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🌱 Patch AM: How Chelsea’s sack leader turned a dream season into all-state honors
Coming up: Seniors for Healthy Choices on the Chelsea Patch calendar

Hello again Chelsea! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chelsea’s sack leader turned a dream season into all-state honors
Also on today's calendar: "Christmas" Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Breezy and very cold, with a high of 19 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Frigid; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 20, low: 16.
- Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ann Arbor-area star defenders named to Divisions 3-4 all-state football team (mlive.com) — Chelsea High School defensive end Ben Van Hoek capped a standout season by earning AP second-team all-state honors in Divisions 3-4, after leading the area with 14 sacks and 18 tackles for loss. The Cornell commit helped power Chelsea to big wins, including a 42-14 victory over Fowlerville, and also collected first-team all-conference and Ann Arbor Dream Team recognition.
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📸 Around Chelsea
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea
★ Featured events ★
- Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St, Chelsea
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- "Christmas" Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm
Robin Hills Farm , 20390 M-52 , Chelsea
6:00 pm - Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
1:00 pm
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
📣 Chelsea Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Holiday Concert — DCO
Dexter High School , 2200 N Parker Rd , Dexter
4:00 pm - The Christmas Village Collection – Open House at Gordon Hall
Gordon Hall , Dexter
6:00 pm - Winter Reading Bingo Challenge
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - America’s Favorite Holiday Movie: A Look Inside It’s a Wonderful Life (Zoom Event)
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
7:00 pm - Tween Book Club
Dexter District Library , Youth Program Room (1st floor) , Dexter
4:30 pm - .Registration Toddler Small Group Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:00AM
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Registration Preschool Small Group Story Time - Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Music and Movement with Dancer's Edge
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
10:00 am - New Year’s Eve Appetizers (Zoom Event)
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
6:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Snow plow driveway -reasonable cost.
Tx in advance. We are right on Jackson road, its a farm so set back a bit, but maybe 10 min to plow &!salt. We have it shoveled but want it clean… (Nextdoor Guenther Rd)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chelsea. Apply here.
- ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Industrial Electrician in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dexter
- Dexter Council Amends Fire Authority Funding Agreement (thesuntimesnews.com)
- MHSAA boys swimming: Who's ranked where as season begins? (mlive.com)
Manchester
- Arsenal rescued by 2 own goals in dramatic win over Wolves (espn.com)
Ann Arbor
Ok Chelsea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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