Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Township Hall (11508 Pleasant Lake Road) to invite public comment on proposed amendments to articles 3.0 (Dimensional Standards), 4.0 (Land Use Table), 5.0 […]
Manchester Wrestling Club brings Olympian to run all-girls’ camp
by Sara Swanson Manchester wrestling club held an All-Girls’ Wrestling Camp last Thursday, August 3, for girls ages kindergarten through 12th at the high school and brought in women’s collegiate coaching pioneer and 2004 Olympian Toccara Montgomery to run it. It is the first of what they hope to be an annual camp. Montgomery has […]
New Community Garden fences are up!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden After many years, the fences around the community garden to keep out wildlife were worn beyond repair. Thanks to two wonderful groups, new fences are installed. First, the Manchester Wellness Coalition approved the use of $5,500 from their allocation from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation funding to purchase new fencing […]
Return of Gazebo Concerts brings back audience!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library presented the third of the 2023 summer Gazebo Concerts last Thursday in Wurster Park. The weather was perfect and with the Emanuel Ice Cream Social in luring distance, there was a great turnout for Kenji and Tim who played traditional dance and Americana tunes. There will be no […]
Obituary: Karen Lynn Bush
Karen Lynn Bush, age 52, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on August 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born on January 28, 1971, in Clovis, New Mexico, the daughter of Jerry and Vicki (Mitchell) Poley. She graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1989. She had lived in the […]
Meet Santa at the new RV Park
Manchester’s new RV resort is holding a Christmas in August event and is inviting the whole community to come. On Saturday, August 19, from 3pm to 6pm, bring the kids to Hidden Lakes RV Resort, located at 11485 Parr Rd, to meet and take photos with Santa and do crafts. Whether you are looking to […]
Book donation day at MDL
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library’s Friends of the Library is holding a book donation day on Saturday, August 12, from 10am to noon in the Village Room. The Village Room is located on the lower level and can be accessed from the rear parking lot of the library. The Friends ask that when […]
Hankrajewel jewelry class at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Hankrajewel—a local, one-of-a-kind, metal-sculpted art line—for another make-and-take workshop on Tuesday, August 15. Learn the art of wire bending to create a beautiful project to take home or give as a unique gift. Class will begin at 5:30pm in the upstairs lounge […]
Kid Art Day Camps at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for kids-themed art day camps August 14–16. Day camps will be held each day 1–3pm in the Village Room, on the lower level at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. Participants can choose […]
Manchester Family Paint Party at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library and Paint Parties To Go will co-host an all-ages family paint party on Wednesday, August 16, at 4:30pm in the Village Room (lower level of 912 City Rd). No previous painting experience is required. The Family Paint Party will offer the choice of lighthouse, […]
