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.
Obituary: Jack Edward Rowe
Jack Edward Rowe, age 87, long-time Manchester resident, passed away July 24, 2018 at Brookdale Adrian, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lenawee. He was born on the family farm July 12, 1931, in Delta, Ohio to David and Mary (Carter) Rowe. Jack married the love of his life, Marjorie Tower, […]
Obituary: Nancy Budnik Weaver
Nancy Budnik Weaver, 83, Peachtree City, Georgia died July 24 at home. She is survived by her husband, David, son Mark, daughter Julie, and sister Delores Bunney of Aiken, South Carolina. Nancy was born in Detroit and lived in Manchester, Michigan until she moved to Ann Arbor and met her husband David while he […]
