May 07, 2025

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Controlled Burns Help Local Rain Gardens Thrive

Community News Controlled burns are scheduled to be performed during the spring months in rain gardens and stormwater features – as weather conditions permit. PlantWise, LLC, the contractor responsible for controlled burns for the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, notes that “Before widespread European settlement, fire was the dominant natural process sculpting our natural areas. Most ...

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award

Community News America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(D-MI). The Champion of Public Broadcasting Award is the organization’s highest honor, given annually to champions in Congress and state government for their extraordinary support of public television. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has shown unwavering leadership as a champion ...

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Girls on the Run Southeastern Michigan Launches New Curriculum

Community News Girls on the Run, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new curriculum: Hello, Mountain Mover! This evolved curriculum inspires participants to activate their I Can! Power – the confidence to believe in themselves and their ability to do hard ...

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Protecting Your Land, Preserving Our Future: Lyndon Township Event

Join Washtenaw County Parks Recreation Commission for a free event to learn about farmland and natural area preservation, connect with conservation experts, and explore opportunities for your property: Lyndon Township HallMonday, March 3, 2025 from 7PM – 8:30 PM17751 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI This event offers a unique opportunity to: Whether you’re a landowner ...

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A Tradition of Excellence: Silver Maples Secures Fourth Consecutive Choice Community Award

Silver Maples of Chelsea Retirement Neighborhood is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Choice Community Award from Holleran for the fourth consecutive survey period. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the heartfelt connections, vibrant community spirit, and unwavering dedication that define life at Silver Maples. Holleran, the premier research and ...

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Curling Fest Returns to the Arctic Coliseum

Get ready to hit the ice! Curling Fest is back at Chelsea’s Arctic Coliseum. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn the sport of curling with guidance from experienced curlers and finish their session with a friendly scrimmage. Whether you’re a seasoned curler or a complete beginner, all skill levels are ...

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Reduce Home Water Use and Protect Waterways With Rain Barrels from the Washtenaw County Conservation District

The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2025. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters, and related supplies available to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, and preventing runoff pollution, and composting ...

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Gallery 100 Presents ‘Nature’s Rhythms’: A Celebration of Landscape Art

Experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world in Nature’s Rhythms, an evocative landscape exhibition featuring the works of Ruth Hogan Krzyzowski and Michael Dority. From March 4-April 30, Gallery 100 at Silver Maples of Chelsea will host this remarkable collection. The exhibition showcases the unique artistic approaches of both painters, each capturing the ...

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Adult Leaners Institute Announces its March Classes

While sleet slithers down the window panes and your arthritis wreaks havoc on your joints, Tamara Ekhatib’s second In-Person Winter Cooking class on March 4 will help you endure what’s left of winter. Using leftovers to concoct delicious meals will not hasten spring but at least we can forget about digging out our bikinis. And ...

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MHS Productions Presents Seussical the Musical

Come join Milan High School Productions as they premier “Seussical the Musical!” Directed by Jason and Becky Berry, this musical adaptation of some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories will take you from The Jungle of Nool to Whoville and back again. The cast follows Horton and Jojo as they navigate worlds where they don’t ...