Editorial: Chelsea Senior Center needs our help to improve transportation for all Western Washtenaw seniors
Note: Matt Pegouskie of 5 Healthy Towns states that it is the intention of Chelsea Senior Center to use this program in all of Western Washtenaw County, including Manchester and neighboring areas outside of Washtenaw (i.e., Grass Lake and Stockbridge) if they are able to win this award. submitted by Amy Heydlauff, CEO 5 Healthy Towns […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – October 2018
The October 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: October 2018 Trumpeter
Art installation reflecting on what it means to be female in America coming to Manchester
In 1972, thirty female art students at the California Institute of Art transformed a dilapidated 17-room mansion into a groundbreaking feminist art installation known as Womanhouse. Forty-six years later, 26 female artists are responding with an installation of their own, and it is happening in Manchester! In February of this year, Laura Earle was finishing […]
A Decade of Stewardship Presentation
submitted by Bob Kellum Inspired and informed by The Stewardship Network (www.stewardshipnetwork.org), the Iron Creek land community has a decade of stewardship experience to share. A presentation and guided walk to examine restoration work over time and across property lines will be hosted from 10 am to noon on Saturday, Sept. 29. The event is free. […]
One day only – SUMC Annual Rummage Sale!
submitted by Donna Clark Get ready: the annual Sharon United Methodist Rummage Sale is coming! This year’s Rummage Sale will be one day only, Saturday, September 29 from 8 am until 5 pm. This certainly doesn’t mean that we won’t have a huge selection of clothing, housewares, furniture, and many other interesting items. For the past few […]
Leonard Preserve fall colors hike
On Saturday, October 13th from 10 am to noon, the county will be holding a fall colors river hike in the Leonard Preserve. Park in parking lot located at 375 N Union St. just outside of Village limits. The River Raisin is stunning on its own, but added fall colors make it a spectacular display of nature. […]
County creates “How to Vote in Michigan” YouTube shorts aimed at young voters
The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register’s office is pleased to announce that the first of a four-part, nonpartisan video series designed to educate voters about the Michigan registration and voting process is now available on the County’s YouTube channel. The first part of this series is titled “How to Register to Vote in Michigan.” Other parts of the […]
Blood Drive
Blood drive at Martinrea, located at 706 Parr Street, on Tuesday, October 2nd from 10 am-4 pm. Please call 734-428-2400 to schedule an appointment, or walk-ins are welcome.
Librarian’s corner: Not-So-Stuffy” Nonfiction books
The Manchester District Library will be highlighting a different author or topic each week. by Amelia Herron, Manchester District Library Nonfiction books have a history of being characterized as stuffy, boring, and even unreadable. Yet, nonfiction has a huge spectrum of books for you to choose from! While some nonfiction books are stuffy and boring, […]
1 in 3 MHS students vape
The Washtenaw County Health Department reported last week that while less than 2% of Washtenaw County high school students reported smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days, according to the 2017-2018 Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) more than 18% of Washtenaw County high school students were vaping during the past 30 days; an increase from […]
