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Past Events in Chelsea, MichiganApril 20076th Annual Lenten Fish Fry - Fridays, thru 4/6 Join the Chelsea Knights of Columbus of St. Mary Church for their annual fish fry (and salad bar) on Fridays during Lent. Held at the church from 5 til 8 p.m. Eat in or take out is available. Good Friday's Fish Fry on 4/6 will be an all-you-can-eat charity event. Call (734) 475-8182 for take out orders or for more information. Early Registration for Camp Cabogi - now thru 4/13 Chelsea Recreation is offering a new camp this summer for kids in grades K-6. The camp brings children together in safe, healthy camp environment where they will be given the opportunity to develop artistically, athletically and socially. Begins June 11 and runs 12 weeks from 9 til 4, with aftercare also available. For more information visit the Camp Cabogi page on the Chelsea Recreation website or call (734) 475-1112. Spring Knap-In: Michigan Flintknappers- 4/1 Artisans will be demonstrating the ancient art of chipping razor sharp tooks from stone. Members of the Great Lakes Primitives demonstrate stone age technologies for things such as starting a fire or making cordage from plant materials. Also, the Michigan Atlatl Association holds its "April Fool's Paleo Thing Spring Fling" at noon. Held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Chelsea Rod & Gun Club. For more information please call (810) 231-2314 Chelsea School District spring break - 4/2 thru 4/9 Enjoy your week off from school! Spring Break Mini-Camp at CCA - 4/3 thru 4/5 A mini-vacation during Spring Break at the Chelsea Center for the Arts, offering something for everyone! Make paper and crafts including molded paper and sculptures, cards, books and cool embellished paper all with simple, recycled materials. Come one, two or all three days and bring your kids to this fun day of art! Kids who want to come without their families must be 6 years and older. Special activities with art, visual and performing are planned for kids 7 and older, from 9 til 3:30. Kids should bring their outdoor clothes and a lunch. Visit the Chelsea Center for the Arts website or call (734) 433-2787 for more information. Spring Break Film Festival for Kids - 4/2 thru 4/5 All week long, McKune library will be hosting a drop-in movie for children. Each day a different movie will be shown in the KidSpot area from 1 - 3:30 pm. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information.
All kids are invited to search for more than 3,000 hidden eggs. Arrive a few minutes early to get pictures taken with the Easter Bunny at 9:45 am. Egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Chelsea Kiwanis and held at the Chelsea Retirement Center 805 W. Middle St. (west of Main). For more information call (734) 475-9701 Artist Talk with John Himmelfarb - 4/7 Join artist John Himmelfarb for "Artist Talk", where he will discuss the bodies of work featured in the current exhibition at the River Gallery. Held at 4 p.m. at the gallery, with refreshments to follow. Visit the River Gallery website for more information. Shooting Nature Photography: McKune Library - 4/11 Professional photographer Julia Gordon discusses digital and film camera techniques. Held at 7 pm in the McKune Room. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Historic Buildings Interest Group - 4/12 Monthly sessions are held the second Thursday of each month featuring a guest speaker and a Q&A session with members regarding historic homes and buildings in the Chelsea area. Hosted by the library and Preservation Chelsea. Tonight's Guest is State Archivist Mark Harvey: "The Genealogy of a House" No registration required. Held from 7 til 8:30 p.m. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Michael Markus Spring Tour - 4/12 Fantastic djembe and dance teacher Michael Markus (of Magbana NYC) joins the Tree of Life for his only stop in Michigan. A celebrated teacher, and accomplished artist, Michael’s style is known far and wide as excellent, accessible, and down-to Earth. For more information, visit the www.likewaterdrumworks.com or call (734) 475-3158. Barefoot Boogie - 4/13 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.Visit the Tree of Life Studio website or call (734) 433-0697 for more information. Hope Clinic - 4/14 The Hope Clinic provides health care and screenings for people with no insurance. Held from 9 a.m. - noon at Faith In Action. Call (734) 475-3305 for more information. Used Book Sale at McKune Memorial Library - 4/14 The library's used book sale features a great selection of high quality, well organized collection of books, music and movies for all ages. Donations of used books in good condition, audio books, DVD's and CD's are being accepted during regular Library hours, in a collection bin beneath the grand staircase. Held at the McKune Meeting Room from 10 til 3. For more information, call (734) 475-2424. Spring into Gardening - 4/14 Master gardener Sharon Sohoza discusses preparing soils, starting seeds, new and old garden beds and much more. Participants plant and herb or flower seed to take home. Held at 2 p.m. at the Eddy Discovery Center. Registration required.Visit the Waterloo Natural History Association website or call (734) 475-3170 for more information. Night of the Amphibians - 4/14 Naturalists Dorothy Blanchard and Tom Hodgson discuss and display live frogs, toads, salamanders, and lead an evening nature walk to a nearby spring pond to look and listen for them. Bring a flashlight. Held from 8-9:30 pm at the Eddy Discovery Center. Registration required.Visit the Waterloo Natural History Association website or call (734) 475-3170 for more information. Sunday Brunch at Chelsea Community Hospital - 4/15 Enjoy brunch at CCH dining room, complete with wait staff, white linens, and fresh flowers. Some of the choices include prime rib, lobster bisque, tortilla mango tilapia, cranberry chicken, herbed macaroni and cheese, fruit, muffins and much more. 10:30 a.m. til 1:30 p.m. Call (734) 475-4026 for more information. Spring session begins at Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio - 4/16 Try any classes this first week for FREE! Some new classes offered are Swing, Samba, Capoeira, Teen Meditation, Rhythmic Aerobics, and Tumble and Twist for Toddlers. And of course our old faithfuls: West African for kids and adults, Bellydance, Yoga, Drumming, Fun with Theatre, and Jazz/HipHop.Visit the Tree of Life Studio website or call (734) 433-0697 for more information. Voice and Movement Class at PRTC - begins 4/16 This class uses Linklater, Laban, yoga and mask work to help actors discover and break out of physical acting habits, release negative tension and learn how to approach their work with physical and emotional openness. All skill levels welcome. Call (734) 433-7782 or visit the PRTC website to register or learn more. General Auditions for Purple Rose Theatre - 4/16 and 4/17 The Purple Rose Theatre Company will hold general auditions for roles in their 2007 / 08 season from 10 a.m. til 6 p.m. Sign up for auditions began 3/19. Actors will perform a monologue and bring a headshot and resume. Designers and scene painters may also submit portfolios. For more information visit the Purple Rose Theatre's website. Family Fun with Food Night- 4/18 Families will create a family cookbook, a family table cloth & place mats, and listen to stories about food. Each family should bring some of their favorite recipes. Held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the library. Registration required. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Books & Banter Discussion Group - 4/19 This monthly book discussion group, hosted by Michaelina Brown, is held on the third Thursday of each month. This months's book is Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. Held at McKune Memorial Library from 1:30 til 3:00. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Prom Dress Exchange and Style Night - 4/19 Boys and girls ages 14 and up and female adults invited. For all females, please bring in formal dresses to trade or donate. For girls, hair tips from Gemini and manicure tips from the Body Shop at Home. For boys, a showing of tuxes from Vogel's and Foster's. Refreshments will be provided. Held from 6-8 p.m. at the library. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Benefit Dinner for Relay for Life - 4/20 The Chelsea High School Student Council is holding a benefit dinner for American Cancer Society Relay for Life on 4/20 at 7 p.m. at Chelsea High School Commons Area. Tickets are available at the Chelsea Pharmacy or at the door for $15 and include dinner, dessert and entertainment by CHS orchestra. For additional information please call (734) 433-2201 (ext. 1213) or (734) 433-4248. Relay for Life Charity Garage Sale - 4/20 and 4/21 The Circle of Friends Relay for Life team will be hosting a charity garage sale with all proceeds go to The American Cancer Society. Held at 14280 Fairway Drive, Chelsea (off of Stofer Rd just south of N. Territorial.) from 9 til 4 on Friday and 9 til noon on Saturday. We will have baby, kid's and women's clothing. Antiques, toys and a washing machine. "Spring Fever" in downtown Chelsea - 4/21 Visit downtown Chelsea as local businesses join together to celebrate the spring season. Join them for events, activities, prizes, refreshments, demonstrations and special offers. Held from 10 til 8 at participating merchants, who will be displaying big white flowers. What's Your Energy Source? - 4/21 This program celebrates Earth Day by focusing on alternative energy sources, including home lighting, ethanol, wind power and solar energy. A number of ways to save energy will be shared. Held at 2 p.m. at the Eddy Discovery Center.Visit the Waterloo Natural History Association website or call (734) 475-3170 for more information. Friends of the Library's Annual Open House - 4/21 Friends of the Library host their annual open house and winners of the Volunteer of the Year, Friend of the Year, and bookmark contest will be announced. Delicious refreshments provided, along with entertainment by Beatles tribute band, The Yellow Submarines. Held from 10 am - 3 pm at the library, with the Award Ceremony at 1:00. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Faith in Action's Annual Benefit Banquet - 4/21 This main fundraising event of the year for Faith In Action will include music, a silent auction, dinner and presentation of the Howard S. Holmes Humanitarian of the Year Award. Held in the dining room of the Chelsea Community Hospital at 6 p.m. Call (734) 475-3305 for more information. DDR for Adults - 4/22 Are you wondering what Dance Dance Revolution is? Think it's just a kid's craze? Well think again. Come in Sunday and try it out for yourself. Held at 2 p.m. in the McKune room. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Fur, Feathers, Scales and Slime - 4/22 Potter Park Zoo staff will be hosting a hands-on introduction with live animals to demonstrate the differences among birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals. Held at 2 pm at the Eddy Discovery Center. Registration required.Visit the Waterloo Natural History Association website or call (734) 475-3170 for more information. Helping Hands Family Dinner program - 4/23 Let your child learn with other children the same age from Paula Herzog, RD. Paula will teach about nutrition, table manners, and age-appropriate kitchen helper skills in fun, relaxed environment. For more information on specific classes see the Moore Pediatrics Feature Page. Great Plate Workshop - 4/23 This class with Paula Herzog, RD is quickly becoming a classic for families at Moore Pediatrics. At the end of this class, you will know if you are sitting in front of a balanced meal, how to quickly improve the nutritional value of a meal, as well as how to foster family buy-in for a healthier lifestyle. Recipes, menus, and kitchen set-up ideas are included. 6:30-7:30 pm. For more information see the Moore Pediatrics feature page. End of Hibernation Celebration - 4/27 thru 4/29 Join us for the End of Hibernation Celebration at Portage Lake Campground. We are combining Earth Day and Arbor Day to create a weekend of tree planting, stargazing, mushroom hunting, service projects, and an owl presentation. The first 100 participants for the Saturday morning Service Project will receive a free White Pine seedling. Please call (734) 475-8307 for a schedule of events. Mom-To-Mom Sale - 4/28 A fun way to buy and sell your gently used baby items and children's clothing and toys. Tables are available to rent, admission is $1. For table reservations or questions call Colleen at (734) 433-0424. Held at the Chelsea First United Methodist Church from 9 until noon. Fairy Tea Party - 4/28 A celebration complete with lights, lace and treats awaits your little fairy's in the McKune Room at the library. The Youth Dance Theatre's fairies will dance, give tips on fairy manners and follow up with a fairy parade. Children are encouraged to wear their wings and tiaras for the festivities. Held from 10:30 am to 12:00 p.m. at the library. Registration limited. Visit the McKune Memorial Library website or call (734) 475-8732 for more information. Fairy House Workshop - 4/28
Youth Dance Theatre presents Encore! - 4/28 and 4/29 Join Youth Dance Theatre for a journey that celebrates Great American composers like George Gershwin and Benny Goodman along with innovative choreography and live music. You'll be captivated as local high school musicians join our accomplished youth dancers with an evening of music and movement. Learn more at the Youth Dance Theatre website. Musical Celebrations Series presents Kevin Meisel Band - 4/28 As part of Chelsea's Music Celebrations Series, the Kevin Meisel Band will perform at the Chelsea Depot on April 28 at 8pm. Kevin Meisel has played locally for the past 10 years in the thriving music scene in Ann Arbor, forming acoustic and electric bands with his brother Keith. As a recording artist, Kevin is currently working on his third record, Cruising for Paradise to be released later this year. Joining him are CCA instructors Alex Anest and Sam Vail as they perform root-rock and folk music in this special concert.Visit the Chelsea Center for the Arts website or call (734) 433-2787 for more information. Spring Wildflowers - 4/28 Participants will explore the natural and cultural history of wildflowers that are found along the hiking trails during an hour-long walk. Held at 2 p.m. at the Eddy Discovery Center.Visit the Waterloo Natural History Association website or call (734) 475-3170 for more information. Chelsea Band Program Mardi Grad Fundraiser - 4/28 The Chelsea Band program will hold it's annual fundraiser from 6:30-8:30 pm at Beach Middle School. For more information, please call Krys Patton at 734-475-3796 Chelsea School District Art Show - 4/20 thru 4/30 Works in a variety of media by Chelsea students in grades 1-12. Held at the Chelsea Center for the Arts Center gallery, Mon-Thurs from 9-3, Fridays from 9-12 and from 1-4 on Saturday and Sunday.Visit the Chelsea Center for the Arts website or call (734) 433-2787 for more information. Blessing of the Bikes - 4/29 This special event is a fund raiser for the St. Louis Center, and is open to those wishing to have their motorcycles blessed, as well as to the general public. The Mass takes place at 1 p.m., and a band and lunch will take place afterwards at 1:30. Held at the St. Louis Center. Visit the stlouiscenter.org website for event details and directions. Helping Hands Family Dinner program - 4/30 Let your child learn with other children the same age from Paula Herzog, R.D. Paula will teach about nutrition, table manners, and age-appropriate kitchen helper skills in fun, relaxed environment. For more information on specific classes see our Moore Pediatrics Feature Page
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by popular demand, this Fairy House Workshop with Rita Herman and Merrill
Crockett will be held at the Chelsea Center for the Arts from 10 til noon,
and from 1:30 til 3:30. Create a Fairy House to provide a wee home for the
little folk. Decorate your creation with pods, shells, and flowers, and you
are invited to bring whatever you can find like shells, rocks, colored glass,
old keys or costume jewelry for decorating the house and garden. Learn more
about registration and costs by calling the CCA at (734) 433-2787. For ages
8 and up.