Manchester United Methodist Church adopts a welcoming statement inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church There should always be a place for everyone at church. The congregation of Manchester United Methodist Church adopted a welcoming statement earlier this summer that affirmed their commitment to creating an inclusive body of faith, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While the church has long practiced an openness to […]
Do you have a prom dress to donate?
by Sara Swanson Do you have a prom dress to donate and are wondering where to donate it? For years the Manchester Ladies Society accepted prom dress donations at the Manchester District Library, which they would give away at their annual Free Prom Dress Boutique. Unfortunately, Covid halted that event in 2020. While it could […]
Boys varsity soccer team supporting breast cancer awareness
submitted by Cheryl Smith Celebrating a big win of 7–1 on Thursday, September 29, against Jackson Christian, the boys varsity soccer team debuted their pink jerseys in honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness! The pink decorations were a big success and a huge thank-you to all who participated. This is the varsity soccer team’s […]
October special guest readers for preschool storytime at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Each Tuesday throughout October, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a special guest reader from our community for Preschool Storytime at 11am. Guest readers will share stories and invite young attendees to participate in hands-on activities. October Guest Readers: 10/04 Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Manchester Community Schools […]
WCRC forestry work continues in the Manchester area this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will continue to do forestry work on two local roads this week. Both Hogan Road between Allen Road and Logan Road in Bridgewater Township, and Herman Road between Deer Valley Drive and Grossman Road in Manchester Township will have intermittent lane closures for forestry this week. In addition, unpaved roads throughout […]
Free canning class at Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Come join us directly after Acorn’s Outdoor Market this Thursday, October 6, at 6pm at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café for a FREE Canning and Preserving Class with Chef Keegan from The Lakehouse Bakery. Chef Rodgers will share his knowledge and expertise on how to safely and effectively […]
Library hosts workshop with Elizabeth Levy, founder of essay help for colleges
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Elizabeth Levy, founder of Essay Help for Colleges, on Monday, October 10 at 6:30pm. Levy will share guidelines for writing effective college application essays. This session is recommended for anyone applying to colleges, regardless of age. As a high school counselor for […]
Learn to manage your blood pressure at no cost over Zoom, get a free BP monitor
submitted by Joyce Williams, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with high blood pressure (HBP) (hypertension), or caring for someone with high blood pressure, consider taking HBP Control, a new virtual workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week workshop over Zoom features […]
Letter to the editor: Proposal 3, It’s worse than you think
September 29, 2022 I appreciate the service The Mirror provides to the Manchester community. I read the Sept 19th edition headlined “Abortion ballot measure: What Proposal 3 would do in Michigan” and reviewed the published text of the “Reproductive Freedom For All Initiative” to permanently amend the Michigan Constitution. Prop3 language emphasizes ‘freedom’ but is […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on October 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
