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Happening soon: Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class on the Chelsea Patch calendar

Hi there, Chelsea! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Need childcare or support? See what’s coming to Chelsea District Library.
- How did Chelsea alum Megan McCalla spark SVSU’s big scoring night?
Also on today's calendar: Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chelseafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Chelseafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
- Tuesday: Rain and ice in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 33.
- Wednesday: Low clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chelsea District Library Launches Jan. 31 Event for Young Families (chelseaupdate.com) — Young families in Chelsea can explore childcare, preschool, and support services at the new Early Childhood Resource Fair on Jan. 31 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Chelsea District Library. Local preschools, social services, therapists, and county programs will be on hand to answer questions, build connections, and help parents navigate early childhood needs.
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• Cardinals' Offense Scores Season-High 91 Points in Win Over Purdue Northwest (svsucardinals.com) — A Saginaw Valley State women’s basketball win prominently featured Chelsea native Megan McCalla, a Chelsea High School alum who scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. The Cardinals’ offense exploded for a season‑high 91 points, with five players in double figures and a dominant 39–19 rebounding edge over Purdue Northwest.
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📸 Around Chelsea
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea
★ Featured events ★
- Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class
Salt Valley Arts Studio Space, 400 W Russell St, Saline, MI, 48176,
6:30 pm
Wednesday January 7
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Lunar Flow Chelsea Community Classes — Eclipse Yoga
Beach Middle School , 445 Mayer Dr , Chelsea
5:00 pm - Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
1:00 pm - That Thursday Thing - Book Bedazzling
Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
7:00 pm - Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
1:00 pm - That Thursday Thing
Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
7:00 pm - Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm
Robin Hills Farm , 20390 M-52 , Chelsea
6:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Wednesday January 21
Thursday January 22
Friday January 23
📣 Chelsea Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Paint & Pour with Cassie at the Vineyard
Wilson Estate Vineyards , 18850 Kane Rd S , Stockbridge
6:00 pm - Drop-in Preschool Winter Crafts
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
11:00 am - Treat Yourself Gentle Yoga and Restore Class
NautiMI on the River , 9260 Mcgregor Rd , Pinckney
6:00 pm - Ninja Night
Champion Gymnastics Ann Arbor , 2362 Bishop Cir E , Dexter
8:00 pm - Grass Lake Warriors vs Columbia Central Golden Eagles
Grass Lake Middle School , 1000 Grass Lake Rd , Grass Lake
7:00 pm - Third Thursday Book Group by Capital Area District Library
Stockbridge Area Senior Center , 219 W Elm St , Stockbridge
12:30 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Tuesday January 13
Thursday January 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Diverse Staffing posted a job opening for Welder in Chelsea. Apply here.
- Brio Living Services posted a job opening for Direct Care Supervisor (MA or CNA)- Per Diem in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dexter
- Dexter Girls' Hold Off Salem in Overtime (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Dexter woman collecting Christmas trees to feed to goats (kaaltv.com)
Manchester
- Why the rise of Mateus Mane offers Wolves new hope in 2026 and beyond (nytimes.com)
Ann Arbor
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-- The Patch AM Team
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