Past Events in Chelsea, Michigan
![[Help determine the future of Chelsea on 10/17]](/images/ad_citychelsea.jpg) October 2006
Chelsea Cooks! Recipe Contest – now thru 10/14
As part of the Smithsonian and Michigan Humanities
Council exhibit that explores how food connects to our lives and culture,
the Chelsea District Library is hosting a contest to find winning recipes
with at least one Michigan grown ingredient, along with a short story
to explain the history or importance of the recipe. Submission deadline
is 10/14. Contact Shawn Personke at the library for more information,
(734) 475-8732.
See also our News tidbit about
the Smithsonian exhibit in 2007.
Chelsea-Dexter Crop Walk - 10/1
The 18th annual CROP event involves Chelsea and Dexter
residents participating in a 1- or 5-mile walk to help raise money to
alleviate hunger and poverty. It begins at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul United
Church of Christ in Chelsea. To participate, call (734) 475-9643, or
register on the day of the event at St. Paul's church.
Quakers and the Underground Railroad, Then and Now
- 10/1
Learn about the history of the Underground Railroad
from an African-American and a Quaker whose family has historical ties
to the "runaway assistance program". Dwight Wilson, headmaster
of Detroit Friends School, will lead a discussion of this volatile piece
of American history and its relevance to multicultural efforts today.
Held from 2:30 til 5 p.m. at the Michigan Friends Center.
Rep. Byrnes Announces Coffee Hour - 10/2
State Representative Pam Byrnes (D-Lyndon Township)
will hold a coffee hour from 10 til 11 a.m. at the Washington Street
Education Center. Rep. Byrnes will discuss the latest issues in Lansing
and meet and talk with constituents about issues they feel are important.
This informal, free event is open to the public. For more information,
call Rep. Byrnes' office at (800) 645-1581.
Parenting Class: Living with Your Teenager
without Losing Your Mind - 10/4
This special workshop taught by Dot Tetrault, CSW,
is designed specifically for parents of teenagers. Held at Moore Pediatrics & Associates,
this class begins at 6:30 p.m. Call their office at (734) 475-4500 for
more information or to register.
Animanga Club - 10/6
Teens are invited to join techno-hostess Edith Burney
for anime screening, manga swap, and more. We've got the pocky and other
Japanese treats. This weeks feature is Castle in the Sky . Held
at the Chelsea District Library from 3:30 til 5:30. Call (734) 475-8732
for more information.
Gala Premiere Fundraiser for Escanaba In Love -
10/6
Join the Purple Rose Theatre for a fundraiser and
celebration of Jeff Daniel's play, Escanaba in Love. The event
takes place at 7 p.m. and includes pre-show hors d'oeuvres, entertainment
and dinner at the Common Grill. Contact the PRTC at (734) 433- PRTC for
details and ticket information.
Barrage with the Chelsea House Orchestra - 10/6
The international touring ensemble Barrage returns
to Chelsea with a brand new story to tell. This high-energy, string ensemble
has astounded audiences around the world for the past decade. The Chelsea
House Orchestra will open the show with its own version of exciting world
groove music. Held at 7:30 p.m. in the Chelsea High School Auditorium. Visit
the CHO website for more information.
Oktoberfest - 10/7
Annual event sponsored by the Chelsea Merchants Association
with food, drinks and entertainment. Visit
Chelsea Festivals website for more information.
Saturday Farmer's Market - 10/7
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.
Pioneer Day - 10/8
The Waterloo Area Historical Society hosts its annual
Pioneer Day from noon to 5 p.m. The celebration of late 19th century
farm life includes tours, live music, and demonstrations of crafts, trades,
and traditional cooking methods. Step back in time to the 1880’s
and learn about the way of life familiar to the Michigan farmer in the
second half of the 19th century. Visit
the Waterloo Area Historical Society website for more information.
Parenting Workshop: Great Plate Packs Lunch - 10/11
Using the Great Plate concepts, this class teaches
concepts to packing nutritious lunches that your child will eat and parents
will feel good about. Taught by Paula Herzog, R.D., from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
at Moore Pediatrics & Associates. Call (734) 475-4500 to register.
Cataracts: Concepts & Current Treatment Measures
- 10/11
Learn more about cataracts and treatment options with
Dr. Sujata Purohit from TLC Eyecare and Laser Center during this coffee
and dessert session. Held at 7 p.m. at Chelsea Community Hospital Health & Wellness
Center. To register, call (877) TLC.TIME.
Chelsea High School Homecoming - 10/13
CHS will play Pioneer for their big homecoming game.
Call the school office at (734) 433-2201 for more information.
Animanga Club - 10/13
Teens are invited to join techno-hostess Edith Burney
for anime screening, manga swap, and more. We've got the pocky and other
Japanese treats, but feel free to BYOA (bring your own anime!) Held at
the Chelsea District Library from 3:30 til 5:30. Call (734) 475-8732
for more information.
Saturday Farmer's Market - 10/14
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.
Hope Clinic - 10/14
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.
Sunday Brunch at Chelsea Community Hospital - 10/15
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.
Fire Station Open House - 10/15
Come to the Chelsea fire station for a fun filled
day with fire station and truck tours, spraying water from a fire hose
and truck, meet the Chief and Firefighters, see demonstrations and learn
about fire safety. Plus, be one of the first to see the NEW 2,500 gallon
Pierce Pumper Tanker! Held from 12 til 4 at the Chelsea Area Fire Authority
at 200 W Middle. Call (734) 475-8755 or visit
the CAFA website for information.
Actor/Director Lab at Purple Rose Theatre - begins
10/16
This regionally-acclaimed Actor/Director Lab features
two sessions provides more time and individual instruction for students
of all skill levels. Actors work on a variety of scenes under the direction
of the instructors. NOTE: This workshop is full. Please
visit the PRTC website for information on other upcoming classes.
![[City Planning Meeting 10/17]](/images/ad_citychelsea-mini.jpg) City
of Chelsea Planning Meeting - 10/17
15 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME WILL HELP DETERMINE THE FUTURE
OF CHELSEA! The City of Chelsea Planning Commission invites you to the
Master Plan Open House. Join us anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. (stay as
long as you like) on Tuesday, October 17 at the Washington Street Education
Center Board Room. This is an important planning tool for the future
of our City, and your input is very important.
Visit interactive stations to view information on
the Master Plan process, identify issues, review initial concepts, ask
questions and give input. Discuss goals, future land use, residential
design guidelines, downtown land use, greenbelts and City entryways,
open space, street width and transportation system. Members of the Planning
Commission and consultant team will be available throughout the evening
to hear your comments and questions. Comments from the community will
be considered by the Planning Commission as they update the Master Plan
for the City of Chelsea. For more information, contact Jim Drolett at
(734) 475-1898.
Parenting Workshop: Feeding your 2-5 Year Old - 10/18
This class will give you the tools to plan snacks
and meals for young, active children, and introduces news foods and fun
ways for parents and kids to learn about healthy choices together. 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 – 10/19
This discussion group is held at 1:30 on the third
Thursday of the month at the library. This month’s book is "Dead
Man" by Helen Prejean.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Barefoot Boogie - 10/20
Join the folks at the Tree of Life Studio for a free,
monthly dance party where you'll enjoy an evening of expression in movement.
Experience new music, new friends, and open minds as you mingle, move,
and just have fun. All ages welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cafe open for
purchasing teas and smoothies. For more information, visit the Tree
of Life Studio website or call (734) 433-0697.
Animanga Club - 10/20
Teens are invited to join techno-hostess Edith Burney
for anime screening, manga swap, and more. We've got the pocky and other
Japanese treats. This weeks feature is Read or Die! Held at
the Chelsea District Library from 3:30 til 5:30. Call (734) 475-8732
for more information.
Friday Film Series: American Jobs - 10/20
Cranesbill Books continues their Friday film series
with a screening of Greg Spotts documentary, American Jobs,
and a discussion following the film. Held at 7:30 p.m. at Cranesbill,
108 E. Middle.
Call (734) 433-2665 for more information.
Senior Movie and Discussion Series: Squid
and The Whale - 10/20
This movie discussion series with the library's Bill
Harmer, continues this month with Squid and The Whale. Watch
a great movie, enjoy drinks and snacks (bring a lunch if you'd like)
and then stay for a lively discussion. Held at the library at 1 p.m.
Also on 11/7 and 12/15.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Fall Craft Fair - 10/21
This annual fall craft fair features traditional crafts,
a bake sale, plants sale, and pet and family photos with Santa. Held
from 10 - 4 at the Washington Street Education Center. Proceeds
to benefit the Chelsea Senior
Center.
Saturday Farmer's Market "Festival Day" -
10/21
The Farmer's Market this week will feature a children's
booth with free pumpkin decorating with the local Girl Scouts, and a
gift basket giveaway. Located downtown on Park St. from 8 a.m. til noon.
Cardiovascular Screening - 10/21
Cardiovascular screening tests will be conducted at
Nature's Remedies from 10 til 7, using a digital pulsewave analyzer.
Author Dr. Harry Elwardt will also be available to answer questions.
Call (734) 475-8036 for information or to register.
Teen Film Series: Fast Times at Ridgemont High -
10/21
Cranesbill Book's Teen Film Series will begin, rescheduled
from summer, with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, suggested for
viewers 17 and older. Held at 8 p.m. at Cranesbill Books.
Call (734) 433-2665 for more information.
Meeting in Metaphor: Poetry as Spiritual Listening
- 10/21
In this workshop, participants will look at metaphor
in poetry as a way of spiritual listening. Workshop leader, Judith Kerman,
a published poet who teaches English at Saginaw Valley State University,
will also share poems she has written as part of her own spiritual journey.
Held at the Michigan Friends Center from 10 til 4.
Cranes of Waterloo Festival - 10/21
This 3rd annual festival features programs and activities
throughout the day to celebrate the spectacular migration of the Greater
Sandhill Cranes through the Waterloo area. Activities include nature
walks, puppet shows and wildlife photography exhibition, culminating
with the sandhill crane tour in the afternoon. Held from 10 til 4 at
the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea. Call (734) 475-3170 for more information.
Sandhill Crane Tour - 10/21
Local expert Bill Wells will lead a driving tour to
see Sandhill Cranes around the Waterloo Recreation Area. Visitors
can expect to see large flocks of these magnificent birds at close range. Bring
binoculars and cameras. Held at the Eddy Discovery Center at 2 p.m. Call
(734) 475-3170 for more information.
Mindfulness Meditation Workshop – begins 10/23
This workshop, taught by Martha Kimball, teaches participants
to deepen awareness in the moment and manage distractions during their
meditation practice. Held Mondays for five weeks from 6:30 til 8 at the
Chelsea Health and Wellness Center. Call (734) 475-4100 to register or
for more information.
Parenting Workshop: "I am, too, the
boss of you" - 10/24
This workshop is a one night version of the popular
8 week course of the same name. Dot Tetrault, CSW, gives practical advice
for setting consistent boundaries and introduces concepts that will help
your child listen and cooperate and enable parents to communicate honestly
and effectively. Held at Moore Pediatrics & Associates from 6:30
- 8 p.m. Call (734) 475-4500 to register.
A visit with dating expert and columnist Sallie Foley
- 10/26
Sallie Foley, a columnist and expert on dating etiquette
for adult singles, will speak and sign her book, Modern Love,
newly issued in paperback at Cranesbill Books at 7 p.m. Ms. Foley is
from Ann Arbor, but writes a monthly column in the AARP Magazine.
Call (734) 433-2665 for more information.
Chelsea Farmer's Markets in October - 10/26 & 10/28
(last chance til spring!)
As we say good by to the growing season, be sure to
stop by the Farmer's Market for one last look before spring. It's a great
place to pick up your Halloween pumpkins for carving (or eating!) as
well as many other seasonal favorites. The harvests in October include
mums and winter flowers, small shrubs and trees, apples, pumpkins, gourds,
beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cranberries, chard,
garlic, herbs, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, parsnips, peppers, potatoes,
radishes, spinach, winter squash.
Haunted Attraction: "Pigman's Lair" - last
weekend!
This scary and fun haunted attraction will be held
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October. At "Pigman's Lair" you'll
meet lots of creepy characters, manimals, clowns, and more in this truly
terrifying experience! Also features a smaller, toned-down "Piglet's
Lair" show for young kids. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. Held
at the Chelsea Fairgrounds from dusk until 11 p.m. on 10/5-10/7, 10/12-10/14,
10/19-10/21 and 10/26-10/28. Saturday 10/28 is family and kids day, where
the show will be open for a daylight viewing and a "behind-the-scenes" tour. Visit www.pigmanslair.com for
more details.
Animanga Club - 10/27
Teens are invited to join techno-hostess Edith Burney
for anime screening, manga swap, and more. We've got the pocky and other
Japanese treats, but feel free to BYOA (bring your own anime!) Held at
the Chelsea District Library from 3:30 til 5:30. Call (734) 475-8732
for more information.
Friday Night Nature Series: Bats - 10/27
The Waterloo Natural History Association
presents bats this month with interesting facts, a nature activity and
video. Held at 7 p.m. at at the Eddy Discovery Center. Call (734) 475-3170
for more information.
Halloween Party at Cranesbill Books- 10/28
Cranesbill Books will hold their Halloween Party for
kids at 10 a.m. Features include a costume contest, goodies and surprise
entertainment.
Call (734) 433-2665 for more information.
Chelsea Cemetery Ghost Hunt - 10/28
Those who attended the GHOSM presentation at the library
on 9/28 are invited to join GHOSM (Ghost Hunters of Southern Michigan)
on a search for local ghostly activities at Chelsea's Oak Grove Cemetery.
Plan to meet at the cemetery’s stone gates, located on Madison
Street, at the end of W. Middle Street no later than 8 p.m. Advance registration
is required.
Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or
call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
Disasters Happen: How to Prepare Yourself and Your
Family - 10/28
Even if you think you're not in a disaster-prone area,
many emergency situations like wind storms, blizzards, tornadoes, overturned
tankers or power outages, can strike quickly and with little or no warning
and affect your home, work or school. This class will give you the information
you need to prepare to keep your family safe. Presented by Jeff Cowall
and Diana Hunt, Chelsea residents, licensed amateur radio operators,
with extensive knowledge and training in emergency management and disaster
preparedness. Held from 2-3 p.m. at the Chelsea District Library.
Halloween Trick or Treating - 10/31
Trick or treating in Chelsea will take place on Halloween
from 4 til 6:00 p.m. Afterwards, the Chelsea Kiwanis provide a party
for children in the parking lot behind the Common Grill.
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