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Past Events in Chelsea, MichiganJune 2006Elementary Schools "Finale Festival" - 6/1 North Creek, Pierce Lake and South Meadows Elementary School PTO's team up every year to hold this fun-fill festival to raise money for the next school year. Held for the elementary school students and their families, this event features carnival style games, inflatables, candy walk, DJ, contests, auctions and much more. From 6 - 8 p.m. (rain or shine) at Pierce Lake Elementary. How to Sell Your Products and Services to the Government - 6/1 This seminar, co-sponsored by Congressman Joe Schwartz, is for local business owners interested in learning about what it takes to sell goods and services to the federal government and State of Michigan. Held at Chelsea Comfort Inn Conference Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. Go to www.michigantac.org to download a registration form, or call Schoolcraft College at (734) 462-4438 for more information. Creative Writing: The Short Story - begins 6/2 Do you have ideas for fiction stories but are unsure where to begin writing? Learn to write creatively in this four-session workshop taught by Nancy Seligmann Schumann. Held at Silver Maples on Fridays at 1:15 beginning June 2. Visit the Adult Learners Institute website for more information. "The Late Great Henry Boyle" at the Purple Rose Theatre - playing til 6/3 The Late Great Henry Boyle is a story about the endearingly befuddled Henry Boyle, a professor recently ditched by his wife. who is trying to rebuild his life and happens to find love along the way. Written by David MacGregor, directed by Guy Sanville, featuring Randall Godwin, Paul Hopper, John Lepard, Wayne David Parker and Inga R. Wilson. Visit the Purple Rose Theater website for details and ticket information.
The Farmer's Market this week will feature Chef Craig Common from the Common Grill. Located downtown on Park St., next to the Purple Rose Theatre, from 8 a.m. til noon. Grand Opening of Chelsea Teddy Bear Company - 6/3 Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the new teddy bear facility featuring a 30,000 sq. ft. factory /warehouse and 3,500 sq. ft. retail store in the historic Clock Tower complex. Enjoy free food and drinks, entertainment for the kids, and door prizes. Visit the Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. website for details. Waterloo Farm Museum Tours - opens 6/3 The Waterloo Farm Museum is a working recreation of an 1880's Michigan farm, log cabin, school and outbuildings. Offering tours beginning 6/3 through the end of August on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 til 5. See the Waterloo Area Historical Society website to learn more. Chelsea Painters Art Fair - 6/3 and 6/4 Twenty-six award-winning artists display and sell original fine art and hand-crafts in their 33rd annual show. Media include watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, monoprint, collage, and scratchboard. Also featured will be live entertainment by musical duo Blue-Ize and hands-on art activities for kids. Held on the grounds of the Chelsea Community Hospital from 10-5. Visit the Chelsea Painters website for more information. Chelsea High School Graduation - 6/4 Congratulations to the Chelsea High School graduating class of 2006! Best of luck to all of you! Registration for Youth Drumming Camp - thru 6/5 Presented by Like Water Drumworks, this youth camp introduces students to basic hand drumming techniques, traditional West African rhythms, folklore, art and stories. Registration going on now thru June 5. Visit the Like Water Drum Works website or call (734) 475-3158 for more information. Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - 6/6 The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 20th Annual Golf Outing at Reddeman Farms Golf Club beginning at 8 a.m. This is the Chamber's major fundraiser to support the many business and community services they provide in Chelsea. Call (734) 475-1145 for more information. Chelsea Musical Celebrations Folk Concert - 6/9 Concert featuring folk musician Matt Watroba and blues performer Robert Jones. Watroba brings a special talent to the stage as an award-winning folk musician, singing songs of compassion, inner strength, humor and everyday living. Robert Jones' is an extraordinary instrumentalist playing guitar, harmonica, fiddle and banjo with a background of fifteen years as a blues performer, historian, radio broadcaster, and educator. Held at the First Congregational Church at 8 p.m. For more information, call the Chelsea Center for the Arts Music Celebrations at (734) 433-2787. Saturday Farmer's Market - 6/10 The Farmer's Market this week will feature the chef from Metzgers German Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Offering seasonal plants, flowers, produce, as well as eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, and pieces by local artisans. Located downtown on Park St. from 8 a.m. til noon. Used Book Sale at the Library - 6/10 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. "The First Americans" Authentic Recreation - 6/10 thru 6/11 During the 17th and 18th centuries, our area was home to thousands of Michigan Indians who had a thriving commerce with the French traders and Jesuits. This free event recreates an authentic Woodland Indian village complete with wigwams, crafts, and cooking demonstrations. The log house will serve as a trading post where the intersection of the French and Native cultures come to life. Held from from 10 til 5 on Sat. and 10 til 3 on Sunday. For directions or details, call (517) 851-7760. GO, Get Outdoors at Waterloo Recreation Area - 6/10 Visit Portage Lake for a day and make a positive influence on your children’s future. As part of the GO--Get Outdoors promotion by the State of Michigan, plenty of activities for fun and for saftey will be featured. Including a visit from Smokey the Bear, learning archery, live animal demonstrations, face painting, duck races, trail hiking and more. Held from 10 til 5 at the Waterloo Recreation Area Portage Lake Unit. Motor vehicle permit required for entrance. For more information please visit the Waterloo Recreation Area website or call (734) 475-8307. Volunteer Workday at Eddy Discovery Center - 6/11 Volunteer your time on Sunday from 1 til 4 to help plant native prairie grasses along trails near the Discovery Center. Meet at the Eddy Discovery Center parking lot off Bush Road. Visit the Michigan.gov website for more information on stewardship opportunities at Michigan State Parks this summer. 6-11 Club at the Library - 6/12 Check out the new fun, creative and educational program for kids ages 6-11 at the Chelsea District. Explore a theme each time with crafts, stories, movies, snacks, and other great activities. Meeting will take place from 4 til 5 p.m. Next meeting is August 14. Last Day of School in Chelsea - 6/13 Enjoy your summer! Drivers Education for Teens - 6/14 thru 6/29 Held at the Washington Street Complex from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.. For more information visit www.abctrainingandtesting.com. Sanchin-Ryu Self Defense/Karate Class - begins 6/14 A no-contact, non-competitive art form that helps build self-confidence, coordination, composure and self-defense awareness. Sessions for adults, children and families, Held at the Chelsea Community Hospital on Wednesdays from 6/14 thru 7/26. Additional session begins 8/2. Call 475-4103 to learn more or to register. Cameron Pool Summer Kick Off - 6/14 To begin the summer season, Cameron Pool is having a FREE open swim from 1:30 til 3. Featuring balloons, prizes and discounts. Other open swim times (but not free) are M-F from 7-9 p.m., Fridays from 1:30 til 3, and Saturdays from 12 til 2. Call Community Ed at 433-2206, ext. 6042 for more information. Farewell Reception for Library Director - 6/15 A reception will be held in the downstairs meeting room of the Common Grill from 5:30 til 7:30 to say farewell to Chelsea District Library Direction Metta Lansdale, who has been with us since 1997. Call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off - 6/16 The Chelsea Library is kicking off their summer reading program, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" with food, fun, crafts, a moonwalk. Begins at 12 noon at the library. Old MacDonald's Farm Puppet Show - 6/16 Visit the Chelsea District Library at 2 p.m. for their summer reading program event featuring the fun and frolic of Old McDonald's Puppet Show. Call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Bookmaking: The Folded Page - 6/17 This workshop is an introduction to making books. With instructor Pati Scobey, participants will make two books, each focusing on specific aspects of folding, unfolding and playing with dimension. Class discussion will include ways in which the structure of the book can reinforce the content. Held from 10 til 2. Call the CCA at (734) 433-2787 for more information or to register. Saturday Farmer's Market "Festival Day" - 6/17 The Farmer's Market this week will feature Chef John Fischer from Gratzi Restaurant in Ann Arbor, a children's booth with art projects, and a gift basket giveaway. Located downtown on Park St. from 8 a.m. til noon. Babysitter Training - 6/17 American Red Cross course for 11-13 year olds that includes First Aid and CPR skills. Students learn how to become safe, responsible, and successful babysitters. Held at CCH White Oak Center Great Room from 9 til 4. Visit the CCH website for information on registering. Sunday Brunch at Chelsea Community Hospital - 6/18 Enjoy brunch at CCH dining room, complete with wait staff, white linens, and fresh flowers. Choices include prime rib, baked ham, quiche, eggs benedict, cheese blintzes, fresh fruit and much more. Call (734) 475-4026 for more information. Happy Father's Day - 6/18 To all the great dads out there ... enjoy your day! Dalcroze Camp - begins 6/19 This camp explore rhythm and musical concepts through movement. Taught by Carla Margolis, children learn to solve musical problems, and are encouraged in musical development and expression. From 10 til 10:45 (ages 4-6) or 11 til 11:45 (ages 6-8) at the CCA. Call (734) 433-2787 for more information or to register. Other sessions begin 7/24 and 8/14. Kid Purple Theatre Camp - begins 6/19 For the first time, The Purple Rose Theatre is offering a theatre camp for kids ages 6-8 and 9-11. Classes will cover a variety of theatre and visual arts activities and end with a showcase performance for friends and family. All skill levels welcome. Call (734) 433-7782 or visit the PRTC website to register or learn more. Safety Town - 6/19 thru 6/23 Held at Pierce Lake for children entering kindergarten this fall. Safety town helps kids understand safety in many areas, such as traffic, buses, seat belts, fire, water, strangers, poison, electrical and more. Children learn through stories, songs, activities, games and excursions. Both morning or afternoon sessions available. Contact Community Education at (734) 433-2206 for more information. Youth Hand Drumming Summer Camp - 6/19 thru 6/23 Presented by Like Water Drumworks, this youth camp will introduce students to basic hand drumming techniques, traditional West African rhythms, folklore, art and stories. Students will play djembes, ashikos, dununs, shakers and bells in a fun and cooperative community setting. Held at the Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea, and is open to 3rd through 8th graders. Visit the Like Water Drum Works website or call (734) 475-3158 for more information. Chelsea Summer Fiddle Camp - 6/19 thru 6/23 For students currently in orchestra, this camp helps develop violin, viola, cello and bass playing skills while learning new tunes in a relaxed environment. Excellent preparation for Beach Middle School Fiddle Club or Chelsea House Orchestra. Week-long camp from 1 til 3:45 p.m. Contact Community Ed at (734) 433-2206 for more information. Extraordinary Objects of Art - 6/19 thru 6/23 Spend a week learning about creating art with found objects. Students ages 6-10 will search for objects on a walking excursion and then create their own art pieces. Special guest, local metal artist Rick DeTroyer will visit the class. Call the CCA at (734) 433-2787 for more information or to register. Build Your Own Rocket - 6/20 thru 6/21 In this two-day, two-hour workshop, kids ages 9-14 learn how to make their own rocket from scratch and then launch it. Contact Community Ed at (734) 433-2206 for more information. Adult and Pediatric CPR Class - 6/20 Learn CPR for the first time or get your certification renewed in this American Heart Association class, held on 6/6 (Adult CPR) from 6-9:30 p.m. and 6/20 (Adult/Pediatric CPR) from 6-10 p.m. Call (734) 475-4103 to register in advance. Watercolor Painting Workshops at CCA - begins 6/19 The Chelsea Center for the Arts is offering watercolor workshops for experienced painters beginning 6/13. "Pouring Watercolor" is a 2-day workshop that instructs students how to paint freestyle, to work with layers and other techniques - also offered 7/25. "Go Wild With Color" is a 3-day workshop teaching inventive strategies for using color in your paintings. Contact the CCA at (734) 433-2787 for details or to register. Like Water Drum and Dance Ensemble Performance - 6/23 After spending a week at camp learning drumming and percussion techniques, students will perform their new skills in West African rhythms for the community. Held at 6 p.m. at the Michigan Friends Center. Visit the Like Water Drum Works website for more information. Waterloo Explorers Day Camp - 6/19 thru 6/22 This day camp for ages 7-9 will be a fun and exciting adventure for kids at Waterloo Recreation Area. Through discovery and inquiry, kids will learn all about the natural world that surrounds them, such as the woods, water/geology, animals, and the impact humans have on these natural wonders. This camp will instructed on a four day program, Monday through Thursday from 9 til 4. Daily registration is also available for one, two, or three days. Other camps begin June 27, July 10 and July 17. Call (734) 475-8307 or visit the Michigan DNR website for more information. Festival and Exhibitions at Waterloo Farm Museum - 6/24 and 6/25 Visit the Waterloo Area Historical Society during Education Weekend and Log Cabin Day. Visitors can learn about the century-long evolution of the Colt Revolver, observe blacksmiths demonstrating their trade, tour the Log Cabin, or have their heads examined by the itinerant Phrenologist. Marie Papciak’s portrayals of Civil War soldier Sarah Emma Edmonds and civil rights educator Laura Smith Haviland will be featured on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The events begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and run all weekend. Contact Event Coordinator Arlene Kaiser at (517) 851-8788 for more information or visit the Waterloo Farm Museum website. Saturday Farmer's Market - 6/24 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. Animal Mania Camp - 6/26 thru 6/30 Draw, sculpt, and paint artwork of your favorite animal during this week-long camp at the Chelsea Center for the Arts. For kids ages 6-10. Call (734) 433-2787 for more information or to register.
For preschoolers ages 3-5 with previous classroom experience, this fun camp explores "Bugs & Butterflies" with art activities, games, songs and fun-filled outdoor adventures. Taught by Community Ed preschool teachers in the classroom and on the playground. Contact Community Ed at (734) 433-2206 for more information. Pop Art: The Whole Package - 6/26 til 6/30 Using Pop Art Artists such as Andy Warhol and his Campbell soup prints as a starting point, students will be inspired locally, making art from local graphic icons, and taking a "graphic" tour of Chelsea. For ages 10-12, held from 9 til noon at the at the Chelsea Center for the Arts. Call (734) 433-2787 for details or to register. Animal Mania Art Camp - 6/26 til 6/30 Drawing, painting, and sculpting students' favorite animals will be the focus of this camp at the CCA. For ages 6-10, held from 9 til noon at the at the Chelsea Center for the Arts. Call (734) 433-2787 for details or to register. Let's Play: Music & Art Camp - 6/27 thru 6/30 Your child will love this class based on experimentation and exploration of world using art and music. The instructor employs musical theater, art projects, and music lessons to stimulate children's interest in the arts. For ages 18 months to 4 years. Held from 9 til 11:30 a.m. at the Chelsea Center for the Arts. Call (734) 433-2787 for details or to register. Waterloo Explorers Day Camp - 6/27 thru 6/30 This day camp for ages 10-12 will be a fun and exciting adventure for kids at Waterloo Recreation Area. Through discovery and inquiry, kids will learn all about the natural world that surrounds them, such as the woods, water/geology, animals, and the impact humans have on these natural wonders. This camp will instructed on a four day program, Monday through Thursday from 9 til 4 at the Discovery Center. Other camps begin July 10 and July 17. Call (734) 475-8307 or visit the Michigan DNR website for more information. Huron Valley Ambulance's Annual Camp 911 - 6/28 and 6/29 Children are invited to join HVA for a free two-day Camp from 9 til 4:30 p.m. Campers ages 9 to 12 will meet at the Chelsea Area Fire Authority Station, 200 W. Middle St. in Chelsea, to tour an ambulance, learn CPR, and take a tour of a local emergency room. HVA paramedics and EMTs serve as camp counselors, teaching campers about safety at home and at play, how to perform lifesaving skills, and all about emergency services careers. Registration is required. For information, call Jason Trojan at 734-477-6782. Thursday Farmers Market - 6/29 Offering seasonal plants, flowers, produce, and more. Held at the Chelsea Fairgrounds from 3 til 7 p.m. Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights - begins 6/29 Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights returns to downtown Chelsea, featuring local musicians, street performers and food vendors lining the sidewalks, and merchants staying open late. The event will run for 11 weeks every Thursday from 6 til 8 p.m. downtown on Main St. Visit Chelsea Festivals website for more information. Summer Reading Program at the Library - now til 7/26 Both kids and grown-ups are encouraged to sign up for Chelsea District Library's summer reading program, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales." See the library's website to learn more about the games, prizes and special events going on this summer. Youth Sports Camps - various camps beginning in June and July Chelsea Recreation Council is offering numerous sports camps this summer for children and teens (K-11) with expert instructors and coaches. Camps include soccer, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, football, and cheerleading. Tennis will not be offered this year due to the courts being renovated. Call Chelsea Rec at 475-1112 for more information or to register. "Honus and Me" at the Purple Rose Theater - 6/22 thru 8/20 This play, adapted from the Dan Gutman novel, is about a Little League player who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world while cleaning an elderly neighbor’s attic. Filled with baseball history, time travel and romance, this story goes to the 1909 World Series between Ty Cobb’s Detroit Tigers and Honus Wagner’s Pittsburgh Pirates and back again. This charming tale is must-see summer fun for audiences of all ages! Visit the Purple Rose Theater website for details and ticket information. |
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Farmer's Market - 6/3
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Preschool Camp: "Bugs & Butterflies" - 6/26 thru 6/30