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Past Events in Chelsea, MichiganMay 2006
Don't Forget to Vote! - May 2 General Auditions for Purple Rose Theatre - 5/1 and 5/2 The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold general auditions for roles in their 2006 / 07 season. Actors will perform a one-minute comic monologue and bring a headshot and resume. Information regarding roles has not been finalized and production information will be available at the audition. See attached PDF file (11k) for the full press release. Audition appointments can be made beginning 3/20 by calling (734) 433-7782. Be Your Own Travel Agent - 5/2 Learn how research destinations, make travel arrangements, book airline tickets, cruises and more from the comfort of your own home computer. Held at the library from 6 til 8 p.m. "Keeping It Together," a play by Bill Hohnke - 5/2 and 5/3 This humorous play is about a brother and sister who get frustrated at the various obstacles of an urban setting. Keeping It Together, written by Bill Hohnke and directed by Eric Hohnke, will be performed by Chelsea High School students at the Chelsea High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Admission is free, and donations for the Chelsea Theatre Guild will be accepted at the door. Parenting Workshop: Feeding Your 2-5 Year Old - 5/3 This class will give parents the tools to plan snacks and meals for your active child, introduce new foods, and provide fun ways to learn about healthy choices. Taught by Paula Herzog, R.D., from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Moore Pediatrics & Associates. Enrollment is limited to 15. Call (734) 475-4500 to register. Chelsea Community Blood Drive - 5/4 This blood drive in Chelsea takes place at the United Methodist Church of Chelsea on 5/4 from 7 til 7. To sign up, go to www.givelife.org and enter ccbd (as in 'Chelsea Community Blood Drive') as the sponsor code. Call the coordinator at 475-9898 with any questions. Chelsea Community Hospital Spring Auction - 5/6 The Annual Hospital Spring Auction features food, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. This year's theme is "Out of Africa". For more information, please call (734) 475-4034. Willard Zirk & Garik Pedersen in concert - 5/6 Celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday with French horn and piano duo, Willard Zirk and Garik Pedersen, as they present Mozart's horn concertos and selections from Zirk's popular series The History of the Horn. This Chelsea Musical Celebrations concert will be held at Chelsea Retirement Community at 7 p.m. For more information, or to order tickets, call (734) 433-2787 or email the CCA's Musical Celebrations. Making Art Together - 5/7 Workshop taught by artist and teacher Winkie Covintree, providing an opportunity for individuals and families to make art together using some of the natural resources of Friends Lake. Suitable for all ages and will feature techniques such as paper mache and painting. Held at the Michigan Friends Center from 2 til 5. Visit the Michigan Friends Center website for details. Crafts and Stories for Kids at the Library - 5/8 Explore a theme with crafts, stories, movies, snacks and other great activities, from 4-5 p.m. at the library. Call the library at (734) 475-8732 to register. Auditions for Pirates of Penzance - 5/8, 5/9 and 5/10 Wanna be a pirate? Auditions for Pirates Of Penzance, a Chelsea Area Players presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's swashbuckling and romantic adventure, will be held from 6 til 9 p.m. at Beach Middle School. Roles for many men and women, high school age and up. Call 888-774-4117 for complete information. Show dates are July 27, 28, 29 at Chelsea High School. Great Plate Workshop - 5/10 This class will give you the tools to plan, shop for, and quickly serve nutritious meals for your family on any schedule. You will receive sample menus and grocery lists to take home. Taught by Paula Herzog, R.D., from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Moore Pediatrics & Associates. Call (734) 475-4500 to register. Chelsea Center for the Arts Tours and Open House - 5/10 Opening Doors to Creativity is a program offered by CCA inviting the community to tour the facility and learn more about the programs offered, which include classes, private lessons, lectures, family programs, gallery showings and many other art and music events. Call the CCA at (734) 433-2787 for more information. All About Antiques - 5/10 Join Gary Kuehnle and Eric D. Lund of the Chelsea Collection for an overview of current trends in collecting antiques. Learn how to spot fakes and identify desirable features. Also get an overview of the Chelsea District Library's new antiques database. Held at the library at 7 p.m.
Actor Boot Camp - 5/12 thru 5/14 Have you always wanted to take an acting class, but never had the time? Spend just one weekend in intensive study at the Purple Rose Theatre learning the acting techniques used by working professionals. All skill levels welcome. Call (734) 433-7782 or visit the PRTC website to register or learn more. "Cabaret" - 5/12 and 5/13 Chelsea High School's show choir, Company C, presents "Cabaret," singing and dancing entertainment for the whole family. Friday May 12th, and Saturday May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chelsea High School Auditorium. Tickets $10 at Chelsea Pharmacy or at the door. Call Linda Meloche for more info (734) 475-4524. Chelsea Gallery Reception, "Beyond the Glass" - 5/13 A reception showcasing artist Susan Carr’s reverse glass painting on vintage windows, doors, and other objects. The Monroe artist started painting as a child, and has been reverse painting for 15 years. From 5:30 til 8 p.m. at the Chelsea Gallery. Exhibit will be on display until 6/30 Firmly Grounded: Spirituality and Science - 5/13 Workshop examining the coexistence of spirituality and science and how they both affect our lives. Explore the scientific method and how science influences spirituality. No formal scientific training is required. Taught by scientists Julia Bandow, Lars Leichert and Don Smith. Held at the Michigan Friends Center from 9 til 4. Visit the Michigan Friends Center website for details. Chelsea Musical Celebrations Classical Music Concert - 5/13 The concert will feature Alison Badger Duo, who is an award-winning chamber music cellist. Held at the First Congregational Church at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Chelsea Center for the Arts Music Celebrations at (734) 433-2787. Hope Clinic - 5/13 The Hope Clinic provides health care and screenings for people with no insurance on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - noon at Faith In Action. Call (734) 475-3305 for more information. Used Book Sale at the Library - 5/13 Don't miss the library's used book sale, full of bargains and treasures for all ages. Held from 10-3 at their WSEC location. Email the coordinator or call (734) 475-5829 for more information. Libertarian Party of Michigan State Convention - 5/13 Activities include nominations for candidates, election of officers, convention and platform sessions. Speakers are Mark Rutherford (State Chairman of Indiana LP), Craig Welch (CEO, Wexford Homes), and Jack McHugh from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Pre-convention pool party takes place on 5/12. Visit the Libertarian Party of Michigan website for full details. Mother's Day Brunches - 5/14 Chelsea Comfort Inn: Show Mom how much you appreciate here with a beautiful brunch buffet including scrumptious breakfast and lunch selections, fresh fruit and salad bar, followed by a divine Village Pastry Buffet. Held at the Chelsea Comfort Inn from 10:30 til 2. Call 734-433-8000 for more information. Chelsea Community Hospital: Enjoy brunch at CCH dining room, complete with wait staff, white linens, and fresh flowers. Some of the choices include prime rib, eggs benedict, cheese blintzes and much more. Call (734) 475-4026 for more information. Other dates include 6/18. Chelsea Grille: Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day menu of flavorful culinary creations. Choose from a tempting variety of prime rib, salmon, white fish, NY strip and other expertly prepared selections. Brunch served from 10 til 2. Special Mother's Day menu from 2 til 8 p.m. Call 734-475-7714 for more information. Movie for Teens: "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" - 5/17 A movie showing at the library for teens, this film is about friendship, summer and life. Begins at 7 p.m. Parenting Workshop: First Bites - 5/17 This class is designed for parents of babies 6-18 months who would like to lay a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. Taught by Paula Herzog, R.D., from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Moore Pediatrics & Associates. Call (734) 475-4500 to register. Books & Banter Discussion Group - 5/18 This discussion group is held at 1:30 on the third Thursday of the month at the library. May's books are Sex and the Seasoned Woman by Gail Sheehy and Myth of You and Me by Leah Steward. Visit Chelsea Library's website for more information. Paws to Read - 5/19 Leo the Library Dog or one of his canine friends will be at the library from 3:30 til 5:00 to hear kids read him a book. This is your last chance to read to the dogs before they take the summer off. Call the library at (734) 475-8732 to register. Chelsea Garden Club Plant Sale - 5/20 Held from 8:30 a.m. til noon in the Park Street parking lot east of Main St. Call (734) 433-9772 for more information. May Festival Day at the Farmer's Market - 5/20 This week's Farmer's Market will feature a children's booth, where kids can plant flowers in little pots. Also featured will be spring bedding plants, herbs, flowers, bushes, vegetables, baked goods, hand crafted goods. Located downtown on Park St., next to the Purple Rose Theatre, from 8 a.m. til noon. Fused Glass Classes with Karen Smith - 5/20 The Chelsea Center for the Arts is offering many classes this spring, including fused glass courses by artist Karen Smith. Learn how to make glass jewelry (4/22), wall hangings (5/6) or wind chimes (5/20). For ages 10 and up. Visit the CCA website for full details on class offerings. Heart and Sole Fun Run Walk - 5/20 The 17th annual Heart and Sole Fun Run/Walk takes place from 8:30 til 11 a.m. and includes a 10K, 5K, 2-mile runs and 2 mile and 5K walks. Net proceeds from this year’s race benefit Healthy Communities Walking Program. Information available at Chelsea Community Hospital's website. Morning, Mochas and Melodies at Pierce's Pastries - 5/20 This week's performance at Pierce's Pastries will feature folk music by Ann Arbor's Bob Skon from 10:30 til 12:30. Call (734) 475-6081 for more information. Musical Performance at Zou Zou's - 5/20 Local rhythmic folk guitarist Bill Personke will perform at Zou Zou's Cafe beginning at 7 p.m. Call (734) 433-4226 for more information. Spring Blooms in the Bog - 5/20 A day of nature activities, including beehive demos, a presentation on endangered species by naturalist Paul McCormack, and a hike to the popular sphagnum bog, where naturalist Richard Sutherland points out and discusses carnivorous plants. Held at the Eddy Discovery Center from 10 til 4. Call 475-3170 for more information.. "Godspell" Production - 5/21 This musical production, directed by Vicky S. Wurster and Dale Cole (vocal director), will be performed at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea. Tickets available at the church office or the Chelsea Pharmacy. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on 5/5 and 5/12 and at 1:30 p.m. on 5/21. Evening Storytime at the Library - 5/22 Gather at the library from 7 til 7:30 for a story, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up. This month's theme is gardens! Flower Arranging with Gigi - 5/25 Gigi's Flowers teaches how to arrange a beautiful arrangement of spring flowers, which participants can bring home. Held at the library from 7 til 8:30 p.m. Saturday Farmer's Market - 5/27 Offering seasonal plants, flowers, and produce, as well as eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, and pieces by local artisans. Located downtown on Park St., next to the Purple Rose Theatre, from 8 a.m. til noon.
The annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. It will be led by the Chelsea American Legion, includes Chelsea High School and Beach Middle School marching bands, local scouts and a fly-over by the 107th Fire Squadron of the Michigan Air National Guard. The parade begins downtown on Middle and heads south on Main St., east on Park St., north on East St. and east on Middle St. to the Oak Grove Cemetery. The ceremony includes Rev. Joy Barrett of the First United Methodist Church, guest speaker Bill Schrader - a local veteran who served 30 years in the military, a 21-gun salute and the bands playing our national anthem. Memorial Day Sales - 5/27 thru 5/29 Many stores in Chelsea are having sales and activities this Memorial Day weekend. If you're staying in town, be sure to stop by some of your favorites and see what they have on special. River Gallery Art Exhibition: Mignonette Yin Cheng - now thru 5/28 Cheng's work at River Gallery includes oils and watercolors of China, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and England, oil & wax emulsion paintings on linen, collages on paper and linen, and a large collection of work in gouache on paper. Her exhibition runs through May 28 at the River Gallery. Visit the Chelsea River Gallery website for details. Chelsea Bike Ride - Mondays and Thursdays Family-oriented slow/moderate-paced ride with Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society, 35-45 miles, beginning at Aberdeen Bike & Fitness and going to either Stockbridge or the Munith area. Held every Monday at 9 a.m. (family ride) and Thursday at 6:30. Call the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society at 994-0044 for more information. Babytime at the Library - 5/30 Held at the Chelsea District Library at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver, features age-appropriate stories and activities. An Evening with Thomas Lynch - 5/31 Thomas Lynch, author of Booking Passage: We Irish & Americans, will read from his book, answer questions and sign books at the Chelsea Library beginning at 7 p.m. See An Evening with Thomas Lynch web page on the library's web site for more information. |
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Farmer's Markets - Now Open! ![[Carseat Clinic at Moore Pediatrics]](/images/carseat2.gif)
Is
your child’s car seat correctly installed? Should your child be in
a booster seat? Moore Pediatrics & Associates is holding free Car Seat
Safety Clinic sessions every 15 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. on May 10.
A representative from AAA Michigan will be available to check your car
seats and booster seats and teach you how to correctly install the seats
yourself. Call 475-4500 to make your appointment.![[Image from Chelsea Fair Parade, August 2005. Photo by Leslie Surel]](/images/parade05_veterans.jpg)
Memorial
Day Parade - 5/29