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A reminder: Sunday is the debut of the Chelsea History Fest

This is a reminder to visit the first Chelsea History Fest at Timbertown Sunday, June 23 from noon-4 p.m. The Chelsea Area Historical Society event is free, family-friendly and showcases 1860’s vintage base ball. At 12:30, there will be an exhibition … Read more

Free family fishing event at Pinckney Recreation Area

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Karin E. Rapp for the information in this story.) There’s a fun, free family event taking place every Sunday through Labor Day at the Pinckney Recreation Area, Silver Lake fishing pier, beginning at 2 … Read more

Boy Scouts hold successful food drive for Faith in Action

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bonnie Hartsuff for the information in this story.) Boy Scout Troops 476,425,413 and Pack 435 collected about 1,200 items during the combined troops’ food drive for Faith in Action recently. “In terms of money … Read more

Check out the Monitors, Chelsea’s vintage base ball club, this Sunday at Timbertown

They go by the names “Irish” and “Deke,” Stonewall,” and “Hawgcooker.” There’s “Crusher” and “Ice Box,” “Grizzly” and “Walleye,”  “Quickstep” and “Stick Boy.” Then there’s “Squirrel Bait”,  “E-Rev”, “Kid”,  “Hands”, “Gear Head”, “Moonlight”, “Lumberjack”, “Professor” and “Freight Train.” Meet some … Read more

Sounds and Sights line-up for Thursday, June 20

Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights continues its free summer concert series in downtown Chelsea on Thursday, June 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Professional artists perform at ten staged areas and feature music, comedy, family entertainment, and dance. This week, Michigan … Read more

At the Bushel Basket Market on June 19

The Bushel Basket Farmers’ Market will take place Wednesday, June 19 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. in the back of the  parking lot near the Chelsea Wellness Center. Kapnik Farms: Strawberries, asparagus, fudge and baked sweet rolls. (Blueberries coming at … Read more

Bob Pierce recent speaker at Chelsea Kiwanis Club

(Chelsea Update would like to thank John Knox for the photo and information in this story.) The Chelsea Kiwanis Club welcomed Bob Pierce, executive director of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, as the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis … Read more

Read the Sheriff’s Office second community report

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office as released its second community report. 2012 was a year, the office focused on strengthening its commitment to its mission and core values, according to a press release. By creating public safety, providing quality service … Read more

Reminder: Transition Town Chelsea potluck, talk tonight

This is a reminder about Transition Town Chelsea’s potluck tonight, Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior Center. Bob Van Bemmelen and Mark Anderson will discuss money system ideas based on Social Credit, which was developed many … Read more

They fly at night on jeweled wings

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the photos and the information in this column.) June is the month when Michigan’s giant silk moths are emerging from cocoons spun the previous summer. … Read more

Class of 2013: spotlight on Grace Sauers

(Publisher’s note: Attention parents: If you’d like to see your Chelsea High School senior spotlighted on Chelsea Update, please email me [email protected].) Senior captain Grace Sauers capped off her storied Chelsea High School Track and Field career with a fifth … Read more