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Nov. 9: St. Andrews Church to host speaker Shari Minke

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Carol Jones for the information in this story.) On Saturday, Nov. 9, St. Andrew’s Church in Dexter will host Shari Minke, an inspirational speaker. Minke is an extraordinary speaker and communicator who will present … Read more

Christmas and gingerbread houses: a perfect combination

Chelsea community families have two opportunities to decorate a gingerbread house as part of the Hometown Holiday fun. There are only 100 houses available, so call the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce at 475-1145 to reserve your house today. The … Read more

Need help signing up for the new Affordable Care Act?

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Deborah Oakley for the information in this story.) This month, the Chelsea District Library will host a “qualified navigator” who can assist people with signing up for the new Affordable Care Act. Regional Lead … Read more

Dexter Township to conduct outdoor siren test at noon

Unlike other towns in the county with outdoor sirens, Dexter Township is expected to continue conducting tests of its Outdoor Warning System at noon on the first Saturday of each month through February. These tests will be conducted separate from … Read more

Shabby Chic: two years and ‘consigning’ strong

By Lisa Carolin After two years in business and more than 530 consignors, Shabby Chic owner Kris Vermilye says that keeping her shelves full of “awesome” inventory is easy. She says the hard part is keeping inventory at a manageable … Read more

Reserve your space now for Nov. 16 used tack sale

Looking for something fun to buy for a horse lover? Then head to the Washington Street Education Center on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and browse your way through the new and used tack sale that benefits the Chelsea … Read more

Annual Chelsea Light Parade accepting parade applications

The 9th Annual Chelsea Light Parade, a community favorite event during the 26th annual Hometown Holidays, is now accepting floats, walking groups, animals, and other people who would like to participate in this fun tradition. Hometown Holidays takes place Friday, … Read more

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lisa Vickers for the information in this story.) This November marks the 30th Anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, which was first declared by President Ronald Reagan. Since then, there has been substantial … Read more