A warning for Michigan drivers: It’s peak season for deer-car collisions
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) It’s mating season for deer, and the likelihood of catching a deer in headlights — and crashing into it — is the highest it’s been all year. October and November is peak breeding, or rut, time for the animals. “We’ve got a lot of deer that are moving around […]
Michigan festivals adapt as warming winters upend traditions
by Donté Smith, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting “warmer-than-average” temperatures for parts of the Great Lakes, winter festivals from Metro Detroit to the Western Upper Peninsula are preparing to adapt. Many, such as Detroit’s Noel Night, Grand Haven’s Winterfest, the Magical Christmas Parade in Zeeland […]
Phase one of Manchester Township’s non-motorized pathway completed!
by Sara Swanson Phase one of the Township’s connecting pathway running west of the City is completed and with it, Manchester is one step closer to a trail connecting the City to Watkins State Park and County Preserve! Work began in September replacing a section of old sidewalk west of Carr Park and creating a […]
Shakespeare Club inaugurates its 2024–25 Season
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club On September 24, the Shakespeare Club opened its 2024–25 season with lunch at Cleary’s Pub in Chelsea where we caught up on news of our summer, including the news of the release of Paul Whelan, the son of Club member Rosemary Whelan. Chris Kanta, the club secretary, also distributed […]
MHS names October 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator The Manchester Jr/Sr High School October Students of the Month are Madeline Zahner (7th), Makenzy Payton (8th), Freshman Ryker Kleinschmidt, Sophomore Amanda Hieber, Junior Carl Casey, and Senior Vance Williams. Madeline Zahner has a full schedule, especially for seventh grade. She balances athletics (cross-country and […]
Homeschool group organizes Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, November 15, the Manchester Homeschool Group will hold a Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Manchester District Library. All are welcome to attend. Bring both a savory and a sweet dish to share with friends to the Village Room at 12pm and take some time to stop […]
Chef Keegan teaches Pie Crust Workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, November 14, at 6pm, for a pie crust workshop. Learn the secret to perfect crust and even make your own dough to take and bake at home. Materials provided; all ages welcome. Advance registration […]
MHS Cross-Country had a season to be proud of!
submitted by Krista Scharpenberg, Cross-Country Coach, Manchester High School As the season wraps up, the Manchester High School cross-country teams have much to be proud of. From impressive finishes at meets to shattered personal records, this year’s athletes displayed hard work and determination every “stride” of the way. We started the season with a 4-day […]
Do-It-Yourself Arts & Crafts at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 15, at 3:30pm for a Do-It-Yourself Arts & Crafts experience. Leave the paintbrushes behind and discover different techniques like pulling string, covering your canvas with aluminum foil, and pouring acrylic paint, or try beading, braiding, or button making. Bring ready […]
Library launches new Ready to Read Story Time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library New for November, the Manchester District Library will introduce Ready to Read Story Time every Wednesday at 3:30pm. Designed for beginning readers, everyone will get their own copy of the book to follow along with Miss Abby and can even take a turn reading aloud if they want […]
