May 14, 2025

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“Play It Forward” Kaleidoscope Concert Fundraiser

Community News  Silver Maples of Chelsea and The Chelsea Senior Center are thrilled to announce the upcoming “Play It Forward” Kaleidoscope Concert Fundraiser, featuring the renowned vocal group THREE MEN and a TENOR. Known for their outstanding pop vocal music, quick-witted humor, and overall likeability, THREE MEN and a TENOR promises an unforgettable musical experience ...

It is Time to Vote

Do you have questions about elections, candidates, proposals, voter information, or early voting? The League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County has you covered. First, for comprehensive voter information about all facets of elections, please see the Washtenaw County Information for Voters website, as well as the Michigan Secretary of State website at these links:https://www.washtenaw.org/2753/Information-for-Voters, ...

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Chelsea Hospital Auxiliary: Enhancing Care through Volunteerism

Photo: Duane Newland, a long-time volunteer. Photo by C Nelson-Nesvig. By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Michigan, the Chelsea Hospital Auxiliary offers community support and volunteerism, enriching the lives of patients, families, and staff at Chelsea Hospital. With a mission to improve the patient’s experience and bolster hospital resources, years ago the ...

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Dan Cooney and Friends: One Night Only Concert at The Encore 

Community News  On August 9, 2024, at 7 PM, The Encore Musical Theatre Company will host a not-to-be-missed summer concert. Featuring a great mix of music, including original songs, Broadway hits, and some fun surprises, the concert will be headlined by The Encore’s own Broadway star, Dan Cooney. He will be joined by Grammy Award-winner ...

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Sensory Fun in Chelsea Senior Center’s Intergenerational Garden 

Community News  Under the shade of the big Twin Oak alongside Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), young campers from Camp Gabika engaged with senior members for a fun, sensory garden experience. This interactive play between generations is at the very core of CSC’s focus on intergenerational connections.  Lindsay Smith, CSC’s Intergenerational Program Counselor, created the sensory ...

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Washtenaw County’s Three Not-For-Profit Hospitals Team Up to help Community Needs

Community News Following completion of a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the Unified Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Team Engagement (UNITE) group, made up of University of Michigan Health, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, and Chelsea Hospital, will invest their community benefit resources to address the most significant health concerns identified in Washtenaw County communities ...

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Carolyn Beal’s Century of Memories

Saline Resident Carolyn Kalmbach Beal reflects on 100 years of life and change Photo: Carolyn Kalmbach Beal with her 104 birthday cards. Photo by Sue Kelch. By Sue Kelch If you are reading this, chances are you don’t remember what happened in 1924. The first Winter Olympics were held in France, and IBM was founded. ...

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Guardians of North Lake: A Community’s Dedication to Preservation

How the North Lake Protection Association has been combating invasive species and maintaining water quality for decades Photo: NLPA member, Charlie Taylor, with data collecting gear at North Lake. Photo by Melissa Marcum By Melissa Marcum A group of North Lake residents have been working together for years to keep their lake beautiful and eliminate ...

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Grasslands protected by the Webster Twp land preservation

Webster Township Completes Land Preservation Project 

Community News  The Webster Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Peter Heydon Trust.  The property is just over 29 acres in size with frontage on the south side of Joy Rd. west of Jennings Rd. It features prime and locally important agricultural soils including 19 ...

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Sign that says “Welcome to the Memorial Golf Outing” in addition to “Celebrating 50 Years!”

St. Louis Center 2024 Memorial Golf Outing 

Community News  St. Louis Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Memorial Golf Outing will be honoring George Merkel for his proud support of our community. Among many other contributions, George helped provide produce for the residents especially during the days of St. Louis School.  George was tireless in giving his time to the ...

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Rebuild TimberTown: Volunteers Needed for August Community Project

Sign Up Today to Help Reimagine TimberTown from August 6-11, 2024 Community News After two years of planning, it’s crunch time. Go time. TimberTown will be rebuilt from Aug. 6 through 11, 2024. Over 400 volunteers are still needed to make this community project a reality. “We know a lot of people needed to wait ...

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Farm to Table 9th Annual Fabulous Feast

Community News   What came first … the chicken or the egg? To find out, please join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, August 18 at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are now on sale. This is a ...

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EMU Aims to Help Opioid Crisis with Narcan Training Events for Students, Faculty, and Staff 

By Brittany Mobley  Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are ...

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Huron River Drive B2B Update

Community News Photo: Pictured is the construction of the boardwalk that will connect the pedestrian bridge to the asphalt pathway on the Border-to-Border Trail along Huron River Dr between Zeeb Rd and Delhi Metropark in Scio Township. Photo courtesy of WCRC Construction is moving along on the Border-to-Border Trail along Huron River Dr between Zeeb Rd and Delhi ...