by date):Ypsilanti Township Fireworks at Ford LakeWednesday July 02, 2008 at duskOver Ford LakeManchester Fireworks DisplayThursday July 03, 2008 at duskCarr ParkJackson Summer CelebrationThursday July 03, 2008 at duskCascade Falls ParkGrass Lake Annual

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-3354948994891874722008-06-27T10:02:00.003-04:002008-06-27T16:16:34.251-04:00

As reported on the Car Seat Safety Laws article on the Things To Do In Chelsea website, and our Moore Pediatrics Feature Page, there is a new car seat law in Michigan that goes into effect next week. Beginning July 1, all children under the age of 8 and not yet 4'9" tall are required to be in a vehicle booster seat. Previously, this was the recommendation but now mandated.There are also numerous

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-45229822970992983402008-06-23T21:01:00.003-04:002008-06-23T21:13:54.756-04:00

We went downtown for a playdate at the TreeHouse today and were excited to find that Las Fuentes is NOW OPEN! I asked at the TreeHouse if they had been busy over there and was told "They just opened an hour ago!" I was very happy to be one of the first to know. :)I immediately called my husband and we arranged a dinner date tonight with friends. Las Fuentes was quite busy at dinner time (How did

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-71537891173473575582008-06-18T16:20:00.003-04:002008-06-18T16:36:15.581-04:00

In regards to the Walgreen's coming to Chelsea issue, this article was in today's Ann Arbor News:Chelsea planners put Walgreens drugstore on hold (Ann Arbor News, 6/18/08 via MLive.com)Also a couple quick updates from friends who attended the meeting:-----------Just passing on info from the zoning board mtg. tonight. The Walgreen's variance will be postponed, the planning commission did not give

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-64153775278107578192008-06-16T10:50:00.003-04:002008-06-16T15:10:16.522-04:00

The Chelsea Recycle group is having a FREE4LL at Chelsea's Timber Town Park on Saturday, June 21st from 1-4pm. You will be able to dispose of mega amounts of your unwanted/unneeded treasures all in one big swoop at this FREE4ALL. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, and tell your family!! The Chelsea Recycle & Free Exchange group is a online freecycling group founded in 2003 by a Chelsea

Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226991536309140219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811212926057347054.post-21258238163615774032008-06-13T07:48:00.005-04:002008-06-16T15:11:14.382-04:00

In case you haven't yet heard, Walgreen's Drugstore is seeking approval to move in across the street from CVS, on the corner of Old US 12 and Main St./M-52 in 'southtown' Chelsea. The plan would mean demolishing the two buildings on the site, where the Wolverine restaurant and Chelsea Standard office are located. They are also seeking a variance for off-street parking and a drive-thru.Please

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The Chelsea District Library begins their summer reading program for kids today at a big kick off party from 12pm til 3:30pm. Bring the family for crafts, snacks, entertainment and a big bouncy tent ... oh and to sign up for the program too. LOL. If you miss the event, don't worry! There are fun things to do all summer long.In all honesty, the kick off is a big party, but the program itself is

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Chelsea High School graduation commencement takes place on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the high school. The public is welcome to attend. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! Enjoy your summer and best of luck in whatever your future holds!UpdateView CHS 2008 Commencement Photos by Burrill Strong

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The Chelsea Painters Art Fair takes place this weekend on the wooded grounds of the Chelsea Community Hospital. It is in a peaceful setting, and a nice way to spend a couple hours of your day. From what I remember from last time we went, it is mostly shady, too. If you can't stand the hot, crowded art fairs, but love to peruse the work of local artists, be sure to check this one out. Here are

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Got this news from an email from Cranesbill Books, about a visit with author and host of Michigan Radio, Charity Nebbe:When WOUM's Charity Nebbe visits Cranesbill Books on Saturday, she will bring a friend along. Not Kirby, the main character in her new picture book, "Our Walk in the Woods", but her own 12 year-old white fluffy dog Sara, who makes a cameo in the book. Nebbe, who is known as

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More great press for a locally owned business in Chelsea!Congratulations to the Chelsea TreeHouse! The TreeHouse is one of the Detroit nominees for Best Indoor Playplace/Partyspace as part of Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect's First Annual Parents' Picks Awards. This came as a very exciting surprise to owner Michele Balaka, who recently called to tell me the news. Michele is a friend of mine, and I

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Chelsea's annual Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008 beginning at 10 a.m. Afterwards, from 1 til 5 p.m. there will be a celebration at the American Legion Post #31 with food and refreshments. If you have any old flags to retire, bring them along. The American Legion is planing a ceremony to dispose of them with honor.See the Things To Do In Chelsea event listing for details:

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It cost me $74 to fill up my gas tank. Yeouch. I couldn't help but ponder what else I might have spent that $74 on... dinner for two, new shoes, signing up for an art class or Rec sport. Not being very mathematically inspired, I don't often calculate the cost of a trip. But nowadays, the dollars add up to enough to make me think twice before running a unnecessary errand. I calculated that it

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Did you know?Did you know the McKune Memorial Library delivers? I received this news tidbit from the library this week, and thought I'd share it with you in case you know of someone who can use the service."Recognizing that getting to the library building is a challenge for many, The Chelsea District Library offers free delivery as a way to get materials to those who are physically unable to

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Wishing a happy mother's day to all of you today! Despite the rain, I hope you have a lovely day relaxing or doing whatever it is that makes you happy.Times have changed a lot since the first Mother's Day in 1908. With modern technology giving us the freedom to put laundry in a machine and then go check our email while it washes our clothes, our days are still full of responsibilities and chores

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I'm on the mailing list for Aleko's Carry Out and I received this email this morning:To our valued customers and friends,As you may already know, the community of Chelsea was dealt a devastating blow yesterday afternoon in the form of a swift moving fire that swept through several businesses in the Pamida Strip Mall. Alekos of Chelsea was unfortunately one of those businesses. Even though the

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I received an email from a neighbor of mine this evening regarding the city water:May 6, 2008 - 7:15 p.m.Hi Leslie,I know you have a large mailing list for Chelsea- our water just turned brown with lots of dirt- actual dirt. I got a hold of the water plant and they just drained the water tower and had to clean it. We were told to just run the water for a while until it was clear.Just thought you

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