Riverfolk receives $10,000 grant to address community needs
As part of a $1.5 million total grant focused on supporting midwestern arts and culture organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts Midwest and The Resilience Fund has granted Riverfolk Music and Arts $10,000 to address some of the most pressing needs and opportunities that exist for the arts and culture in under-resourced rural areas. The […]
Help dealing with depression over the holidays
Sadness and depression during the holidays is common but with COVID-19 causing disruption to holiday plans and the ability to gather with loved ones, depression may effect those who don’t normally experience it, and it may be worse for those who do. We reached out to multiple organizations in the area in order to create […]
MCS K-8th grade students to return to in-person learning on Thursday
Update 12-7-20: The State of Michigan has extended the virtual learning requirement for 9th - 12th grade students through December 20th so those grades will not be returning to in-person learning later this week. This possibility was anticipated by the district and addressed in the article below. When Manchester Community Schools took an in-person learning […]
Christmas Lighting contest winners announced
The weather outside (not to mention the coronavirus) may be frightful but the lights are so delightful! The Christmas in the Village committee has announced the winners of this year's Holiday Lighting Contest: First place, winning a $100 prize, is the Zielinski family at 600 Parr Street, with 57 votes. The family decided to donate […]
St Joes Chelsea providing free Christmas meal
As in years past, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is providing a free Christmas meal to those in need. Members of our community who are unable to afford a Christmas meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the pandemic, they are unable to have a gathering this year, […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar has been rescheduled for this weekend, Friday, December 11th, from 10am to 3pm and Saturday, December 12th, from 10am to 3pm at the Freedom Town Hall located at11508 Pleasant Lake Rd. Many things will be available for purchase including gifts & […]
Men's Club Christmas trees SOLD OUT!
At closing time on Sunday night, their eighth day of business, the Manchester Men's Club had only three trees left on the lot. They decided to open up one more time, on Monday from 5-8 pm. And then they got a call from Emanuel Church, who needed trees for their nativity. "We decided to donate […]
Washtenaw County Conservation District offering free webinar on land management Planning
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Executive Director, Washtenaw County Conservation District Whether you own a small lot or hundreds of acres, having a land management plan can help you to maximize your resources and implement conservation more effectively. Do you want to transition land to native pollinator habitat? Establish an orchard? Reforest an area or just […]
Stories of Wil: Leveling up
Submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – December 2020
The December 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. 12 DEC 2020 Trumpeter Download the calendar here: 4. 12 Dec Calendar 2020
