Celebrate the Library Summer Reading midway at Carr Park, June 28
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Wednesday, June 28 marks the halfway point of the Manchester District Library (MDL) annual Summer Reading Program. The entire Manchester community is invited to the Summer Reading Program Midway Celebration featuring fun activities at Carr Park from 4-6pm. All ages welcome. Activities will include a bubble tent, teen […]
Farm to Table 8th Annual Fabulous Feast is happening in Manchester and tickets now on sale!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or so the story goes! Join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, September 10 from 3pm to 6pm at Alber Orchard & […]
Create upcycled vintage jewelry art at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Create a dragonfly or other work of art with vintage jewelry, beads, and buttons in this fun upcycled art class being offered by the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, June 26. The session will begin at 6pm in the Village Room. Materials will be provided, but participants […]
Library offers three mixed media paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, June 27, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a unique Mixed Media Paint Party for each of three age groups. Participants will create an amazing mixed media collage on a canvas with a variety of different mediums. Class for ages 5 and under begins at […]
Fairy Festival at Farmers Market rescheduled
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Fairy Festival scheduled for June 15 has been rescheduled because of the potential severe weather which also led to the canceling of the Farmers Market last week. It will now take place at the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi-Bro Park on Thursday, June 29, from 3 – 7pm. It will […]
Thompson receives Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Findlay announced that Sarah L Thompson, of Manchester has graduated, receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy. Thompson was invited to walk in the University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and […]
Albion College recognizes three MHS graduates
submitted by Albion College Albion College recognized Class of 2023 graduates, recipients of academic awards, and Dean’s List and Albion College Fellow honorees which included three Manchester High School graduates. Manchester student Brooklynn Lyos was named a new Albion College Fellow at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. Lyos is majoring in psychology with […]
WCRC road week this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to be doing road work in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions from June 5 – 22 (extended) for drainage & forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
ORDINANCE NO. 102 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to […]
Want better roads? Make it easier to open gravel mines in Michigan, unions say
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Legislation that would strip local governments of the authority to regulate gravel mines is moving along in the state House, prompting disagreements with business leaders who say the reform will cut road costs and local leaders who say it will hurt the quality of life. The bipartisan three-bill […]
