June 07, 2025

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Serendipity Book Hosts ‘Book Brigade’ to Celebrate Relocation

Serendipity Books is relocating from Middle Street to Main Street and inviting the community to join in the fun with a human chain, or ‘book brigade’ as part of the move on Sunday afternoon, April 13. Saturday, April 12th will be the last day Serendipity Books is open for business on Middle Street before moving ...

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Ballet Chelsea Summer Registration is Open for All Ages

Ballet Chelsea offers students of all ages and levels a complete dance education in its state-of-the-art facility. The nationally recognized studio has designed a varied and exciting curriculum in a nurturing and caring environment. Ballet Chelsea offers 10+ years of Summer Dance Intensives that include “We have talented, engaged, well-rounded instructors whose love for dance ...

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WISD Students Learn Life Skills at Chelsea Senior Center

When Jasen King, a teacher for Washington Intermediate School District’s Young Adult Program (WISD), reached out Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) to inquire about work training for his students, CSC jumped at the opportunity. Every Tuesday, two WISD students practice job skills at Chelsea Senior Center, including wiping surfaces clean and vacuuming. This immersive training develops ...

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EMU First in Michigan to Provide Incarcerated Students with Platform to Present Research Projects

Eastern Michigan University is making history as the first university in Michigan to provide incarcerated students with a platform to present research projects at the university’s 45th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 28, inside EMU’s Student Center, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The event will feature a range of ...

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Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12

The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events Saturday, April 12. In-person activities include hands-on ...

Former School Board Member Dick Lundy Backs Millage Proposal for Dexter Schools’ Future

As Dexter voters prepare for the May 6th school bond proposal, former school board member Dick Lundy highlights the plan’s role in maintaining, enhancing, and reimagining district facilities without raising taxes. Photo: Aerial view of Dexter Community Schools campus. Photo courtesy of DCS By Dick Lundy EDITOR’S NOTE: Dick Lundy served on the Dexter Community ...

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The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents a Tribute to Elton John

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is set to bring audiences a high-energy, electrifying tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons—Elton John. Running for four performances only, from March 27 through March 29 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on March 30 at 2:00 PM, this dazzling concert event will celebrate the timeless hits of ...

City of Saline Seeking Responses to City Manager Search Survey

Community News To better understand the community’s needs, the City of Saline is asking for citizen response to a brief survey regarding the City’s search for a permanent City Manager. “This survey will assist City Council, our consultant and hiring committee pinpoint specific characteristics and attributes we’d like our future City Manager to possess,” said ...

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Chelsea Education Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) is now accepting scholarship applications through April 4, 2025. CEF offers 17 scholarships available to Chelsea High School graduating seniors and current college students living within the Chelsea School District. In 2024, CEF awarded over $40,300 in scholarships. Since 2001, more than 1,055 students have received scholarships from CEF to ...

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Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Hosts Conservation Fundraiser

Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited (AATU) will be hosting a conservation fundraiser April 9 at the Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen (2319 Bishop Circle, Dexter, MI) from 5:30-9pm. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to Conserve, Protect and Restore Michigan’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds, as well as Huron River and its main tributary, Mill Creek.  Guided ...

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Chelsea State Bank Announces 2025 Woman of CSB Award

Chelsea State Bank presented the fourth annual Woman of CSB Award to Sue Jacobs, for her longstanding dedication to Chelsea State Bank and for her exemplary philanthropic efforts in the Chelsea Community. “It is with great excitement that we are recognizing Sue Jacobs as the recipient of the 2025 Woman of CSB Award,” said Joanne Rau, ...

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Chelsea Gets Ready for Annual Sounds & Sights Event

The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work planning for the summer’s best free community event, Sounds & Sights! For the first time ever, all areas of Sounds & Sights, including the Social Commons during the Festival weekend, are now FREE! Live auditions were recently held for Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights ...

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Rank MI Vote Hosts Chelsea Town Hall on Ranked Choice Voting

On Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Rank MI Vote will host a town hall event in Chelsea to educate the public on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its potential to improve Michigan elections. As America faces increasing political division, many voters feel their voices are unheard. This event will present the problems with ...

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Dexter Community Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone

The Dexter Community Fund (DCF) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in its permanent endowment. Established in 2014 by Dexter residents, DCF was created to address local needs and enhance the quality of life in the community. “We have spent the last two years focusing on expanding our message and our impact. Ten ...

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History Hounds: Chelsea Senior Center Seeks Early History  

Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years this spring. The activity-driven organization has blossomed from its humble beginnings into a weekday haven for socializing, support, education, movement, services, the arts, volunteering and a whole lot of fun for more than 1,300 seniors in the area.   Sixty years ago, seniors first started gathering at the Korner ...