Laura Seyfried retiring from CRC
by Sara Swanson Laura Seyfried is retiring after 12 years as executive director of the Community Resource Center. “Self-diagnosed” as a connector, recognizing needs, people, strengths, who can help, and how to use that for the greater good, comes naturally to her. She put that strength to use not only for individual clients, but for […]
Two MHS students qualify for International Career Development Conference
by Sara Swanson Nine members of the Manchester High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), coached by teacher Leslie Rollins, competed at the state-level competition March 9 through 11 in Detroit. Two of the nine students, Miranda Austin and Meghan Somerville, qualified to go to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC), both in the […]
MHS places third in Tri-County Quiz Bowl tournament
submitted by Jared Throneberry, Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl On Thursday, March 9, the Manchester Varsity Quiz Bowl team participated in the annual 2023 Tri-County Regional Quiz Bowl tournament in Ann Arbor and came home with a third-place finish. Of the seven matches played, Manchester only lost to Chelsea and Howell while defeating Dexter, Washtenaw Christian, […]
7/8 Band and High School Band earn first division ratings
by Sara Swanson On March 2, 3, and 4, the Manchester Bands hosted and participated in the 2023 Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 8 Band and Orchestra Festival. Both the 7th/8th Grade (7/8) Band and the High School Concert (HS) Band earned a superior first division rating, which qualifies them to participate in […]
January 2023 Students of the Month
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for promoting […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: CRC presentation, warming center discussed
by Sybil Kolon All board members except John Seefeld were present at the March 14 township board meeting. Also present was fire chief Bill Scully, assistant fire chief Mike Kouba, Dave Tamagne, Carol Wotring, Carl Werner and Matthew Bednarski. Dave Tamagne, president of the board of the Community Resource Center (CRC), and its executive […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Manchester Community Schools Notice of Board Vacancy The Manchester Community School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2024 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 5, […]
Watch the Timberdoodle Tumble in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to see a Timberdoodle Tumble? Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation naturalist Kelsey Dehring Saturday, April 15, from 7:45 to 9pm in the Leonard Preserve. As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle. During spring nights the […]
Create the perfect personalized massage oil at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork for Massage Oils Make & Take on Monday, March 27. This workshop will be held at 6:30pm in the library’s upstairs lounge. Learn about different carrier oils, essential oils, and the various plants that can […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its April classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute (ALI) Last fall, with the help of the Webb and Hubbell telescopes, Dr. Charlie Taylor turned our gaze to the farthest reaches of the known universe. This semester, in his class Biology 101 on the first three Wednesdays in April, he reverses our focus to the microscopic […]
