Everyone invited on homeschool field trip to Alber Orchard and Cider Mill
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Michigan Homeschoolers Everyone is welcome to join the Manchester Michigan Homeschoolers on Tuesday, September 24, at 3:30pm for an amazing field trip to a local favorite — Alber Orchard, which is located at 13011 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester, MI 48158 — for an Alber Orchard and Cider Mill tour. The […]
Camp Liberty holding Fall Festival
by Sara Swanson Have you heard of Camp Liberty and are curious to learn more about it and see it in person? Or maybe you know all about it and just want an opportunity to support them while having fun with the whole family? You have a perfect opportunity coming up! Camp Liberty will be […]
4th annual Tractor Tire Drive
From Washtenaw County Conservation District Join us for the 4th annual Tractor Tire Drive! We are partnering with the Washtenaw County Materials Management Division on Saturday, November 2, from 9am to noon at Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, to collect agricultural tires from all over Washtenaw County. Since its inception, this tire drive has […]
Experience Chelsea Senior Center at Community Open House
Editor’s note: Last week we shared information on Chelsea Senior Center’s first-ever community open house. This week we are sharing more specifics! Did you know that the Chelsea Senior Center serves the greater Chelsea area, including Manchester? While Manchester’s Senior Center is under construction, check out the activities and amenities for seniors just up the […]
Manchester residents invited to Dementia Education lecture series in Saline
Editor’s note: Once again Dementia Friendly Saline has reached out specifically to invite Manchester residents to attend this lecture series one community over. submitted by Chelsea Harvey, Program Coordinator, Dementia Friendly Saline The good, but challenging, news is that many more people are living, and living longer with, Alzheimer’s disease, so the need for reliable […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its October 24 lineup
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute On October 3, people who have signed up for the second session of the class in Manchester History will be walking around the city to see buildings that are still being used, many of which have endured for well over a century. After this walk, you may never […]
Crochet & DIY Loom Workshop at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, September 27, 2024, join Manchester District Library (MDL) staff for Crafting Connections: Crochet and DIY Loom Workshop at 3pm in the upstairs lounge. Get hands-on learning basic crochet techniques and how to create your own weaving loom. Perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts alike, participants will […]
Celebration of Life: Brian Michael Curley
Brian Michael Curley, born on December 5, 1959, in Jackson, Mich., to Edward and Betty (Fink) Curley, passed away at Trinity Hospital on July 18, 2024. Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. […]
WCRC Roadwork in Manchester and Sharon Townships this week
From Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform drainage work on Sharon Hollow Rd between Washburne Rd and Walker Rd in Sharon Township under daily lane restrictions. Motorists should expect delays in the area. The drainage work is expected to take approximately two weeks to […]
As marijuana stigma fades, 1 in 4 older Michiganders say they use pot
by Robin Erb & Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Walled Lake —Whether it’s to “feel good,” fall asleep or curb pain, Michiganders who are 50 and older are turning to weed more often than the rest of America — smoking it, eating it, drinking it or applying it to their skin. That’s according to the newest survey by researchers […]
