Washtenaw County 4-H Program Open House
submitted by Jenny Speyer, 4-H Program Instructor, Washtenaw County Millions of young people across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. This year’s 4-H Week theme is Beyond Ready. 4-H has helped millions of youth pave a path forward. We’re ready to […]
Free well water testing
submitted by John Scaramucci, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District and students from Eastern Michigan University will be testing well water samples on Saturday, October 5, from 9am to 3pm, at Room 2304, 705 N Zeeb Rd. Some of the tests that will be run include nitrate/nitrite, pH, turbidity, and more. This […]
After school science program focusing on bees!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On the back lawn of the City Building, the Manchester District Library will host Janet from Tucker Farms for After School Science: All About Bees on Friday, September 20, 2024. Learn about pollinators, honeybees, and the beekeeper who cares for them. Get to know why they are so […]
Library hosts Chelsea ATA for adult self-defense class
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Manchester District Library will host Songahm Taekwondo (Chelsea ATA) for an adult self-defense class. Learn empowering self-defense techniques in a safe environment with an ATA Martial Arts–certified instructor from 6 to 8pm in the Village Room (lower level). Recommended for ages 12+. […]
Make your own sock puppet at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by Manchester District Library’s Upstairs Lounge at 3pm on Friday, September 20, to create your own sock puppet and come up with a story showcasing what makes your puppet special. Will your sock become a beautiful princess, a fire-breathing dragon, or something else completely? Socks and decoration […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘Anne of Green Gables’
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery on Wednesday, September 18. This is the book club’s Young Adult / Classic selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the […]
New tween book club holding first meeting
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Readers ages 11–14 are invited to the Manchester District Library to read and discuss Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk, winner of the 2018 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The T(w)een Book Club will meet on Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Teen Spot, September 19 through […]
WCRC: Roadwork Thursday on Pleasant Lake Rd in Freedom Township
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, September 12, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will install centerline corrugations (rumble strips) on Pleasant Lake Rd between Schneider Rd and N. Parker Rd in Freedom Township. Motorists can expect lane restrictions. Traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation, but delays are […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI 48158) for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed amendments to […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 11/5/2024 GENERAL ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precinct 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Manchester Township Hall, […]