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Learn about the Chelsea-Shimizu exchange program

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Deborah Oakley, Barbara Locks, and Chris Frayer for the information and photo in this story.) The Chelsea-Shimizu exchange program started in 1994. More than 200 Chelsea area families have participated in this program, with … Read more

Reminder: April 26 deadline for Shimizu fundraiser

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Allison Vanderspool for the information in this story. Please note orders must be in by 9 a.m. This information has been changed in the story.) The Sister City Association of Chelsea Michigan, Inc. is … Read more

Shimizu exchange students visit Chelsea

By Lisa Carolin Five Shimizu exchange students and their chaperone have maintained a busy pace during their visit to Chelsea that could compete with a presidential candidate. They even made time to meet up with Mayor Jason Lindauer at the … Read more

When in Chelsea …

  (Chelsea Update would like to thank Chris Frayer and Deborah Oakley for the information and photo in this story.) Students from the Chelsea-Shimizu Exchange program arrived in Chelsea and painted the rock. Chelsea families were very happy to welcome … Read more

Exchange students from Shimizu, Japan, visit Beach Middle School

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Christine Frayer and Rose Soriano for the information and photos in this story.) Seven female students and two chaperons from Shimizu visited Chelsea during the Chelsea-Shimizu exchange program for 7th and 8th grade students. … Read more