Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital
submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and […]
Riverside Students enjoy a night at the Escape Rooms!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Friday, April 4, the Riverside Title 1 Team hosted a Family Engagement Night. All Riverside Intermediate School families were invited to attend a night of Escape Rooms. One room was dressed up for twisted fairy tales as the families tried to escape from fairy tale witches by solving language arts […]
Vernal pool patrol training at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Come join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council in learning about a magical yet common wetland: vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our […]
Manchester Community Schools breaks ground on Athletic Complex renovations
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Athletic Complex on Friday, March 21, 2025. Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, spoke first, introducing school board members and project partners, and talking about the project overall. Sandra Wiitala, school board president, spoke next, thanking community members and school families and explaining the bond […]
Manchester track and field pre-season outlook
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field The Manchester Track and Field program is off and running for its spring season. This season will be like no other as the team has high expectations with a good blend of returning talent and newcomers and will also be juggling the construction going on around […]
High school principal candidates interview this week
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last Wednesday that the posting of the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School principal position has been closed, and that the district will be conducting their first round of interviews this Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 5pm. They are inviting all Manchester Community Schools parents, students, families, and community […]
District holding groundbreaking ceremony for Klager Elementary renovations
by Sara Swanson After celebrating the groundbreaking at the Athletic Complex last Thursday, Manchester Community Schools has announced a second groundbreaking ceremony to mark on your calendars. On Friday, May 30, at 8:30am, the district will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the Luther C. Klager Elementary School, located at 405 Ann Arbor St, on the […]
Commissioner Beeman co-hosting town hall on Washtenaw’s Older Adults millage in Chelsea
submitted by Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, District 1, and Commissioner Shannon Beeman, District 3, will host a community town hall in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss the Older Adults Millage. The Board of Commissioners has been working to operationalize the Older Adults Millage that 57% of Washtenaw […]
Experience the Easter story with an Easter Walk
submitted by Stephanie Little An Easter Walk is the perfect way to experience the story of the first Easter morning! Come to Carr Park, 600 W Main St, Manchester, between 11am and 1pm, either before or after the Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Enjoy a walk with your children through stations […]
Three spring hikes in Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. Another public program sponsored by […]
