Concerns about Michigan steelhead populations prompt new catch limits
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Anglers will be allowed to keep fewer steelhead trout in a handful of Michigan rivers, after state regulators tightened regulations over fears of population declines. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission unanimously approved the change Thursday, after lengthy testimony from anglers who are divided on the issue. The changes will take […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on November 30, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
Participate in the Christmas in the Village lighted parade!
by Sara Swanson Do you like participating in parades? It’s time to plan your float, decorated vehicle, or group to walk with for the 2023 Christmas in the Village lighted parade on Friday, December 1. Participants should meet to line up in Emanuel’s parking lot located at 324 West Main St at 6pm. The parade will […]
Shakespeare Club meets to discuss ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream‘
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Manchester’s Shakespeare Club The Shakespeare Club’s first meeting of the year 2023–24 was lunch at the Bridgewater Bank on September 26. While enjoying the excellent food and service of the Bank and catching up on the summer’s news, Chris Kanta distributed the colorful booklets for the year that she had compiled. […]
Washtenaw Health Project providing free help navigating Health Insurance Marketplace
submitted by Washtenaw Health Project The Affordable Care Act (ACA) annual enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace opened November 1, 2023. Current enrollees can explore plans and make changes to their coverage for next year, and people in need of coverage can sign up. HealthCare.gov now offers the lowest-cost health insurance options ever available […]
November 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Isn’t Michigan weather fun?! Last Friday, had you come by the store, you might have seen me out back, painting our new back door. I was lamenting the fact that I was wearing jeans — I would have been more comfortable in shorts! Saturday morning found me putting on […]
Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Chelsea Hospital holding free Thanksgiving meal.
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is holding a free Thanksgiving meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining […]
Adult book club meeting to discuss ‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green on Wednesday, November 15. This is the book club’s nonfiction/essay selection for the year. Copies of the books are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin at […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Sereniti Organic Spalon
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Cara Joelle from Sereniti Organic Spalon on Tuesday, November 14, at 6pm in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Joelle will introduce “A Blow-Out That Won’t Blow Away” — an […]
Chef Keegan baking series continues
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for the next installment in his new series on Thursday, November 16. At 6pm in the Village Room, join Keegan to learn the science behind versatile ingredients in this fun, educational series — Baking: Easy As Pie. […]
