American Legion Post 31

Takes part in Memorial Day parade and military funerals; sponsors Fourth of July chicken barbecue and Winter Carnival fishing derby. Annual dues $35. Meets first Thurs. 8 p.m.

Boy Scouts of America—Great Sauk Trail Council

Three Cub Scout packs, four Boy Scout troops, and two Venture crews meet at Chelsea schools, churches, and clubs. join@gstcbsa.org, www.gstcbsa.org

Chelsea Area Network of Peace Activists and Supporters

Committed to nonviolent resolution of conflict. Meets to share news, discuss plans, and present readings. See website for meeting time and location. john@weathervanefarm.net, www.canopas.org

Chelsea Athletic Boosters

Volunteers raise funds to promote and support student athletics. Meets 3rd Wed. 7 p.m. at Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freer. wwelton@gmail.chelsea.k12.mi.us

Chelsea Community Fair

Volunteers help to organize the fair and related activities at the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Fair dates: Aug. 24-28, 2010. info@chelseafair.org, www.chelseafair.org

Chelsea Community Hospital Volunteers

Provides service to hospital departments and coordinates volunteer program. ryonkoski@cch.org

Friends of Chelsea District Library

Supports the library through several fund-raisers, including monthly used-book sales. Membership fee $10-25. Meets 1st Wed. 5:30 p.m. fmml.cdl@gmail.com, www.chelsea.lib.mi.us/friends.htm

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Six program levels for girls ages 5-18. Activities include camping, leadership exploration, and service projects. Call to volunteer, join, or start a troop. gshom@gshom.org, www.gshom.org.

Kiwanis

Meets Mon. 6:15 p.m., Chelsea Community Hospital cafeteria. chelseakiwanis@sbcglobal.net

Knights of Columbus

Men’s Catholic fraternal and service organization supports the community and church through fundraisers, volunteering, meal preparation, and more. Dues $35. Meets 1st Wed. 8 p.m.

Lions Club

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, www.geocities.com/lionsofchelsea

Masonic Temple

Supports the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Shriners Hospital, and other charities. olivelodge156@yahoo.com

Modern Mothers Study Club

Women’s social and service organization that provides scholarships and grants; donates to local charities. Dues $15. Meets Sept.-May 2nd Tues. 7 p.m.; locations vary. Guests welcome.

Mothers of Preschoolers

Christian-centered group provides support and resources for all mothers with children birth through 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 $80 (includes six issues of MOMsense Magazine). saraandderek@comcast.net, www.chelseaumc.org/mops

One World One Family

Dedicated to increasing respect for cultural diversity and making Chelsea more welcoming to people of various ethnic, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. Usually meets 4th Wed. 7 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 14600 E. Old US-12. jladio21@comcast.net, www.owof.org

Prayerful Hands

Group knits, crochets, sews, and makes quilts for those in need and for mission or medical trips. Meets second & fourth Sat. 10 a.m.-noon. Call for location.

Rotary Club

Service group primarily interested in youth and education. Quarterly dues $168 (includes lunches at meetings). Meets Tues. 12:15 p.m., Common Grill, 112 S. Main. www.rotary6380.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4076

Takes part in community service, public observation of national holidays, and other ceremonies. Donates to various 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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