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Weekend Countdown: Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice

Chelsea unveils memorial bench and a salute to veterans this Friday.

Just one more day and we'll sighing that it's Friday. Every day we've suggested something for your planning pleasure, from the Purple Rose's Escanaba in da Moonlight, Wine, Women and Shopping, and the Saline Craft Show.

Today we present you with:

Veterans Day Celebration

  • Where: Veterans Park, at North Main and Sibley, Chelsea
  • When: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday
  • Pricing: Free
  • Why Go: Celebrate Veterans Day in Chelsea. Col. James Coolican and Mayor Jason Lindauer will be present, along with area veterans, for the dedication of a memorial bench, a salute to the fallen and patriotic songs. A ceremony will follow at noon at the Comfort Inn located at 1645 Brown Road, where veterans, family and friends will gather to share stories, enjoy refreshments and view Chelsea District Library's World War II documentary.

Be sure to return to Dexter Patch tomorrow for more weekend things-to-do.

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