Annual Egg Hunt, a Manchester Tradition (photos)
Saturday March 27th, the Manchester Men’s Club held their annual egg hunt. Two-hundred and ten dozen eggs, purchased from the Manchester Market, were boiled, dyed, and hidden. Multiple generations of the Men’s Club were out early on the chilly morning to set up. Sons and grandsons helped spread the hand-dyed eggs over the entirety of Carr […]
High School to Host Walk to End Suicide
On Saturday, May 28, Manchester High School (MHS) will host its second annual Campus Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) at Carr Park, 601 W. Main Street. Check-in time starts at 2pm, and the walk will begin at 3pm. The walk is to raise money for suicide prevention programs, both nationally and […]
Ukrainian Eggs, My Family’s Unique Tradition
I was old enough to be resentful that my mother decided we should spend the afternoon at the Tecumseh Antique Mall, but still young enough to hope there would be a toy horse to buy. My mom had found out a lady would be giving a demonstration on the traditional art of pysanka, and as […]
Maddison Kemner Named Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for March is Maddison Kemner. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of John and Colleen Kemner of Manchester. During her high school career in Manchester, Maddison has been involved with Student Council, FFA, and DECA. She is also a member of the National Honor […]
The Twentieth Century Club Offers Scholarship
The Twentieth Century Club is offering a Women’s Enlightenment Scholarship Program. The scholarship’s purpose is to assist women in the community with “education to enlighten their lives.” Adult women, 25 years or older, who desire to pursue new knowledge or pursue a new skill are encouraged to apply. Applications can be found at the Community […]
Free Emergency Preparedness Presentation
On March 21st at 7pm in the Village Room located on the lower level of the library, five community members will be presenting and demonstrating basic knowledge on emergency preparedness. This emergency preparedness presentation is sponsored by local business, Donnellon Insurance Agency. Matt Donnellon, Kathy Donnellon, Kathy Miller, Jackie Beauchamp, and Rick Taepke, will be demonstrating and […]
Increased Sheriff’s Presence During March Madness
Noticed an increased sheriff’s presence while driving around Washtenaw county? The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the U of M Department of Public Safety, and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety have stepped-up enforcement through March 16th-April 4th. This Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over increase is due to the holidays, high school and […]
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
The kids with the most eggs in their baskets at Carr Park know the best preparation for egg hunting is an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. On Saturday March 26th, from 10 am to noon, the Manchester Sportsman Club and Sidearm Defense Training, LLC are hosting the fourth annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and will be […]
Register Now for the Manchester Moonlight Mile
March 12th, kick off Spring sports, support Manchester varsity track, and enjoy physical activity with your whole family. The Manchester Moonlight Mile is a fun fundraiser, held under the bright lights of the high school track, where kids as young as kindergarten can participate. K-3rd students will run a timed 800m. All other participants will […]
Adult Indoor Soccer Team Wants You!
The Manchester Wellness Center is a great place to work off winter weight. But if competition is more your exercise style Jeff Sangster and Chris Ray have a solution for you. Not content with just coaching soccer, they are forming an indoor, co-ed, adult soccer team. Under the speculative name “Old Hits and Some Mrs”, […]
