Life Stories Social Hour is back!
The Community Resource Center (CRC)-hosted, social hour “Life Stories” is starting back up on Tuesday, October 9th from 1 – 2 pm, for the first time since the CRC’s move to its new location at Riverside Intermediate School. As before, it will be held at the CRC and facilitated by Kathy Walz, LMSW, the Behavioral Health Navigator from St. […]
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, residents are encouraged to “Look. Listen. Learn.”
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The Manchester Township Fire […]
Zion Lutheran Church’s Annual Sauerkraut Supper
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is having their Annual Sauerkraut Supper on Saturday, October 13th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: Roast Pork, Sausage, Kniffles, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, Applesauce, Pickled Beets, Rolls, Homemade Pies, and Beverages. The church community will be partnering with the Washtenaw County Recycling […]
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 […]
