Track Team to host Annual Cornhole Tournament
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Saturday, May 4, the Manchester Track and Field Team will be hosting another fundraiser! This time it will be with the help of River Raisin Distillery as they will be doing their annual cornhole tournament. The event will start at noon, but registration […]
Manchester gathering for National Day of Prayer
submitted by Rev. Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church Since 1952, the first Thursday in May has been designated the National Day of Prayer. The Manchester Area Ministerial Association welcomes you to gather at the gazebo in Wurster Park at noon on Thursday, May 2, for a time of prayer. In the spirit of this […]
Flying Dutchmen take 2nd at Coed Royal Invitational and dominate East Jackson in home dual!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach On Saturday, the Track and Field team took home the second-place trophy in the Coed Royal Invitational at Blissfield in cold and windy conditions! Grant Johnson was named “King of the Meet” for his first-place finishes in the long jump and 300m hurdles, […]
Around the World with Math and Science Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Teacher, Klager Elementary School On Friday, April 26, Klager hosted Around the World with Math and Science Night. Thanks to a passionate team of Klager and high school volunteers, families were treated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning all around the world in the Klager cafeteria. Children learned about […]
Workday planned for new trails!
by Sara Swanson Work on the new trails spearheaded by the High School Mountain Bike Team and supporters is underway. This Sunday, May 5 at 1pm there will be a public work day to clean up trash in the empty lot east of Klager Elementary School, next to the Community Gardens. You can access the […]
Help pull garlic mustard at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve at Iron Creek? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Join us on Thursday, May 9, from 3pm to 5pm for an Iron Creek Preserve workday to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers will be hand […]
Get trained to become a wildflower ranger and eat the weeds!
by Sara Swanson Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through hands-on, service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants right here in Manchester on Wednesday, May 22, from 1pm to 4pm, in the Leonard Preserve. Learn the basics of spring edible weeds. Attend a training session, then […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — May 2024
The May 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: May 2024 Trump
Mother’s Day Tea Party at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Celebrate all women and mothers at this special Mother’s Day Tea Party centered around intentionality. On Thursday, May 9, at 6pm, meet in the upstairs lounge at Manchester District Library (MDL) to create your very own blend from a selection of individual herbs for yourself or as a […]
Library hosting two Paint Parties To Go events
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, May 8. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins […]
