Month: May 2013
Chelsea High School Golf Team recap
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joe Ewald for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Golf Team hosted 14 teams at Reddeman farms on May 20 for the Chelsea Invitational, and Chelsea’s Gold team finished seventh with a … Read more
Rockhound Basics by Larry Bean offered on June 2
Geologist Larry Bean will present “Rockhound Basics” on Sunday, June 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. at a local quarry, but participants will meet at the Gerald E. Eddy Discover Center in Sylvan Township. Discover what you can learn about ancient Michigan … Read more
Bill Harmer explains Chelsea Rotary Club strategic plan
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Rick Taylor for the photo and information in this story.) Bill Harmer, Chelsea Rotary interim president, explains portions of the club’s new strategic plan at a recent meeting. He and current President Ginger Sissom … Read more
Chelsea City Council OK’s budget, millage and utility rates
The Chelsea City Council Tuesday night approved an about $3.866 million operating budget for 2013-14 by a 5-1 vote, which includes an additional $15,000 contribution to help fund the Chelsea-Ann Arbor Express bus route. Council Member Rod Anderson voted against … Read more
Wednesday: Chelsea Wellness Center Senior Health & Fitness Day
A reminder that the Chelsea Wellness Center will host a free Senior Health and Fitness Day for members and non-members on today, May 29 from 9:30-1 p.m. At 9:30 a.m., is Zumba and Tone. At 10:30 a.m., a 1-Mile Walk … Read more
Mark your calendar for June 7 to hear Tom Hodgson perform
You have probably been reading Tom Hodgson‘s wonderful wildlife and nature columns on Chelsea Update each Sunday, but did you know he also sings, plays the guitar, and tells stories? Mark your calendar for a special fundraising performance to benefit … Read more
Memorial Day in Chelsea filled with gratitude and remembrance
Several hundred people lined the streets downtown and followed the veterans, bands and scouts to Oak Grove Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27. Chelsea joined many thousands of communities across the country to pay tribute to … Read more
Do you recognize this truck?
Someone illegally dumped furniture and other construction materials at the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) recycling bin site on Memorial Day, and officials are looking for its owner. If you recognize this pick-up, please contact either the Chelsea Police Department … Read more
Chelsea Area Historical Society to host Chelsea History Fest
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Janet Ogle-Mater for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) will host a celebration of history on Sunday, June 23, from noon-4 p.m. at Timbertown Park in Chelsea. … Read more
Chelsea Soccer Club U12 Girls Blue Team wins Canton Cup
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kim Davis for the information in this story.) A big congratulations go to the Chelsea Soccer Club U12 Girls blue team. They won their division at the Canton Cup this weekend. The team is … Read more
Michigan Classics finish second in recent fastpitch softball tournament
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susie Hines for the information in this story.) The Michigan Classics travel fast pitch softball organization is a local Chelsea organization that has been around for a few years and recently played in a … Read more
Chelsea Boys track captures SEC crown
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Eric Swager, head boys track and field coach, for the information in this story.) “We finished off a perfect SEC season by dominating the league meet, outscoring second place Lincoln by nearly 80 points,” … Read more
At the Bushel Basket Market on May 29
The Bushel Basket Farmers’ Market will be open Wednesday, May 29 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. in the back of the parking lot across from the Chelsea Wellness Center. Here’s what the vendors expect to have on this week. Kapp … Read more