Klager Kids Garland Walk to School Wednesday
Klager Elementary Students have the option of walking to school from Chi Bro Park every Wednesday at 7:45 am to promote exercise, cut down on traffic congestion at Klager, and increase outdoor time. Last Wednesday was a special holiday season-themed walk, “The Garland Walk.” Photos courtesy of Ruth VanBogelen.
MHS Forming Robotics Team – Need Sponsors & Mentors
Manchester High School is starting a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics team. High schools from around the country build their own robot and then use the robot to compete against other schools in local tournaments. Manchester Community Schools will be considered a rookie team this season as this is the district’s first season competing. The team […]
Elementary Science Olympiad Team is Recruiting Coaches
Do you geek science? Then you may be the perfect coach for Manchester Elementary Science Olympiad Team. Science Olympiad encourages and helps develop a love of science. Organizers want kids to have the opportunity to explore new scientific concepts while collaborating with new friends. Each event in which the team chooses to have students compete requires a coach. A coach […]
WCRC Imposes Weight Restriction on Henzie Rd Bridge over Iron Creek
Effective Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Washtenaw County Road Commission imposes a 5 ton weight restriction on Henzie Rd over Iron Creek located in Manchester Township, Section 27 – Between Bowens Rd and Burtless Rd. Previously there was no weight restriction. The WCRC also announced weight restrictions on the other following structures in Washtenaw County: a restriction […]
Manchester Community Brass Band Christmas Concert
Nothing sounds more like Christmas than brass instruments playing holiday favorites! Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Manchester Community Brass Band performing their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 20 at 2 pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated.
Washtenaw Sheriff Department Offering FREE Skywarn Spotter Training
Are you interested in being on the frontline, defending Manchester from severe weather? The Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services in conjunction with the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac is offering Skywarn Spotter training free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older interested in being trained in severe weather identification, protection, and reporting procedures. The […]
17th Annual Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h Tickets Now On Sale
The 17th annual Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h event will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2016. On one night, some 85 or more volunteers come together with 14 award-winning service groups and $14,000 in cash and prizes. It’s called “crazy cash” for a reason. The main board reverse raffle for $5,000 cash will be supplemented by […]
Toys for Tots Collection Begins
The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are once again sponsoring the Manchester area Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Manchester District Library, Manchester Post Office, Manchester Pharmacy, Old National Bank, Manchester True Value Hardware, Dollar General, Linda’s Diner, Ash Auto and Manchester Township Offices. The final toy pickup will be on December 21, […]
Family Friendly New Years Eve Party Planned in Chelsea
SRSLY is gearing up for its eighth annual New Year’s Eve party with a great line-up of games, prizes, and music– and is inviting Manchester families to come join the fun! The SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party will take place from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, Dec. 31 at Beach Middle School in Chelsea. The event […]
