Sunday, Dec. 3
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Robin Hills Holiday Extravaganza will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robin Hills Farm, located at 20390 M-52, just north of downtown Chelsea. The new on-site Nest Restaurant will be serving a farm-to-table brunch throughout the morning.
Horse drawn carriage rides will offer guided tours along the trails of the 129-acre eco-destination farm while The Marketplace will be open with holiday gifts from local producers and artisans.
Register for an on-site wreath decorating classes with Jenny Bollinger of Chelsea Village Flowers and bring home your own hand-decorated holiday wreath.
More details at www.robinhillsfarm.com.
Chelsea Chamber Players present free performances at the First United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The special holiday performance features “Jubilate Deo” by Dan Forrest, “Serenade in G Minor” by Carl Reinecke, and a Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Presented by the Chelsea Chamber Players along with students from the Chelsea High School Orchestra (Jed Fritzemeier, conductor), the Chelsea High School Choirs (Steve Hinz, conductor), the Chelsea FUMC Chancel Choir (Mark Loring, conductor), and the Detroit Renaissance High School Choirs (Patricia DeBose, conductor).
Please call Chelsea FUMC at 734-475-8119 for more information.
Along with creche displays from around the world, the Church of Latter-day Saints presents two brief musical programs on Sunday at 2 p.m. and again at 5 p.m.
The performances will feature classical and traditional Christmas music and showcase tenor Stanford Olsen, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, and currently chair of the Voice Department at the University of Michigan.
See details about the special musical programs at www.ChelseaChristmasMusic.com.
Chelsea’s Hometown Holiday also helps collect gifts for local children in need through its annual drive, Toys for Tots and Teens. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Palmer Auto Service, located at 222 S. Main St., through Dec.16. The donations are then distributed locally through Faith in Action.
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority will be collecting donations (not tax deductible) for the Mikey and Me Foster Dog Rescue. Donations can be dropped off at the fire station located at 200 W. Middle St. through Dec. 24.
For a complete schedule of events visit www.chelseamich.com.
