Sara Swanson

Manchester Underground presenting Jen Sygit in concert

Michigan based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jen Sygit will be performing in Manchester on February 15 at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm), hosted by Manchester Underground Music and Art on the lower level of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, located at 201 East Main Street. Sygit has released four solo albums. Her latest, It’s About Time, […]

 Sara Swanson

Scholastic Action Shooting Program Michigan Banquet

submitted by Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team Manchester’s own Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team has the honor of hosting the second Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Banquet in Michigan. The event will take place on Saturday February 22, at The Washtenaw Farm Council Event Center and Fairgrounds in Ann Arbor. […]

 Sara Swanson

Donate dresses now for Free Prom Dress Shop

The Manchester Ladies Society is looking for donations of clean formal dresses to be used in this year’s free prom dress boutique. Donations can be brought to the front desk of the Manchester District Library. In addition to dresses, the Ladies Society is looking for donations of dress shoes, wraps, small purses, and jewelry. All donations […]

 Sara Swanson

Naloxone forum and training

Would you like to be able to identify the signs of an opioid overdose? Do you want to understand what Naloxone is and how to administer it? Would you like to be better equipped to prevent overdose and reduce harm? Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics is offering a free forum and training Monday, February 10th from […]

 Sara Swanson

Announcement: Happy 50th Birthday

If you know Lynnette Clark, please wish her a Happy 50th Birthday on February 6th!

 Sara Swanson

February 2020 Gardening Advice

by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Are you as tired of the dreary gray days as I am? Don’t get me wrong – I’m not complaining that we haven’t had the bitter cold and huge amounts of snow that January typically brings, but a little sun wouldn’t hurt every now […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Leash law in the Village

February 2, 2020 Dear Manchester residents, My dog was recently attacked and injured within the village limits. This is a reminder to my fellow community members that there is a leash law in our village. This is what owners of unleashed dogs say to me when their dog approaches my dog. “He’s friendly.” “Don’t worry, […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Townships

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Township who is not already registered, may register […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The Bridgewater Township Board of Review for 2020 will be held at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Ml 48158 on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Organizational Meeting Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – February 2020

The February 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 2020 February Trumpeter NOTE: Paul Whelan’s mailing address in the Trumpeter is missing a critical part the the address. The complete address is: PAUL WHELAN C/O AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES UNIT CONSULAR SECTION 5430 MOSCOW PLACE DEPARTMENT OF STATE […]