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Chamber Dates Quick Glance
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Holiday Business After Hours
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Business Leadership Awards
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Chelsea's Hometown Holiday
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December 2 - 4
The historic City of Chelsea will be decked in holiday splendor to warm the hearts of visitors and to get the community in the holiday spirit.
Friday, December 2nd
The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday with a
Tree Lighting Ceremony at the gazebo in Pierce Park. Santa makes a special appearance when he arrives in the Chelsea Area Fire Authority ladder truck.
Next, Santa heads to the Chelsea Historic Depot where he will spend the evening listening to special wishes from Chelsea's children during
Santa's Workshop. The Chelsea Children's Co-op Preschool sponsors free craft projects for the children and parents are encouraged to bring their camera.
Across from the Depot, Chelsea Farmer's Supply welcomes the community for
Christmas story-telling led by Chelsea District Library from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.
Chelsea ATA Martial Arts offers children a chance to decorate sugar cookies from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at their studio located 420 North Main St, suite 300. ATA Martial Arts instructors and students will be performing demonstrations throughout the event.
Also on Friday, stop by the Chelsea District Library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and listen to the musical group,
Common Chords.
Saturday, December 3rd
On Saturday, holiday festivities continue with various events planned in Chelsea's shops. Look for holiday bargains, unique treasures and giveaways in the community calendar at
www.chelseamich.com.
Saturday morning, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., you are invited to bring the children to
Breakfast with Santa at Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center, sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union. Children enjoy a free pancake breakfast and a chance to sit with Santa.
The
Pam Radcliffe Gingerbread House Workshop holds two sessions on Saturday this year, 11 a.m. to noon, and noon to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 121 East Middle Street. Families work together to decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays. Only 100 houses are available, and must be reserved by calling the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at (734) 475-1145. Sponsored by Bill Ballagh, State Farm Insurance Agent.
Returning this year,
Chelsea Area Historical Society invites visitors to join a docent led walking tour of several historic starting at their new museum located at 128 Jackson Street. Tour tickets are $20 per person / $17 for museum members, and are available in advance at the museum or The Garden Mill. Proceeds benefit Chelsea Area Historical Society.
The Chelsea First United Methodist Church hosts the
Material Girls Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Children ages 4 years through 6th grade can shop for the holiday from thousands of affordable items priced one to five dollars. Limited appointments are available and children must register in advance at
www.chelseafestivals.com.
Saturday evening the
12th Anniversary Holiday Light Parade begins at 6 p.m. with fabulous lighted floats and marching units. The parade has a new route this year, starting at Chelsea State Bank's south lot on the corner of US 12 and Main Street, and travels north along Main Street to Jackson Street. The parade will not cross to the north side of the railroad tracks this year.
On Sunday, December 4th,
Chelsea Chamber Players present free performances at the First United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Also, the weekend brings The Nutcracker Ballet performed by
Ballet Ch
elsea
(formerly Youth Dance Theatre) at Chelsea High on December 3rd at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and again on December 4th at 2 p.m. On Sunday, the SugarPlum Tea is a festive event that takes place at 12:30 p.m. Guests are invited to dress for the occasion, for ticket information visit
www.balletchelsea.org
Annual Toy Drive for Local Children
Hometown Holiday also helps collect gifts for local children in need through its annual toy drive, Toys for Tots and Teens. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Palmer Auto Service th
rough December 16. The donations are then distributed locally through Faith In Action.
Sunday, December 4th
On Sunday, December 4th,
Chelsea Chamber Playerspresent free performances at the First United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Also, the weekend brings The Nutcracker Ballet performed by
Ballet Chelsea (formerly Youth Dance Theatre) at Chelsea High on December 3rd at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and again on December 4th at 2 p.m. On Sunday, the SugarPlum Tea is a festive event that takes place at 12:30 p.m. Guests are invited to dress for the occasion, for ticket information visit
www.balletchelsea.org
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Chelsea Education Foundation
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The Global Marketplace
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CHELSEA GOLD
Shop Local and Support Your Schools
Beginning this weekend with the kick-off of Hometown Holidays please look for businesses displaying a gold sign saying that they support Chelsea Schools and are participating in CHELSEA GOLD.
From
December 2nd thru December 11th participating
businesses will be donating a percentage of their holiday sales to the Chelsea School District. Chelsea Gold is the brainchild if Mike Jackson of Vogel & Fosters, and is hopeful that many local businesses will participate. Look for Chelsea Gold Signs and Gold & Blue balloons for participating businesses.
Feels good to support local businesses that give back and support the local community!
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Chelsea Senior Center
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Christmas Feast Community Celebration
Friday, December 16 at noon
Location: Chelsea Senior Center
Celebrate the season with other seniors! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal served by local celebrities, friendship, and a Christmas carol sing along. This event is sponsored by the Mitchell family and the Chelsea School District. Call 475-9242 to reserve your space for this annual community gathering.
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Ballet Chelsea
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Ballet Chelsea presents:
19th annual performance of
The Nutcracker
A holiday favorite for audiences of all ages
Ballet Chelsea is pleased to present its 19th annual performance of The Nutcracker on December 3-4 & 10-11, 2016 in Chelsea. This annual production is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by Ballet Chelsea Artistic Director Wendi DuBois. Audiences young and old from Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Brighton, and all over southeastern Michigan return year after year for this family holiday favorite.
Join delighted audiences as accomplished dancers bring this classic story to life. From Christmas Eve festivities at the Stahlbaum's, complete with godfather Drosselmeier and his charming mechanical dolls, to a fierce midnight battle, and on to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets, Ballet Chelsea's dancers captivate audiences with their energy and artistry.
A special Sugar Plum Tea is offered on
Sunday, December 4 and Sunday, December 11 at 12:30pm, prior to the 2pm matinee performance of The Nutcracker. At each show, the audience can stroll the sparkling Commons during intermission for gourmet chocolates and beverages, and browse our Snow Shop.
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Chelsea District Library
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for DECEMBER Programs
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Manpower
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And as always, thanks for being part of what makes this a great place to live, work, and recreate!
Amythyst Romero
Events Coordinator & Newsletter Editor
Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
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