April 2021 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens I think the month of March got itself a little confused this year — it’s supposed to go out like a lamb, but the wind the last few days was definitely much more lion-like! Of course, the weather throughout the whole month was […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2021
The April 2021 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. Apr pg 1-3 Download the calendar here: 4. Apr Cal. 2021
Michigan Capitol rife with sexism, Gov. Whitmer says. And that’s ‘depressing’
by Paula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Lansing has a long-standing culture of misogyny and power imbalances which hasn’t changed as more women come to office. “It’s really depressing, honestly,” Whitmer told Bridge Michigan on Monday. “This culture hasn’t changed. This isn’t new. “What is new is that there’s a bold […]
Amid high teacher turnover in MI, audit finds failings in teacher support systems
This article was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. by Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (via Bridge Michigan) Key policies designed to support Michigan teachers aren’t being adequately enforced, according to a recent by the state’s Office of the Auditor General. Districts spotlighted in the audit couldn’t prove that new teachers had […]
Over 45,000 residents signed up to join the Flint water crisis settlement
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) Over 45,000 Flint residents have signed up to receive part of the money in what may be the largest settlement in Michigan’s history. Last Monday was the last day for those exposed to the city’s lead-tainted waters to register to receive some financial relief. The amount — $641.25 million — […]
Report: Lake Michigan is ‘running a fever.’ More storms, less fish possible.
by Kelly House (Bridge) Diminished surface ice is just the beginning: Climate change is warming Lake Michigan and other big lakes all the way down to their chilly depths, according to new federal research. In a first-of-its kind study, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory have used the […]
Men’s Club Egg Hunt this Saturday
Join the Manchester Men’s Club for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 2021, starting at 11 am at Carr Park. The hunt includes dyed, hard-boiled eggs. Please show up 10 minutes early to find your age group. Ages toddler through 5th grade. Make sure you’re on time because all eggs will be gone […]
Free seeds available at the Seed Library
The seed library is back! Since 2014 the Manchester District Library (MDL) has hosted the Manchester Seed Library which serves as a location for community members to come pick out and take home free seeds. Last year, because the MDL was closed due to COVID-19, the free seeds normally distributed through the seed library were […]
Long-time CEO of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation announces her retirement
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation On March 22nd, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced that its first Chief Executive Officer, Amy Heydlauff, will retire in July 2021. 5HF is a community-wellness foundation that serves the school districts of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge with a mission to cultivate personal and community wellness. […]
Linkedin Learning online courses now available to MDL patrons
submitted by the Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library now offers LinkedIn Learning for Library to patrons free of charge. With a valid library card number and PIN, patrons can access an online learning catalog of more than 16,000 courses in seven languages. LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) provides a high-caliber, self-paced online […]
