Dutch DECA Chapter Competes at Regional Competition
The DECA Chapter at Manchester High School participated in a regional conference at Eastern Michigan University on January 8. DECA is a nationwide student leadership organization that helps prepare high school students for business career. According to its website, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools […]
Relay For Life of Manchester Needs YOU!
Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer at one time or another in their lives. A friend, a loved one, a neighbor, or a family member--or maybe even yourself--has heard the words, "You have cancer." The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a time to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back against this intimidating disease. […]
Food Pantry lists items needed to "Feed the 5,000"
Several local congregations are working on a special mission focus for the upcoming season of Lent, called "Feeding the 5,000." The Manchester Community Resource Center CRC) Food Pantry is but one of the recipient organizations for this project and CRC Director Laura Seyfried has kindly provided a list of some of the most needed and […]
Conservation Awards Presented to Two Local Farms
Blumenauer Farms of Sharon Township was presented with the 2014 “Walter Wolfgang Memorial” Conservation Farmer of the Year Award in front of a crowd of 122 people at the 67th annual meeting of the County Conservation District, held January 15 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. The “Wolfgang Memorial” Award is presented to farmers who […]
"Frank's Place" Owner Denise Collins Works to Improve Downtown
In light of the recommendations from Retail Market analyst Robert Gibbs published last week, it appears that the Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and downtown businesses have some major changes to consider for the improvement of the village's retail outlook. One of the changes the DDA recently made is to welcome a fresh face to its ranks--Denise […]
Small Steps Can Prevent Diabetes - Prevention Program Coming to Manchester
An innovative program aimed at helping prevent diabetes and related health complications will be coming to Manchester early next year. My Choice ... My Health is the Diabetes Prevention Program of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). It helps those at high risk of developing diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. The methods include developing healthier eating […]
Village Manager Discusses "Silver" Wellness Award
The Manchester Mirror recently reported that the Village of Manchester received the 2014 Promoting Active Communities (PAC) Silver Level award. Read more about it HERE. After receiving the Bronze Level award for several years previously, the unique approach taken by the village to assess its progress toward promoting an active community, paid off! This year, […]
Home Tour to Feature a Variety of Country Venues
Manchester's fifth annual Christmas Home tour will once again charm, delight, and inspire area decorators with five beautiful homes, this year centering in the Sharon and Freedom township areas. Save the first Saturday of December, Dec. 6 to see five families open their homes to benefit Manchester's Main Street Christmas decorations fund. A unique treat […]
American Legion & Auxiliary Post 117 Honor Those who Served
The American Legion and Auxiliary, Post and Unit 117, of Manchester, gathered to celebrate the service of area veterans on November 9. "We express our sincere appreciation to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces," said Auxiliary Unit President Jeannine Uphouse, in a statement provided to the Mirror. "We thank […]
Co-Op Preschool Invites Alums to Join the Parade in Celebration of 50th Anniversary!
This year the Manchester Cooperative Preschool is planning a very special float to participate in the Christmas in the Village parade this Friday night. All current pupils and alumni are invited to be a part of this celebration of the preschool's 50th anniversary. Hot beverages and cookies will be served in the parking lot of […]
