Conservation District Tree and Plant Sale
With the warm, springlike weather we have all been thinking ahead to gardens and yards. The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Spring Plant Sale is coming to a close so now is the perfect time to get your order in. Trees and shrubs for such conservation uses as: windbreaks, screens, wildlife habitat, soil erosion and reforestation; […]
Dr. Chelsea Render – from the Floor of the US Senate to Caring for Manchester’s Large Animals
by Christina Lirones On a brisk February day, veterinarian Chelsea Render, her fiancé Joe Koengeter, and their dogs Brewtus and Lexie warmly welcomed me to their farm. With a lovely view of sloping farmland, woods and wetlands, a row of bluebird houses in the backyard, and large outbuildings, Dr. Render described their new home as “a […]
Manchester Celebrates National Ag Week with Placemats, Posters & Books
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and area FFA programs will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 13-19 and Ag Day on Tuesday March 15th. Local events and activities are designed to raise awareness about the many ways America’s farmers provide […]
March Gardening Advice for Manchester – 2016
by Jennifer Fairfield Editor’s Note: Manchester resident, Jennifer Fairfield, owns and operates the Garden Mill in Chelsea, serves on the Manchester Community Garden Committee, and volunteers with the school gardens at Klager and the MECC. That taste of spring over the weekend really got me longing to get gardening! And I was seeing some signs […]
Coffee with the Superintendent THIS Wednesday
Do you have questions about the building configuration meetings … or M-STEP test results? Worried that the budget crisis will result in cuts to humanities and arts? Are you bothered by concussion risks associated with school sports? Or concerned that iPads are being overused or possibly underused in the classroom? Come this Wednesday to a special meeting […]
Crazy Cash 2016 (photos)
Kiwanis, with the help of many other community groups and volunteers held their 17th annual Crazy Cash event on Saturday night. Unlike last year, no deal was reached and the grand prize of $5,000 went to one ticket holder, #199. More than 90 volunteers–including high school athletes helping with setup and take-down, Key Clubbers who […]
Riverfolk Bringing Tango to Manchester with The Oblivion Project
The Oblivion Project will be playing Manchester on March 26, 2016 in the 6th concert of the Blacksmith Shop Concert Series. The Oblivion Project, formed in 2003, is well known for playing Nuevo Tango works of Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla. Click HERE to listen. The Saturday night concert will begin at 7:30 pm. The venue, Manchester’s […]
Klager Talent Show Rescheduled (Again)
Klager’s Talent Show has experienced bad luck with weather two Wednesdays in a row. Twice it was canceled because of snow storms and rescheduled. Its newest date and time is Monday, March 21st at 6:30 in the Klager Gym. It is free and open to the public. Click HERE to see photos of each act at dress rehearsal.
