Sounds & Sights Festival Chalk Art Plus More Tips for the Week Ahead

It's Monday, and that means we've put together this list of things going on in Chelsea to help make your week a little brighter, easier and more fun. For a full list of things to do this week, look at the Patch calendar of events.

1. Have you heard

• Sounds & Sights Festival community chalk art event

Renowned Ann Arbor artist David Zinn, who is known for his chalk art has signed on with Sounds & Sights, according to the Chelsea Standard. Professional artists interested in designing a featured 7 foot x 7 foot space and teaching techniques must complete an application by May 31.

2. For your information

• November 5th City Council Election Information

City Council Seats Available for the November 5th Election include: Three (3) Seats are four (4) year Council Terms, Two (2) seats are to finish out the remaining two (2) years of vacated Council Terms abd One (1) Mayoral Seat for a four (4) year term. Please note Affidavit of Identities and petitions are due to the City Office by August 1 by 4pm.

3. In case you missed it

• Project to Reopen Mill Lake Campgrounds Wins Pure Michigan Competition

Mill Lake Camp in Chelsea wins number one spot in Pure Michigan competition.

4. Volunteers needed

• Teen volunteers needed at Chelsea Library

Chelsea District Library needs after school helpers right away to prepare crafts and other items for Summer Reading. Come to the library after school and ask for Edith for further details.

5. On the calendar

• Women's Self Defense

This class is based on Commando Krav Maga (CKM), which is a reality-based self defense system that teaches the tactics and techniques needed to survive violent or aggressive encounters. (Read more here.)