TOPS Success
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen The local TOPS chapter has some wonderful news to share. One of our members had the 2nd highest weight loss in 2018 of all TOPS chapters in Michigan for a weight loss division 4. So who was the winner and what is TOPS? TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Tamara Denby […]
Third Thursdays returning with new additions
Downtown Manchester is bringing back 3rd Thursdays this summer! Every third Thursday each month starting in June and running through September, come downtown from 5 to 9 pm to enjoy pop-up artisan and vendor markets, food specials, fun activities, live performers and businesses open late. Like last summer, 3rd Thursday activities are a great way […]
Get Fit Manchester Health Fair at the Farmers Market this week
The Manchester Farmers Market is in full swing every Thursday at Chi Bro Park from 3:30 to 7 pm. In addition to fresh produce, plants, baked goods, and handmade items, this Thursday, May 30, the Manchester Farmers Market is hosting the “Get Fit Manchester” Health Fair. Any business or organization promoting healthy living is welcome […]
MHS Awards Night: Awards presented & scholarship recipients announced
Last Thursday evening the Manchester High School held its award night for graduating seniors. The National Honor Society was honored, and scholarship recipients, Cum Laude Awards, Mr. & Ms. Dutch, and (for the first time at Awards Night) the valedictorian and salutatorian were announced. Elizabeth O’Hotzke is Manchester High School’s 2019 Valedictorian and Owen Whitney […]
State Rep. Lasinski holding Manchester Coffee Hour
State Representative Donna Lasinski will be holding a coffee hour in the Village Room, located on the lower level of Village Hall/Manchester District Library at 912 City Road on Saturday, June 1st from 10 to 11 am. Stop in and join her for coffee and conversation about the issues that matter to you.
Vernal Pools Walk & Talk
Walking through a woods in spring you may come upon a seemingly insignificant puddle. Do not be deceived, however; these “Vernal Pools,” as they are named, play host to a significant number of species. From amphibians and birds to the otherworldly Fairy Shrimp, Vernal Pools are alive with the lives of often secretive creatures. On […]
Lehman Road closed due to deterioration of culvert
Washtenaw County Road Commision (WCRC) closed Lehman Road over the Mill Creek Tributary, between Sylvan Road and M-52, in Sharon Township last Thursday, May 23 because of extensive structural deterioration of the cross road culvert. WCRC decided to close this structure during a recent bridge inspection. The detour for this closure will utilize Sylvan Road to […]
Register now for the 2019 Community Garage Sale
Registration is now open for the Manchester Community Garage Sale which will be held July 19-20, 2019 from 8 am to 4 pm. Sales can be held from your home (which will be included on a map) or you can rent a spot at a central location downtown to be determined soon. Registration is $5. […]
Asparagus is like Sweet Corn – a bit of “Acorn” news!
by Ruth Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Framers’ Market Few things taste better than fresh picked Michigan sweet corn, but have you ever stored corn for a couple days in the refrigerator and found it to taste starchy and tough? Hard to believe how much the flavor of corn can change in just a day or two. […]
Road work this week
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to begin work this week on an asphalt overlay and pavement repairs on M-52 running from US 12, just south of the Washtenaw/Lenawee County line, to Austin Road. Work is scheduled between 9 am and 8 pm daily and has a final completion date anticipated to be June […]
