Excitement for the walk to school group!
Last Wednesday was the Hot Cocoa Run, where walkers were rewarded with cups of hot cocoa, marshmallows, and candy canes when they reached Klager at the top of the hill! About 65 people enjoyed the treats, including teachers, parents, and other volunteers. This will be another exciting week for the most reliable walkers, as they […]
It’s snowing again …
… and the Village of Manchester reminds residents and business property owners alike that shoveling that snow is mandatory. Village ordinance requires that sidewalks must be cleared within six hours of a fresh snowfall in the business district, and within 24 hours in residential areas. In early January, 61 homes were cited for snow removal […]
Local church to set aside time for study and prayer
Pastor Gary Page of the Victory Baptist Church in Manchester believes the promise from James 4:8–“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” He thinks that coming closer to God is what our world needs in these days. So, he has been working for some time now on helping people do just that, […]
C.R.O.W group sets 10th annual Valentine’s Day Sale
Citizens Respecting our Waters (C.R.O.W.) is pleased to announce our 10th Annual Valentine’s Day Flower and Bake Sale. The event will be held Tuesday, February 13th from 3-6 pm and on Wednesday, February 14th from 9 am-6 pm at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E. Pleasant Lake Road. Beautiful fresh flower arrangements ready-to-go, homemade baked goods, and […]
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to present “Drugs 101” event in Manchester
A parent education event is coming to Manchester on March 15th at the Middle/High School, sponsored by the PTSA. The event, “Drugs 101: What Parents Want to Know,” is an opportunity for parents to come and hear about what youth substance use looks like, learn how to identify use, and how to have conversations with the kids […]
Another successful week for wrestlers
The Dutch wrestlers went 2-0 against Napoleon and Michigan Center on Wednesday night at the Napoleon quad meet. On Saturday, the team headed to Leslie to the Blackhawk Invitational tournament and earned a third place team finish out of 22 teams, with a total of 173 points. Individual placers included first-place medalists Reese Fry at […]
Fabulous Fridays start at Klager!
The intrepid walk to school crews, headed up by Klager teacher Kathy O’Mara, have started a third day per week of walking to school. Now known as “Fabulous Fridays,” the crew meets at Chi-Bro Park only at 7:45 am for an invigorating walk up the hill to Klager. A small but sturdy group also celebrated […]
Wrestlers face tough competition at Hudson Super 16 Tourney
Last week’s wrestling started with a dual meet at Vandercook Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and the Dutch went 2-0 on the night, with a 48-27 victory over Addison and an incredible 77-0 decision over the Vandercook grapplers. The big news of the night, however, was two Dutch wrestlers reaching milestone wins: Reese Fry (112) got his […]
Wrestlers have a successful week!
It was a good week for the varsity wrestlers! On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the team attended a Quad Meet in East Jackson, going 2-0 for the night against East Jackson and Hanover Horton. Great performances from all wrestlers helped the team go undefeated against Hanover and they gained a decisive win over East Jackson. Grass Lake […]
Become a Master Rain Gardener!
What is a Master Rain Gardener? Come train with us, and find out! Rain Gardens filter out pollutants so that our streams and rivers run clean. Anyone can plant one in their own back yard! During our Master Rain Gardener Certification Class, held every Wednesday at 9:30 am, from Jan 17 – Feb 14, you will learn […]
