Improve your canasta skills at the library this spring
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join fellow enthusiasts at the Manchester District Library (MDL) to play canasta at 4pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday in May and June. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn, come for a fun and friendly classic card game for all ages. Stop by the […]
New email address for the Trumpeter
by Sara Swanson Jacque Steele, communications coordinator from Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC), announced last week that they are updating their communication and there will be a new contact email for the Trumpeter, MASCC’s monthly newsletter. The new email address is trumpeter@manchesterareaseniors.com. The old email address, mascc2019@yahoo.com, will no longer be valid. If you […]
WCRC: Roadwork in our area this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, May 6, Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin surface maintenance on Pleasant Lake Rd between M-52 and Smythe Rd in Sharon Township. Earlier this year, WCRC crews replaced a crossroad culvert at this location. Next week, crews will return to perform surface maintenance over the crossroad culvert. […]
Manchester resident graduates from Central Michigan University
submitted by Diuble Family Lillian Diuble of Manchester graduated on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration, minor in American Sign Language, certificate in Deaf Studies, and has earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional credential (CNP). While attending CMU, Diuble’s activities included marching in the […]
New Airbnb tax plan hits snag as summer tourism comes to Michigan
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — As another Michigan summer approaches, bringing with it a wave of tourism, over 150 municipal leaders are again begging state lawmakers for support as they attempt to regulate Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in their communities. But that season will likely come and go without any major action […]
Swim season is coming to Michigan. Swimmer’s itch may be going away
by Alex Walters, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Jeff Stratton’s beloved Larks Lake left his feet and legs covered in hundreds of itchy red welts. “It was horrible,” said Stratton, 68, “Crazy itchy. Crazy painful.” The itching was caused by Trichobilharzia stagnicolae, a tiny parasite that ran wild in the lake’s mergansers and snails. The predicament […]
Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud cars
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, introduced a bill in the state House on Thursday that would significantly increase fines for motorists who intentionally modify their vehicles’ exhaust systems resulting in excessively loud noise. “This is definitely beyond just being inconvenienced. This is the No. 1 thing I hear from my constituents […]
Volunteers come together for Alumni Field pavilion roofing project
submitted by Jeff Mann, Chairman/President, Manchester Chicken Broil The pavilion at Alumni Memorial Field has been in need of a new roof. It was decided that the proceeds from the 2024 Chicken Broil will be used for upgrades at Alumni Field. R.D. Kleinschmidt Co. was contacted to replace the roof, and they offered substantial savings if the […]
Twentieth Century Club to focus on National Parks next year
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Twentieth Century Club The Twentieth Century Club has completed their 2023–2024 program, “Let’s Eat.” Oh, did they have an interesting year! Started with a potluck then every month featured recipes and samples of delicious foods. There were pasties, German potato salad, assorted Jell-Os, and sweet cabbage. And finished with delectable […]
Shakespeare Club meets
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club From her collection of Shakespeare videos, Rosemary Whelan enabled the club to enjoy The Merchant of Venice at its meetings on March 12 and 26. Al Pacino is the miserly albeit somewhat sympathetic Shylock, who, through the brilliant efforts of Portia (played by Lynn Collins) and the merchant Antonio (played […]
