Boardwalk installed over wet area in Leonard Preserve
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) reported last week that they have installed a 150-foot rustic plank boardwalk at the Leonard Preserve to improve access through the low, wet areas surrounding the entrance. The entrance to the 259-acre nature preserve is off of Union Street, just outside the Village limits. The trail into the […]
Adiska Dental hosting Christmas party for local senior citizens
Tuesday December 17th, from 5:30-7:30 pm, Adiska Family Dental will be hosting a “Christmas Party” at the Shoppes of Alber Mill for local senior citizens looking for a fun activity without having to drive out of town. Attendees will be painting a Christmas Gnome on canvas that they can take home with them. The painting […]
Time to register for Christmas in the Village parade and contests!
Christmas in the Village will once again include many contests this year! The third Annual resident outdoor decorating contest will have two categories, “Most Christmas Spirit” and “Most Manchester Spirit.” The deadline to enter is this Friday, November 22. Judging will take place Thursday, December 5th from 6:30 to 9 pm. Winners will be announced […]
Manchester Area Sacred Music and Thanksgiving Service
Manchester area congregations will be presenting an Annual Service of Thanksgiving with choral and hand bell selections at 3 pm on Sunday, November 24th in the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 19890 Pleasant Lake Road. A time for fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service. Everyone is welcome.
Zion Lutheran Church offering Thanksgiving Eve service
Grateful to be home for the holiday? Begin your Thanksgiving in worship together at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Road, on the corner of S. Fletcher and Waters Road. Everyone is invited to a Thankgsgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:30 pm. Holy Communion will be offered in a relaxed […]
Will you be alone on Thanksgiving?
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host residents in the community who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving or who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal. Anyone who would like to attend is invited to gather for a free meal at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea on Thursday, November 28 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is required and space […]
Local DAR Chapter holds 3rd Annual Famous Ladies Tea
submitted by Deborah Dushane, Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution The 3rd Annual Famous Ladies Tea was held on Sunday, November 10th at the General Croswell Tea Room in Adrian, Michigan. This year the ladies of the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented “Famous […]
November 2019 Student of the Month, Riley McGuigan
Manchester Community Schools Foundation November 2019 Manchester High School Student of the Month is Riley McGuigan. Riley is the son of Shannon McGuigan and Matt McGuigan. He is a member of Manchester High School Student Council and DECA. Riley has competed at DECA state level competitions representing Manchester High School. Riley has been on the […]
WCRC: Road work this week
Last Monday, Manchester received 10 inches of snow in a greater-than-predicted winter storm. The Washtenaw County Road Commission reported having used 3.1 million pounds of salt, 3,200 gallons of brine and 16+ hours of plowing just on Monday. Because of the winter storm that hit last week, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended the […]
Letter to the Editor: Veteran Day Lunch thanks!
November 17, 2019 The Manchester American Legion and Auxiliary would like to thank all of the Veterans and their families for attending the Veterans Day Lunch held on November 10th at the Legacy Events Center in Manchester. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Stockwell’s Catering of Manchester. We […]
