Updates on Shared Use Trail & CTAP projects
by Ray Berg, Downtown Development Authority The Village is closing in on funding and construction of Phase 2 of the Manchester Shared-Use Trail. Phase 2 will complete the trail segment from Main Street east to the former rail-bed end east of Hibbard Street, and will connect to the existing asphalt segment within Chi-Bro Park and […]
United Methodist Church to host outdoor movie nights in August
The Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor Street, will be hosting outdoor movie nights on Fridays in August! Movies will be shown on their side lawn at 8 pm on August 3, 10, 17, and 24. They are free to attend and open to the whole community. Everyone is invited to bring a chair […]
Library hosts power of attorney seminar for young adults
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Are you or your child heading off to college this fall? We have an important seminar for you! Laurie Brewis will present, “Back to School with Power of Attorney: What Every 18 year old (and older) Needs to Know About Planning for the Unexpected” on Saturday August 11 (11 […]
Upcoming August library events
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Wed. Aug 1 – Fri. Aug 31 MDL Rocks (Painted Rock Hunt) Wed. Aug 1 – Fri Aug 31 School Supply Drive Wed. Aug 1 at 10 am Story Time; at 6:30 pm Knit Night Sat. Aug 4 from 10 am – noon, Friends of the Library Book Donation Day […]
Emanuel Church’s Ice Cream Social this Thursday!
Emanuel United Church of Christ will be holding its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 2nd from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at 324 West Main Street. Join them for delicious food, cake, ice cream, and fun with friends. The menu includes BBQ sandwich or hot chicken sandwich for $3, hot dogs and Mac & cheese […]
ALI Fall registration kick-off
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learning Institute Ah, August … and perhaps getting away comes to mind. Classes offered by the Adult Learners Institute in Chelsea provide you with many interesting destinations, and without packing any luggage. Exploring the islands and architecture of the Scandinavian islands or a visit to Egypt may be in order […]
Old fashioned ice cream social in Saline
From the moment one steps through the white board fence surrounding the Weber Blaess One-Room School located at 520 Woodland Drive in Saline, you can enjoy homemade ice cream with a variety of toppings as ladies with white gloves and parasols leisurely stroll the grounds on August 19, 2018 from 1 – 4 pm. Grilled […]
St. Mary’s Annual Rumage Sale
St. Mary Church will be holding its annual rummage sale at the Parish Center located at 110 W. Madison Street (behind the Marathon Gas Station) on Thursday August 9th and Friday August 10th from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday August 11th from 9 am to 4 pm. Sale items will include furniture, kitchen items, holiday […]
Manchester Library collecting school supplies for local students
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library As part of the Manchester District Library’s continual support of our community’s education and literacy, we will once again be collecting school supplies for Manchester Community School District students during the month of August. As in past years, all donated supplies will be distributed to teachers for use in […]
Henzie Road to remain closed this week
While Henzie Road over Iron Creek in Manchester Township was expected to be reopened last week after the culvert replacement was completed, Henzie Road between Bowens and Burtless Roads will continue to remain closed while the Washtenaw County Road Commission restores the stream.
