Ellen Supers named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year
Luther C. Klager Elementary School announced last week that first grade teacher Ellen Supers has been named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year. This award recognizes an educator who primarily teaches outside of traditional STEM-fields and who has a consistent record of integrating STEM-principles and high quality STEM-related experiences for students. In […]
Manchester resident representing Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve at Friends Group Summit
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a Volunteer and Friends Group Summit for the state parks in Roscommon, the first weekend in March. Manchester resident Janice Kessler will be attending as a representative for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. She is working to form a Friends Group for Watkins Lake. She […]
Manchester Underground presenting Jen Sygit in concert
Michigan based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jen Sygit will be performing in Manchester on February 15 at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm), hosted by Manchester Underground Music and Art on the lower level of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, located at 201 East Main Street. Sygit has released four solo albums. Her latest, It's About Time, […]
Scholastic Action Shooting Program Michigan Banquet
submitted by Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team Manchester’s own Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team has the honor of hosting the second Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Banquet in Michigan. The event will take place on Saturday February 22, at The Washtenaw Farm Council Event Center and Fairgrounds in Ann Arbor. […]
Donate dresses now for Free Prom Dress Shop
The Manchester Ladies Society is looking for donations of clean formal dresses to be used in this year’s free prom dress boutique. Donations can be brought to the front desk of the Manchester District Library. In addition to dresses, the Ladies Society is looking for donations of dress shoes, wraps, small purses, and jewelry. All donations […]
Naloxone forum and training
Would you like to be able to identify the signs of an opioid overdose? Do you want to understand what Naloxone is and how to administer it? Would you like to be better equipped to prevent overdose and reduce harm? Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics is offering a free forum and training Monday, February 10th from […]
Announcement: Happy 50th Birthday
If you know Lynnette Clark, please wish her a Happy 50th Birthday on February 6th!
February 2020 Gardening Advice
by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Are you as tired of the dreary gray days as I am? Don’t get me wrong – I’m not complaining that we haven’t had the bitter cold and huge amounts of snow that January typically brings, but a little sun wouldn’t hurt every now […]
Letter to the editor: Leash law in the Village
February 2, 2020 Dear Manchester residents, My dog was recently attacked and injured within the village limits. This is a reminder to my fellow community members that there is a leash law in our village. This is what owners of unleashed dogs say to me when their dog approaches my dog. "He's friendly." "Don't worry, […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Township who is not already registered, may register […]
