Gazebo concerts take a two-week break
There will be no gazebo concert this Thursday, July 12, or next Thursday, July 19, due to two other long-standing Manchester traditions: The Manchester Community Fair (July 10-14) and the Manchester Chicken Broil (July 19). Both events normally incorporate entertainment at Alumni Field in the evening. The next concert in the Gazebo series for 2018 […]
New superintendent plans to focus on communication, community engagement
With a host of challenges facing the Manchester Community Schools, including layoffs, dwindling enrollment, state finance issues that affect every school district, several new administrators, and recently-reconfigured buildings, one might think Nick Steinmetz would be wondering, “What am I doing here?” Instead, he’s greeting these challenges as unique opportunities and he has a firm plan for moving […]
Riverfolk’s String Camps welcome adults and children
Now in its seventh year, Cultural Art Strings finished its season of day camps with performances at the end of each week (June 18-29) for parents and friends at Sharon Mills County Park. Each performance featured Beginning Guitars, Beginning Violin and Cello, and Intermediate Strings, all showing off their new skills learned on their instruments. For […]
Local brass band to perform at gazebo this week
If you’ve only seen the Manchester Brass Band during its traditional Christmas concert, you may be surprised by their versatility. This Thursday, this community favorite, comprised of local talent, will play patriotic favorites in honor of the Independence Day holiday, and much more! Don’t miss this fun at the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park, starting at 7:30 pm […]
Could Manchester be Washtenaw County’s next city?
On Monday, June 18, Manchester Village Council convened for its regular meeting after announcing a “special public participation” would be held to discuss the topic of Broadband. In its Summer newsletter, an announcement was posted, “The Village will hold a special public participation during its June 18th meeting to hear comments regarding Manchester Township’s plan to […]
The Art Kettle heats up in Manchester
On Monday, June 18, the Village Council unanimously welcomed The Art Kettle as Manchester’s new Community Cultural Center and Artist Residency. Owners Rich and Laura Earle envision a place where people can gather, learn new creative skills, share their work with the community, and inspire one another through visual, literary and performing arts. The Art […]
Fair board announces Parade Grand Marshal
When asked how she was chosen to become this year’s Grand Marshal of the Manchester Community Fair parade, Virginia Fielder quipped, “You got me.” But a lifetime of community involvement certainly makes it evident that Ginny is highly deserving of the honor. Kathy Richardson, a member of the Manchester Fair Board, says Ginny has been involved […]
Local girls excel at 2018 Meijer State Games
Phoenix Waters and Roseanna Waters, both of Manchester, participated in the Meijer State Games 2018 last weekend in Kentwood, MI. Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that welcomes athletes regardless of age or ability. The Games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living among residents of the state of […]
Blues and American Roots music at this week’s gazebo concert
Thursday night, June 28, will bring Blues and American Roots music to the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park at 7:30 pm. Peter Madcat Ruth has established an international reputation through his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. His expertise on this instrument has amazed audiences world-wide. He is equally at home playing blues, folk music, […]
Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal of Dexter Wellness Center’s tax exemption
The Michigan Supreme Court issued its order Wednesday, June 20, 2018, denying the City of Dexter’s appeal of the Michigan Court of Appeals decision, which upheld the property tax exemption on the Dexter Wellness Center, hopefully bringing an end to the City of Dexter’s protracted challenge of the exempt status of the Wellness Center. “Despite […]
