Wisconsin community group visits Manchester to learn about Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers Market & Café On Monday, May 23, a group of people interested in opening a multipurpose space in Denmark, Wisconsin—that may include a café and a gathering space along with a market for local products—visited Acorn Farmers Market & Café. Theresa Herron, the current Acorn Board Chair, met with the group […]
An off-the-trail hike at Sharon Short Hills
Join guest naturalist Faye Stoner for a hike to visit the far western portions of the Sharon Short Hills Preserve located at 6700 Hashley Road on Saturday, June 4, from 10am to noon. You will talk about geology, botany, birds, and stewardship as you explore “off the trail” to enjoy this lovely area. Note: terrain […]
Recipe: Shaved asparagus and fennel salad with arugula, toasted hazelnuts, and grilled lemon
by Kevin Sharp This is the time of year when, if you have a patch of asparagus, you are reaping the benefits; if you don’t, you wish you did; and if, like me, you plowed yours under during a garden redesign, you are feeling remorse. Raw asparagus may not be an obvious go-to in a […]
Chamber Spotlight: Village Hair Forum
by Linda Stevens The Village Hair Forum (VHF) is an all-inclusive hair salon, catering to the hair care needs of the whole family with some fun and pampering services as well. It is a relaxed environment where we strive to find your unique style, offering hair cutting and styling, coloring, texturizing treatments and perms, conditioning […]
Summer Reading and much more at Manchester District Library
submitted by Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during June, including the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading program. Library staff have been hard at work creating programs and decorations that embrace this year’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program theme. There will […]
Chelsea Hospital and SRSLY Manchester launch ‘Manchester Matters’ campaign to support youth mental health
submitted by SRSLY Manchester May is Mental Health Month, and this year Manchester youth are commemorating with the launch of Manchester Matters, a youth-led campaign focused on the well-being of the Manchester community and reducing the stigma around mental illness. “With the introduction of this new campaign, it means we’re done talking about ‘some’ things, […]
WCRC dust-control operation in Sharon Township
Unpaved roads throughout Sharon Township will continue to have a rolling dust-control operation this week through June 3. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, by phone at (734) 327-6696 or via email at harrisk@wcroads.org.
Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association issues statement on school shootings and safety
submitted by Washtenaw ISD After the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) is issuing a statement on school shootings and safety. The WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District and the nine public school districts in Washtenaw County: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Chelsea School District, […]
Obituary: Geraldine Ruth Eaton
Geraldine Ruth Eaton, age 89 of Tecumseh passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at home with her family surrounding her. She was born May 23, 1933 in McBain, MI, a daughter of the late Lester and Alberta (Klenk) Handy. She married Gerald Everett Eaton on June 21, 1952 and they have shared over 69 […]
Opportunity for seniors to volunteer in classrooms
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Washtenaw County’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is currently recruiting income-eligible individuals, ages 55 or older, for a rewarding opportunity to provide educational support and mentorship to youth in local schools, daycare settings, Head Start Programs, and other youth facilities throughout the county. Volunteers receive a […]
