YMCA free kids’ sports program returning to Manchester
The Sport Port program, powered by Y on the Fly, a mobile YMCA delivering games, activities, and healthy snacks to children, is returning to Manchester! Trained Y staff will lead sport-sampling workshops and facilitate games and free play opportunities for kids aged 5 to 13 on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 pm outside of the […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: SRSLY Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host the ladies behind all of the fun at SRSLY Manchester on Wednesday, October 4, at 6pm in the upstairs lounge. Attendees will learn what SRSLY is all about, how both teens […]
Maker night continues bi-monthly at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project to the Manchester District Library (MDL) and get inspiration from other participants during Maker Nights. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, felt, weave, spin, paint, draw, sculpt, model, fold, glue, assemble, collect, display, or craft in any […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for […]
Don’t miss the last Music Friday for 5 and under
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites all preschool-age kids and their adults to the Youth Area this Friday, October 6, at 10:30am to make some noise with Librarian Amelia. For this final week of the program, explore Boomwackers, play games, sing songs, and move to the music. Recommended for […]
Edwards Named to MIAA 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll
submitted by Albion College Manchester student Rayna Edwards was recently named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) 2022–23 Academic Honor Roll. During the 2022–23 academic year, Edwards was a member of Albion’s women’s soccer team. The MIAA Academic Honor Roll recognizes student athletes who maintain a 3.5 grade-point average for the academic year and […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Manchester Township who is not already registered may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Sep-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:10pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 0 absence. No citizen participation. The board approved the 3-Aug-23 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the 28-Aug-23 special meeting […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible; absent: none; 6 public in attendance Board heard public comment, communications received, and treasurer, […]
Michigan dairy farm housing: ‘Invisible’ workers suffer, state looks other way
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) For six years, Louise Esqueda corralled, fed and cared for cows and calves six days a week at a dairy farm in southern Michigan. When her workday ended, Esqueda returned to living quarters provided by her employer — a mobile home stacked atop a basement. When she arrived in summer 2016, […]
