Lasinski to hold virtual townhall
Rep. Donna Lasinski annouced last week that she will be holding a virtual townhall on Thursday, September 10th at 7pm. It will be live streamed on Facebook, and if people do not have Facebook they can join on Zoom. Link to FB Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2349615218680178/ Link to Zoom (no registration or password required) here: https://zoom.us/j/91591485282
Michigan State University Extension offering virtual workshops for kids and adults
Michigan State University Extension Educators will be hosting an Investigating Food with Science series beginning on September 9, 2020 at 4 pm EDT. "Investigating Food with Science: The Science Behind Food Safety" an after-school program exploring how cooking is an experiment and baking is a science. Each week MSU Extension educators will explore the science […]
From Acorn Farmers' Market & Café: Corn Roast Saturday to celebrate fundraising campaign
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by board member Laura Wohlgemuth. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting this new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive has $36,988 […]
Corn roast and live entertainment to celebrate Acorn's Patronicity drive
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café As a grand finale to our Patronicity Campaign, Acorn Farmers’ Market, along with the Manchester Men’s Club and Riverfolk Music and Arts, will be hosting the traditional Manchester Farmers Market Corn Roast now at Acorn on Saturday, September 5, from noon-2 pm. Come get your FREE […]
Theis to hold virtual, in-person coffee hours
Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Aug. 24 and in-person opportunities on Friday, Aug. 28. The events are open to district residents to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. Anyone planning on attending must wear a face […]
TODAY last day for online Manchester Community Fair livestock auction
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Due to the cancellation of the Manchester Community Fair, the members of the Manchester Steer Club and the Manchester Swine Club still have worked hard on raising and training their livestock. With no live auction at the fair this year, the exhibitors still need to market and sell […]
Manchester Seniors to resume meals
submitted by Betty Cummings, MASCC, Inc. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., plans to restart its meal program on September 1, unless something changes in the regulations. Senior meals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon in the Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 324 West Main Street in […]
From Acorn Farmers' Market & Café: corn roast, free diabetes testing and cooking classes
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Laura Wohlgemuth. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive has $30,135 pledged toward […]
Evergreens and native plant sale
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, District Manager Fall is in many cases the best time to plant trees for wildlife habitat, erosion control, establishing windbreaks and screens, and reforesting open land. Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is offering conifer trees, a selection of native plants, animal repellents and tree planting aids as part of the Fall […]
Cans & bottles to return?
Manchester High School Class of 2024 will be holding a can and bottle drive Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 am to noon-ish at the gazebo. Students will be wearing masks and going door to door in the village. All money raised will go toward Prom 2023.
