(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre for the information in this story.)
On Saturday, Dec. 3 holiday festivities continue with various events planned in Chelsea’s shops. Look for holiday bargains, unique treasures and giveaways in the community calendar at www.chelseamich.com.
From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., you are invited to bring the children to Breakfast with Santa at Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center, sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union. Children enjoy a free pancake breakfast and a chance to sit with Santa.
The Pam Radcliffe Gingerbread House Workshop holds two sessions on Saturday this year, 11 a.m. to noon, and noon to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 121 East Middle Street. Families work together to decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays. Only 100 houses are available, and must be reserved by calling the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at (734) 475-1145. Sponsored by Bill Ballagh, State Farm Insurance Agent.
Returning this year, the Chelsea Area Historical Society invites visitors to join a docent-led walking tour of several historic starting at their new museum located at 128 Jackson St. Tour tickets are $20 per person/$17 for museum members, and are available in advance at the museum or The Garden Mill. Proceeds benefit Chelsea Area Historical Society.
The Chelsea First United Methodist Church hosts the Material Girls Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 4 years through 6th grade can shop for the holiday from thousands of affordable items priced one to five dollars. Limited appointments are available and children must register in advance at www.chelseafestivals.com.
The annual All The Trimmings Holiday Show will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chelsea Fairgrounds. There will be free refreshments, free admission and free parking. Faith in Action is the show’s non-profit partner. Help sponsor a family for Christmas.
For tweens ages 10 to 17, the Chelsea District Library presents a craft workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., where registered participants can make and wrap a personalized gift. Registration is required; call (734) 475-8732 for details.
Saturday evening, the 12th Anniversary Holiday Light Parade begins at 6 p.m. with fabulous lighted floats and marching units. The parade has a new route this year, starting at Chelsea State Bank‘s south lot on the corner of US 12 and Main Street, and travels north along Main Street to Jackson Street. The parade will not cross to the north side of the railroad tracks this year.
