Manchester Community Garden, an opportunity for anyone to become a gardener!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden The Manchester Community Garden is taking applications for residents interested in growing their own vegetables this summer. The garden is located on the bus loop road between Klager School and the High School with access off Dutch Drive (look for the metal arch). This is the 11th year for the […]
Photos: Massage Oils Make & Take at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nichole Jensen of Hand and Heartwork presented a beautiful and relaxed Massage Oils Make and Take at the Manchester District Library on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants learned how to let intention guide the selection of ingredients based on their properties, the blending of the selected ingredients, and […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — April 2023
The April 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. APR 2023 Trumpeter pg 1-3. Download the calendar here: 4. Apr 2023 Cal pg 4.
Michigan’s COVID death rate wasn’t so bad, study finds
by Robin Erb & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan was hit hard by COVID-19, there’s not much doubt of that. Based on population, the state suffered the 10th worst death rate of any state in the nation, leading to some of the criticism the Whitmer administration faced for its handling of the pandemic. But a comprehensive, state-by-state study […]
Michigan fishing license 2023: How much does it cost and how to apply
by Janelle D. James & Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) As hunting season comes to a close and open-water fishing season begins, Michigan residents can begin purchasing or renewing their fishing license. Adults are required to purchase a license to catch fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles in Michigan; the license is valid through March 31 of the […]
Lifesaving Narcan for drug overdoses approved for over the counter sale
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The life-saving, opioid-reversing drug Narcan may soon be available at your corner gas station, grocery store or online in addition to pharmacies. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan — formally known as naloxone hydrochloride — for use without a prescription. The move should make the 4-milligram nasal […]
MCS seeks candidates to fill School Board vacancy
by Sara Swanson At the March 20, 2023 Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of MCS Board Trustee Kody Naylor. Manchester Community Schools now has one board of education vacancy which must, by law, be filled within 30 days from the date of the resignation. The Board of Education […]
Mens Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
by Sara Swanson Join the Manchester Mens Club for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 at noon at Carr Park located on Main Street, on the west edge of town. Please show up 10 minutes early to find your age group. This event is free for ages toddler through 5th grade. There […]
SUMC holds Easter Walk at Carr Park
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Area churches invite Manchester families to an Easter Walk at Carr Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 11:30am to 1pm. The story of the first Easter morning will be shared as you walk along visiting several stops with the pages of a story book ‘Twas the Morning of […]
Annual Park Clean Up Day
The Village of Manchester Parks Commission will be holding their annual Parks Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 1. Everyone is invited to meet at Chi Bro Park at 10am and will be dispersed to the other parks from there. Clean-up will last from 10am to noon and include trash pick-up, brush clean-up and other […]
