Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade
The Manchester Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade is scheduled this year for Friday, December 2, kicking off the 2022 Christmas in the Village event. Organizations, teams, businesses, and individuals are invited to light up their vehicles, their animals, or a float, or to gather a group to walk the parade route. To participate, line […]
Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Free Thanksgiving meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is bringing back their free Thanksgiving meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital […]
SUMC invites community to help pack meals for the hungry
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church (SUMC) invites the community to join them for a meal-packing event on November 15 at 7pm at the Fellowship Hall located at 19890 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, north of the Sanctuary building. Come join an assembly line of volunteers and help fill bags of rice […]
Three fall nature hikes: birding, family scavenger hunt, and fitness!
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be offering three hikes in the Manchester area next weekend, all led by county naturalist Kelsey Dehring. All hikes are free of charge but must be registered for in advance. The first hike will be fall-birding themed and will take place Saturday, November 19, from 8 […]
MDL supports Manchester Community Resource Center with Holiday Drive
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the community to join them in supporting the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) during their annual holiday. This year, the theme is (Everything But the) Kitchen Sink, and MDL is accepting donations of new cooking tools and supplies through December 30. All contributions […]
Acorn’s Fall Photo Contest winners!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Event Coordinator Thank you to all of those who participated in Acorn’s Fall Photo Contest. The judges shared that they enjoyed each of the photos, especially how every photo showed a different aspect of the beauty of autumn here in Manchester. Although each photograph focused on […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester & Manchester Township
November 9, 2022 Village of Manchester Manchester Township NOTICE OF PLAN AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW Manchester Township and the Village of Manchester are seeking public input regarding the 2023 Manchester Township / Village of Manchester Joint Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a minimum 30-day public review process as part […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Nov-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04pm. Four board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board approved the 6-Oct-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda as presented. Board approved […]
Michigan logs 1st RSV child death as virus fills ERs and doctors’ offices
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A 6-year-old Michigan child has died of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that has been filling doctors’ offices and emergency rooms in recent weeks, along with other respiratory viruses. It is the first publicly confirmed RSV child death in the state this season. The mounting cases have pushed pediatric […]
DTE wants to quit coal by 2035. Some in Michigan say that’s not fast enough
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) DTE Energy wants to shut down its coal plants by 2035 and triple its renewable energy output over the next two decades, making it the latest major Michigan utility to plan a major shift from fossil fuels. Shutting its Belle River and Monroe coal plants, which provide a combined 40% […]
