May 03, 2026

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Clara’s Dream: A Sensory-Friendly Adaptation of The Nutcracker

Clara’s Dream: A Sensory-Friendly Adaptation of The Nutcracker

Ballet Chelsea has announced its upcoming performance of Clara’s Dream, a charming, hour-long adaptation of the beloved classic The Nutcracker. This enchanting show is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2 PM in the Chelsea High School Auditorium, located at 740 Freer Road, Chelsea, MI 48118. Ticket Information: Tickets are priced at $8.00 plus ...

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Chelsea Community Foundation Hosts “From Idea to Impact,” A Workshop for Local Nonprofits

Chelsea Community Foundation Hosts “From Idea to Impact,” A Workshop for Local Nonprofits

The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) invites local nonprofit leaders, staff, and community members to attend From Idea to Impact: Navigating the Grantmaking Journey on Tuesday, October 28, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. This in-person workshop offers a valuable opportunity to learn more about the 2026 CCF Grant Program, ...

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100 Women Who Care Select Grant Recipient

100 Women Who Care Select Grant Recipient

100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area met at the Chelsea Depot Oct. 7 to hear from three local nonprofit organizations. After the vote, It Only Takes 5 received the Impact Award of $12,700. It Only Takes 5 is a small charity founded in Chelsea that encourages the members (currently over 1000) to give five dollars ...

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HWPI receives $1M for the B2B Trail in FY2026 State Budget

HWPI receives $1M for the B2B Trail in FY2026 State Budget

On Oct. 3, after a week of long negotiations, Michigan lawmakers passed a $81B State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which began on Oct. 1. Among other funding for local projects and infrastructure, the nonprofit organization the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) received a $1,000,000 appropriation in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) ...

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St. Louis Center Announces 38th Annual Fall Dinner Auction

St. Louis Center Announces 38th Annual Fall Dinner Auction

The St. Louis Center is preparing for one of its most anticipated traditions, the 38th Annual Fall Dinner Auction, taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Chelsea. The evening supports the St. Louis Center’s mission of caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Guests will enjoy an ...

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Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction

Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction

Claire Wilcox, University of New Mexico Photo: Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. Credit: Motortion | iStockphotos People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be ...

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Many Older Adults Show Signs of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction

Many Older Adults Show Signs of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction

Author| Kara Gavin for Michigan Medicine Adults age 50 to 80 who meet criteria for an addiction to ultra-processed foods are far more likely to report being overweight, or be in fair or poor mental or physical health They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – ...

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Upcoming Coffee Hour with Mayor and City Manager

Upcoming Coffee Hour with Mayor and City Manager

Mayor Brian Marl will host a coffee hour Friday, Oct. 17 with City Manager Dan Swallow. “As is my custom, I will provide a City update, discuss several timely issues, including, our proposed town square, Curtiss Mansion and our ongoing investment in City infrastructure,” said Mayor Marl. “Further, I’m delighted that our new City Manager, ...

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Eastern Michigan University Celebrates First Graduates of College in Prison Program

Eastern Michigan University Celebrates First Graduates of College in Prison Program

Eastern Michigan University celebrated a groundbreaking milestone: the graduation of the first cohort from its College in Prison program at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility—the only women’s prison in Michigan. EMU is the first public institution to establish a bachelor’s program for incarcerated women, where 12 students were awarded Bachelor of General Studies degrees, each graduating ...

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Chelsea Senior Center Hosts Listening Session on State Plan on Aging

Chelsea Senior Center Hosts Listening Session on State Plan on Aging

Input from Michigan’s Older Adults is Critical to the Development Michigan’s Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS) Bureau is developing Michigan’s State Plan on Aging and wants your feedback on what it’s like to be an older adult living in Michigan. The voices of Michigan’s older adults are essential to inform the goals and objectives ...

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