The Chelsea Standard
A Heritage Newspaper
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CALENDAR
PUBLISHED: July 3, 2008
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Thursday
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.
Friday
Annual chicken broil will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out at American Legion Post 31, 1700 Ridge Rd. on Cavanaugh Lake in Sylvan Township. The cost is $9 per dinner. Open to the public. For more information, call Craig McGregor at 734-891-5576.
Saturday
The Emergency Management Division will be testing 38 warning sirens located across Washtenaw County at Noon the first Saturday of every month through September. If there is a threat of severe weather on July 5, this test will be cancelled.
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.
Saturday, July 12
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.
Ice cream social, classic car & truck, vintage tractor show will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at Waterloo Village United Methodist Church, 8110 Washington St., in Waterloo. Registration is $5.00. For information, call Barbe Beeman at 475-2697 or for tractor information, call Dan Lancaster at 475-0444.
Tuesday, July 15
Lima Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing 7 p.m. at Lima Township Hall, 11452 Jackson Road in Chelsea.
Saturday, July 19
Chelsea Garden Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout Chelsea. Tickets are $10 per person for 10 gardens and all proceeds benefit civic beautification by the Chelsea Area Garden Club. For more information, call 475-3539. Sponsored by Chelsea Area Garden Club and the Garden Mill.
Sunday, July 20
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.
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
Thursday, July 10
"Nature Fun Thursdays-Stories and an ABC Hike" will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages three and older at Independence Lake, 3200 Jennings Rd., in Webster Township. The program will include fun nature stories and then a hike to look for things from ants to yellow flowers. Insect repellent recommended. Participants will meet at the Beach Center. The program is free, but a park entry fee is required.
Pre-registration is required, by calling 971-6337 ext. 318.
Sunday, July 20
3d Archery Shoot will be held at Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club, 8888 Dexter Town Hall Rd., in Pinckney. Registration from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children 14 years and under. For more information, contact Brad Coy at 734-649-9168.
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 information, call the library at 734-426-4477
Tuesday, July 8: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Presents: "A Bugs Eye View" workshop for ages 6 and up, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Registration required.
Wednesday, July 9: 11 a.m. WUOM radio personality and children's book author Charity Nebbe - with her dog Sara - will read her new Picture Book "Our Walk in the Woods." Refreshments.
Friday, July 11: 11 a.m. Yo-Yo Master Zeemo presents "The Story of the Yo-Yo." For ages 6 and up.
Wednesday, July 16, 11 a.m. Mother Goose Trudy Bulkley Special Story Time and Craft.
Wednesday, July 23, 11 a.m., Lori Fithian presents "Drummunity!" Outside, under the tent.
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Waterloo
The Waterloo Area Historical Society's Farm Museum will be open to the public for guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. July 4, 5 and 6. Costumed guides give tours of the historic ten-room farmhouse and outbuildings on the grounds. Weekends often find the blacksmith toiling away in his workshop. The Museum's Gift Shop is open during regular tour hours.
Formed in 1962, the mission of the Waterloo Area Historical Society is "to foster an understanding and appreciation in children and adults of the pioneer farmers of Michigan, their family life and their children's schooling."
For additional information on events as well as directions to the museums, call 517-596-2254, or visit www.waterloofarmmuseum.org
Hudson Mills Metropark
Saturday
Bird Hike, 7:30 a.m.
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 per person. Call (734) 426-8211.
Sunday
Amazing Amphibians, 1 p.m. What is leaping and creeping in your backyard? Frogs, toads, and salamanders are here at Hudson Mills Metropark. Come and explore these amazing amphibians. There is a fee of $2 per person. Call (734) 426-8211.
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