Passport to Manchester 2022 second event — Saturday, August 20
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Society Please join us for our second Passport to Manchester event on Saturday, August 20, from 10am to 2pm! This program Is jointly sponsored by the Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization and the Manchester Area Historical Society. It provides a mix of historical presentations and period music, both […]
Does it get any better than FREE chocolate at Acorn?
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Come join Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this Saturday, August 20, for FREE samples of some amazing chocolate! Mindo Chocolate Makers will be there with their delicious chocolate samples from 10am to 1pm. When asked to share a little more about their company, Mindo Chocolate Makers replied, “Mindo […]
The national 988 mental health lifeline launched. What does that mean locally?
submitted by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Launched in July, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national behavioral health initiative, backed by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The 24/7 line is designed to provide a more appropriate pathway for mental health emergencies than 911. Washtenaw County residents can now […]
WCRC roadwork in Bridgewater this week
Bridgewater Township will see crews from the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) at work this week. A rolling dust control operation on unpaved roads throughout the township will continue through at least August 15. In addition, during the week of August 15, Hogan Road between Allen and Logan roads will see intermittent lane closures. The […]
When will my MCS student get their class placement or schedule?
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Luther C. Klager Elementary and Riverside Intermediate School class and teacher placement letters will be sent home via SchoolMessenger e-mail on Friday, August 19, 2022. Manchester Jr/Sr High School schedule and locker assignment pick-up will take place in the Jr/Sr High Commons from 8am to noon […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High 7th Grade Link Crew orientation and welcome this week
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Jr/Sr High School Link Crew orientation and welcome will take place on Friday, August 19, from 10am to 1pm, beginning in the high school Commons. Lunch will be provided to all of our seventh grade attendees, and participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes for […]
5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Chef Profile: “Chef Em” from the Chelsea Alehouse
submitted by Shawn Personke, 5H Farm to Table committee The 5H Farm to Table Fabulous Feasts bring chefs together from different communities and different restaurants to prepare a multi-course meal using fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets. The event is a fundraiser for local farmers’ markets, including Manchester’s. This year, the lineup includes chefs from […]
Chamber spotlight: Manchester Community Schools
Currently the smallest district in Washtenaw County, Manchester Community Schools is still expanding, its newest building being Manchester Junior and Senior High School, built in 2004. The front memorial walkway is filled with memorial bricks purchased by community members. Manchester schools originated in 1867 at the old Union School on the location of the current […]
Rural Michigan schools are considering electric school buses with EPA cash
by Roni Kane, Bridge Michigan 46 Michigan school districts have applied for 155 electric school buses through new EPA grant program Priority for grants is being given to rural schools and low-income areas Clean energy advocates are on a mission to bring more EVs to Michigan schools Bus 167 looks the same as the other […]
Michigan fast-tracks teaching as second career, but questions about rigor
by Tracie Mauriello, Bridge Michigan Michigan is expanding alternative certificate programs to address a shortage of classroom teachers Candidates are trained in as little as six weeks Some experts say fast-track training is a disservice to the teaching profession and shortchanges students YPSILANTI – Smitha Ramani leaned over a folding table to whisper encouragement to a […]
