Want a more vibrant downtown? Get involved!
At the January 20 Village Council meeting, Manchester businessman Jeff Fahey had requested to be on the agenda to make a presentation about the downtown business climate. Fahey, who is co-owner of the building that formerly housed the Manchester Pharmacy as well as the Dairy Queen/DD along the riverbank, along with a number of rental […]
WCCD awards conservation recognition to area agriculture
Submitted by Kathleen Graddy The Washtenaw County Conservation District honored several local family farmers as well as conservation-based activities at its annual meeting last Thursday night. Bill and Mike VanRiper of Lima Township received the 2019 Conservation Farmer of the Year award. The brothers farm 640 acres of soy beans, alfalfa, corn and wheat, using […]
Manchester Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
submitted by Knights of Columbus Council #4354 On Saturday, Jan 25, Manchester K of C members hosted their annual Free Throw Contest. Brother knight, Mike Coltre, along with G.K. Randy Dieter were on hand to assist brother knight, Mark Ball. This year we had six participants. Five of the six contestants were winners, as most […]
MASCC needs a cook!
submitted by Margaret Jacob, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Who is missing from these photos? Diners have arrived. Our volunteers are ready to serve the guests. But, where is the Cook? Cindy Kemner has been working for us in that capacity since the first meal of January. However, Cindy needs a replacement by the […]
Seeking volunteers for for 2020 Math and Science Night
submitted by Klager/Riverside Math and Science Planning Committee Please join us for a fun-filled, educational evening, Friday, May 1st from approximately 6 to 8 pm at Riverside Intermediate School, 710 East Main Street, and share your interests or skills with our community. Each volunteer presenter will have their own classroom, and can set up informational […]
Worth Repeating seeks volunteers and more
The time is coming ... Worth Repeating is facing a countdown to its opening day, March 4! The timeline has been established and the next volunteer meeting is set for 7 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 pm at the Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main Street. Invite your friends--all kinds of volunteers are needed! […]
Donna Lasinski planning Manchester coffee hour
State Representative Donna Lasinski will be holding a coffee hour in the Village Room, located on the lower level of Village Hall/Manchester District Library at 912 City Road on Saturday, February 22nd from 11 am to noon. Stop in and join her for coffee and conversation about the issues that matter to you.
Chocolate Potluck 2020 (photos)
The Manchester Ladies Society held their 7th Annual Chocolate Potluck Saturday afternoon at Manchester United Methodist Church. With savory dishes including cocoa quinoa chili, chicken mole, salad with cocoa vinaigrette dressing and a table full of innumerable sweet dishes, the close to 40 attendees had more than enough chocolate dishes to chose from! Here are […]
Recipe: Chocolate "burgers"
Chocolate "Burgers" by Samantha and Alan Muntz To make the “burger meat,” soften chocolate of choice in a double boiler, mixing regularly until it is soft but not soupy. Remove from heat and scoop out onto parchment paper. Dust with a mix of corn starch and powdered sugar (50/50 mix), and knead/mix by hand until […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 3/10/2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the […]
