One More Walking Wednesday this year
Last Wednesday’s Walk to School fun included the “Klager Kids Marching Band,” which set a new record with 196 people participating. “The kids love to be in the band and just make noise!” said coordinator Kathy O’Mara. “It was a wonderful sight.” This week is the last week for Walk to School. On Monday morning a regular “Moving […]
Rockin’ it all over Manchester
In response to the recent influx of negative emotions flooding social media, one Manchester mother has found a simple way to send silent messages of kindness and joy throughout the community. Amy Raus, a teacher and mother to a three-year-old, says she has a definite aversion to discussing politics, but in the aftermath of last fall’s presidential election […]
Rev. Dr. David Williams to leave Emanuel UCC next month
June will be a time of change in Manchester’s ecumenical world. In addition to Rev. Aaron Kesson being reassigned from Manchester United Methodist Church, Emanuel United Church of Christ will soon be seeking a new pastor with the imminent departure of Rev. Dr. David Williams, who has served the church for nearly three years. Dr. Williams will be […]
Summer Gazebo Concert lineup announced!
Plans for the 2017 summer Gazebo Concert series have been finalized, and it’s going to be a great season! The first event for this year’s Gazebo season will not be held at the gazebo at all, but rather at Klager Elementary School, with a special program for grades K-4. On Wednesday, June 14 at 1 pm, historian/musician […]
Village gets $5,000 grant for signage
Part of a grant approved last month by the Washtenaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau will help the Village of Manchester provide new signs to direct residents and visitors alike to the Shared Use Trail, the Leonard Preserve, and Chi-Bro Park trails. The $5,000, part of a “CTAP” (Community Tourism Action Plan) grant, will be allocated […]
Manchester United Methodist to celebrate Rev. Aaron Kesson’s ministry
After nearly five years at Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC), the Rev. Aaron Kesson and his family will be moving on to share their talents with two congregations in the Flint area. Among his assignments at Durand and Swartz Creek, both of which will be half-time positions, Pastor Aaron, as he’s well known in Manchester, […]
Record breaking participation on Walk and Bike to School Wednesday!
Last Wednesday, May 11, was National Bike to School Day. Riders rivaled the number of walkers at Wurster Park and Chi-Bro, and many more Klager kids got off the buses at the high school to join teacher Kathy O’Mara for a walk to school. A total of 189 participants set a new record for the event, […]
Manchester Bands score high at state festival
On the weekend of April 28-29, Manchester High School hosted one of the sites of the 2017 State Band and Orchestra Festival. Bands and orchestras from around the state who earned a first division rating at the district level are invited to participate in this event. There were 20 ensembles that participated at the Manchester […]
New at the Farmers Market! – Starting this Thursday at Chi-Bro
It’s back, and it’s better than ever! Manchester Farmers Market, now in its third summer at Chi-Bro Park, has a new face, new activities, and is offering fresh ideas along with fresh produce weekly from this Thursday until late October. There are a number of new features at the Farmers Market this year, including the addition […]
