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, three Boy Scout troops, and two Venture crews meet at Chelsea schools, churches, and clubs. 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 in weekly antiwar demonstrations, Sun. noon–1 p.m., Chelsea post office, 200 S. Main. gourlays@engin.umich.edu, www.canopas.org

Chelsea Athletic Boosters

Volunteers raise funds to promote and support student athletics. cfspls@provide.net

Chelsea Community Fair

Volunteers meet third Thurs. 8 p.m. at Chelsea Fairgrounds (service center on Manchester Rd.) to organize the fair and related activities. info@chelseafair.org, www.chelseafair.org

Chelsea Community Hospital Volunteers

Provides service to hospital departments and coordinates volunteer program.

Friends of McKune Memorial Library

Supports the library through various fund-raisers, including used-book sales. Membership fee $25. Meets first Wed. 4:30 p.m. chelseafriends@charter.net, www.chelsea.lib.mi.us/friends.htm

Girl Scouts—Huron Valley Council

Organizes activities, fund-raisers, outings, and troop meetings for girls ages 5–17. council@gshvc.org, www.gshvc.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. Annual dues $35. Meets first Wed. 8 p.m.

Lions Club

Serves people with vision and hearing impairments and other disabilities. Quarterly dues $40, plus meals. Meets first & third 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. Membership open; annual dues $15. Meets second Tues. 7 p.m.; locations vary. Guests welcome.

Mothers of Preschoolers

Christian-centered group provides support and resources for all mothers of preschool-age children. Meetings include breakfast and a creative activity for kids. Meets Sept.–May, second & fourth Fri. 9–11 a.m., Chelsea United Methodist Church, 128 Park. Annual dues $80 (includes six issues of MOMsense Magazine). www.chelseaumc.org/mops

One World One Family

Dedicated to increasing awareness of and respect for cultural diversity. Works to help make Chelsea more welcoming to people of various ethnic, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. jladio21@comcast.net, www.owof.com

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 $160 (includes lunches at meetings). Meets Tues. 12:15 p.m., Common Grill, 112 S. Main.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4076

Takes part in community service, public observation of national holidays, and other ceremonies. Gives talks at area schools and distributes flags. Meets second Wed. 7:30 p.m.

Woman's Club of Chelsea

Supports community organizations. Meeting topics range from health to architecture. Annual dues $20. Meets Sept.–May, fourth Tues. 1 p.m., at the Pines, 325 Wilkinson.

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