Bethel UCC Memory Cafe this month to feature animals
by Sara Swanson We announced in March that Bethel UCC had started a Memory Cafe. Memory Cafes are social opportunities for people with memory difficulties, accompanied by their caregivers. Every month features an activity and refreshments. It meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3pm at Bethel Church, 10425 Bethel Church Rd., […]
EJ Dome Classic and Napoleon Dual Recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field At the EJ Dome Classic the boys took home the 2nd-place trophy with 105 points in the field of 12 teams! Hanover-Horton won the boys’ side. The girls finished in 8th place with 41 points. Grass Lake won the girls’ side. Last year in comparison the […]
American Legion holding Memorial Day ceremony
by Sara Swanson Although there will not be a parade, Manchester’s American Legion will hold a ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 26, at 11am, which will include the Manchester High School marching band performing the national anthem, service songs, Navy Hymn, and “Taps”; a wreath-laying ceremony; and a reading and honoring of […]
GLOW: Klager & Riverside Art Show at the Library
submitted by Ellen Bergler, 5th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Isabella Lehrer started as an art teacher at Manchester in 2023. Last year, Miss Lehrer created a phenomenal art gallery. The theme: Red Carpet. Everybody showed up in their fancy clothes and the kids loved the idea of showing off their art pieces. The helpers served […]
Protest and food drive planned for this Friday
by Sara Swanson Organizers of recent 4-corners protests have announced another peaceful gathering this Friday, May 16, from 4pm to 6pm, on the corner of Main Street and M-52 in downtown Manchester. The flyer states, “Protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” Like the May 1 event, this will also be a shelf-safe food […]
Shakespeareans celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club At its meeting on April 22, the day before his actual birthday, the Shakespeare club celebrated the Bard’s birthday in a manner of which he may have approved. Or maybe not. He may have approved of the lively mocktail drinks provided by Linda Breight and a kind of shortbread cookie […]
Photos: Cub Scouts plant trees for Arbor Day
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 visited Hidden Lake Gardens and helped plant trees this year in honor of Arbor Day.
Help pull garlic mustard at Iron Creek Preserve
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Come help pull garlic mustard, and hear about Legacy’s newest preserve acquisition! On May 17 from 10am to noon, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at […]
Two native plant sales in our area coming up!
by Sara Swanson In the past we’ve run many articles about native plants, including a guest editorial. Native plants are the plants that were growing here before Europeans arrived and are vital to healthy ecosystems. They are adapted to Michigan’s soils and climate, requiring less water and maintenance. They increase biodiversity by providing food and […]
Desiring and receiving the gift of prayer: St. Mary hosting Oremus
by Bill Kwolek, Manchester’s St. Mary Church Ask yourself the big questions: Why am I here, does God really exist, what happens when I die, what is it like after death? Why do I feel the negatives of loneliness and human weakness—or the positives of truth, meaning, and relationship. Prayer seeks answers to these questions. […]
