Who will be on the November ballot in your township? What about the City?
by Sara Swanson With the deadline to file to run with no party affiliation passed and last week’s primary election behind us, we now have a clear picture of who will be on the ballot in November in the Manchester area townships. The current Bridgewater Township board of trustees will all be appearing on the […]
Barry Allen inducted into the Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame
submitted by Manchester Lions Club On August 3 at the Sheraton in Grand Rapids, Past Council Chair Barry Allen was inducted into the Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame. Only four active members are selected each year from the nearly ten thousand Lions in the state of Michigan. Council Chair is the top Lions position […]
Manchester homesteading group forming!
by Sara Swanson Two local women, Deb Heskett and Kara Clark, saw a need and decided to do something about it. Heskett explained, “So many of us think that we are the only ones around that are trying to homestead. It gets frustrating and so many just give up, because it is hard and we […]
Pistol Prodigies wrap up a fantastic 10th season!
submitted by Lisa and Scott Poet, Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team recently wrapped up their 10th season. Are you interested in joining the team or learning more about it? We have a few open spots for new athletes. Please join us at the Manchester Community […]
River Raisin Watershed Council creates online land toolkit for Washtenaw County residents
submitted by River Raisin Watershed Council The River Raisin Watershed Council, in partnership with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, Legacy Land Conservancy, Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), Ann Arbor Greenbelt, and the Huron River Watershed Council, has developed an online toolkit to assist landowners with identifying organizations that offer services and programs to […]
Movie night fundraieser: Flipped
by Sara Swanson Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council Inc. will be holding a movie night fundraiser and tour of the future home of their senior center on Friday, August 23, at 7pm in the Village Room (lower level) of Manchester City Hall located at 912 City Road. Enter from rear parking lot. Come watch the […]
Chef Keegan teaching ice cream workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for an Ice Cream Workshop on Thursday, August 22. At 6pm in the City Room, join Keegan to learn all about ice cream — the types, how it’s made — and get hands on making your own. […]
Seashell Box Make & Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, August 21, for a Seashell Box Make & Take at 2pm in the City Room. Materials will be provided; all ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]
Homeschool group meet & greet at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, August 20, homeschool families from the community are invited to get ready for the upcoming school year together at the Manchester District Library. Meet in the upstairs lounge at 2pm to engage in a casual chat about which ages will participate, what parents are interested in […]
Library declares August 24 Taylor Swift Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Saturday, August 24, is Taylor Swift Day at the Manchester District Library. Drop in at the City Room between 10am and 2pm with your best “Eras” outfit to enjoy bingo, trivia, guess-the-lyrics, friendship bracelets, a selfie-station, and more! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
