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American Legion Post 31
1700 Ridge [
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(734) 475-1964
Takes part in Memorial Day parade and military funerals; sponsors Fourth of July chicken barbecue and Winter Carnival fishing derby. Annual dues $35. Meets 1st Thurs. 7 p.m.
Chelsea Athletic Boosters
P.O. Box 428, Chelsea 48118
Jim Zynda, (734) 846-3612
Volunteers raise funds to promote and support student athletics. Meets 3rd Wed. 7 p.m. at Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freer.
Chelsea Community Fair
P.O. Box 248, Chelsea 48118
(734) 475-1270
Volunteers help to organize the fair and related activities at the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Fair dates: Aug. 23-27, 2011. info@chelseafair.org, chelseafair.org
Chelsea Community Hospital Volunteers
775 S. Main (Chelsea Community Hospital) [
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Ron Yonkoski, (734) 475-4033. Volunteer office: (734) 475-3913
Provides service to hospital departments and coordinates volunteer program. ryonkoski@cch.org
Friends of Chelsea District Library
221 S. Main [
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(734) 475-8732
Supports the library through several fund-raisers, including monthly used-book sales. Membership fee $10+. Meets 1st Sat. 10:15 a.m. chelsea.lib.mi.us/friends.htm
Kiwanis
P.O. Box 61, Chelsea 48118
Meets Mon. 6:15 p.m., Chelsea Community Hospital cafeteria. chelseakiwanis@sbcglobal.net, kiwanisclubofchelsea.org
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 Old US-12
Lal Letizio, (734) 475-7561; Gregg Degraff, (734) 433-9626
Men’s Catholic fraternal and service organization supports the community and church through fund-raisers, volunteering, meal preparation, and more. Dues $35. Meets 1st Wed. 7:30 p.m.
Lions Club
P.O. Box 121, Chelsea 48118
Keith Bloomensaat, (734) 475-2734
Serves people with vision and hearing impairments and other disabilities. Quarterly dues $40 (does not include meals at meetings). Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. 6:30 p.m., Chelsea Community Hospital cafeteria. mwced1@msn.com, chelseamilions.lionwap.org
Masonic Temple
113 W. Middle [
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(734) 475-8920
Supports the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Shriners Hospital, and other charities. olivelodge156@yahoo.com
Modern Mothers Study Club
Patty Koch, (734) 475-0373
Women’s social and service organization that provides scholarships and grants and donates to local charities. Dues $15. Meets Sept.-May 2nd Tues. 7 p.m.; locations vary. Guests welcome.
Mothers of Preschoolers
(734) 475-8119
Christian-centered group provides support and resources for all mothers with children birth-kindergarten. Meetings include breakfast, speakers, discussion, a creative activity, and free child care. Meets Sept.-May, every other Fri. 9-11 a.m., Chelsea United Methodist Church, 128 Park. Dues $84 (includes 6 issues of MOMsense magazine & welcome kit). Scholarships available. info@chelseamops.org, chelseamops.org
One World One Family
Joanne Ladio, (734) 475-7612
Dedicated to increasing respect for cultural diversity and making Chelsea more welcoming to people of various ethnic, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. Meeting times and locations vary. jladio21@comcast.net, owof.org
Prayerful Hands
Karen Riske, (734) 475-1295
Group knits, crochets, sews, and makes quilts for those in need and for mission or medical trips. Uses donated materials. Meets 2nd & 4th Sat. 10 a.m.-noon. Call for location. No dues.
Rotary Club
P.O. Box 426, Chelsea 48118
Paul Schissler, (734) 355-7198
Service group primarily interested in local and international projects. Quarterly dues $168 (includes lunch). Meets Tues. 12:15 p.m., Common Grill, 112 S. Main. rotary6380.org
SRSLY
775 S. Main [
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Reiley Curran, (734) 475-4078
Coalition of local volunteers combats youth alcohol and drug abuse. Meets 1st Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main. No dues; open to all. See website for events schedule. srslychelsea.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4076
105 N. Main [
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(734) 475-9624
Takes part in community service, public observation of national holidays, and other ceremonies. Donates to local organizations. Sponsors Voice of Democracy (grades 9-12) and Youth Essay (grades 7 & 8) writing and speech contests. Meets 2nd Wed. 7:30 p.m.
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