annarbor: Ann Arbor Area Holiday Memories
- 12/27/08 03:31 PM
Chelsea, Michigan, enjoys much sophistication due to the cosmopolitinism of nearby Ann Arbor, yet the city maintains the intimacy of a small town. Chelsea's Home Town Holidays is a prime example of its small town atmosphere with a bit of sophistication.
This year was the 21st annual celebration. Most of the local merchants work with the city's non-profits to produce events and decorations throughout town. For example, The Garden Mill donated hundreds of votive candles which the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts placed in recycled, plastic milk bottles to make luminaries. They lined both sides of Main Street for … (2 comments)
annarbor: Hurry before it’s gone! (LOCALISM FEATURED)
- 11/23/08 05:53 PM
Several excellent cider mills operate within the county of Washtenaw in Michigan, which itself is renowned for its many cider mills. One of them was named as one of the top ten cider mills in the country by Fine Living Magazine. This mill, the centerpiece of Alber's Orchards and Cider Mill, was established by John Alber in 1890 and owned by the Alber family until Mike and Therese Bossary (from Ann Arbor) purchased the orchards and mill. The Bossarys upgraded the operation to meet modern sanitary requirements, but the original mill still does the work of pressing apples. Saturdays and Sundays, … (27 comments)
annarbor: Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors Election
- 11/11/08 07:05 AM
OK, Here goes... my 1st blog. The Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors recently held elections. The purpose was to elect 2 individuals for 3 year terms. The ballroom was packed with an overflow crowd. There was hushed silence as the many candidates spoke. Although the field was competitive 2 stood out from the crowd with their vision for the Board members in these trying times. There was a lot of excitement in the room as the results were finally announced amid cheers & raucous applause. Keller Williams had made a clean sweep. The Team Leader, Chet Hill stood up and announced … (31 comments)
Chelsea, Michigan, enjoys much sophistication due to the cosmopolitinism of nearby Ann Arbor, yet the city maintains the intimacy of a small town. Chelsea's Home Town Holidays is a prime example of its small town atmosphere with a bit of sophistication. 
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