Destination Ann Arbor promotes Manchester activities
At last Wednesday’s Village Council meeting, Chad Wiebesick, VP of Marketing and Communication for Destination Ann Arbor (formerly the Washtenaw County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) made a brief presentation to describe how the organization has promoted activities and events throughout the greater Ann Arbor area. Destination Ann Arbor is the sponsoring organization for the Community Tourism […]
Hay Rides will be part of entertainment for Third Thursdays
This fall, a traditional autumn entertainment will be provided during the Third Thursday events set for September 20 and October 18. Thanks to Jacques LaRocque, hayrides will be part of the festivities at the last two Third Thursdays of this calendar year, from 4-8 pm, or until dark (whichever comes first). The wagon will pull […]
Boys soccer team building steam as season continues
After opening the soccer season on the new turf field August 17, the Manchester High School boys’ soccer team has built an 8-4 record with some impressive wins. During the week of August 20, the team beat defending state champion Ann Arbor Greenhills 1-0, along with defending league champion Hillsdale Academy 3-1; both games were […]
Marie Knorpp honored for 64 years of active living
If you’re looking for proof that regular activity can lead to longevity, you don’t need to look any further than “just down Main Street,” where Marie Knorpp lives. Marie was honored by her family and her church family at a special coffee hour held Sunday, Aug. 26, for her many years of participating in and enjoying […]
Walk to School days will start Sept. 10
It’s back to school time! And the Walk to School crew is looking for new participants for the new school year. Walk to school days will begin next Monday, September 10. To start the year, meet up times will be the same as last year: Gazebo at 7:30 am and Chi-Bro at 7:45 am. In […]
Co-Op Preschool to take a year off
For more than 50 years, the Manchester Co-op Preschool has been a fixture in its young students’ lives. Hundreds of Manchester families have sent their children, grandchildren, and possibly even a few great-grandchildren to this learning center. Earlier this year, it was learned that the preschool’s home for the past decade, the Ackerson building, would […]
New Athletic Director settling into his role
LaVell Blanchard first heard of Manchester when, as a high school student in the 90s, he and some friends wanted to observe the “best running back in the area.” That running back was Nick Davis, a standout on the 1994-97 MHS varsity team, who eventually played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers and as a wide receiver […]
Crazy Ca$h Night seeks new sponsorship, more volunteers
For 19 years, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester has held the hugely popular Crazy Ca$h Night on the first Saturday in March. This successful fund-raiser has poured tons of money back into the Manchester community over the years–the schools, the library, the preschools, the athletic department, the Historical Society, and many, many more organizations. Last […]
Limited tickets available for Farm To Table Feast!
With just a few weeks to go until the Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, there are only about 20 tickets left for this great event. Get your tickets now! Tickets, $50 per person, are available online at https://farm2table_manchester.eventbrite.com/ or at River Raisin Antiques on Main St. in Manchester. This is the 3rd year of this event which was […]
