Highlights of the 2015 CRC Recognition Banquet
Last Friday night, Chelsea Hospital’s Dining room was packed with Manchester’s volunteers and community groups. The Community Resource Center’s Volunteer Recognition Banquet was a sold-out success with a theme of “Manchester Bridge” and Hollie Kolcz and Aaron Helber serving as masters of ceremonies. After a rousing game of Manchester Bridge (it’s a lot like poker) […]
Council to be Updated on Bridge Delays Tonight
With progress on the Main Street Bridge slowing in recent weeks, the Manchester Village Council will meet with engineers from AECOM at tonight’s meeting. AECOM is on the agenda to update the Council and village administration on schedule delays due to a variety of causes, primarily the sub-contractor Anlaan taking much longer to complete the […]
Nominees Announced for CRC Volunteer Recognition Banquet
This Friday, Nov. 6th, Manchester organizations will be coming together for the 28th year in a row to honor their top volunteers at the annual Community Resource Center Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Each nominee will receive a certificate recognizing them on behalf of their organization. This year 18 organizations are recognizing a volunteer. Organizations and volunteers include: […]
Manchester Youth Orchestra to Hold Auditions
The Manchester Youth Orchestra (MYOP) is now accepting registrations for their upcoming auditions on December 22nd. Any area musician (strings, winds, brass, or percussion) ages 9-14 can apply to be invited to audition for the youth orchestra. Additional requirements include submitting a teacher recommendation, having an instrument, participating in private lessons or enrolled in a […]
Barbara Fuller Launches Campaign for State Representative in Michigan’s 52nd District
Manchester’s Barbara Fuller recently announced that she has entered the race for the 52nd district state house seat. “Having lived in Sharon Township for 30 years, I identify with the unique character of western Washtenaw County and the people who live here. I am an independent thinker, hard worker and a person of integrity. I […]
November Gardening Advice for Manchester – 2015
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. It may not seem like winter is coming, based on the forecast for this week (70’s!), but it’s bound to […]
Halloween in the Village 2015
Despite the drizzle and change in location of the caramel apples and pumpkin bowling, Manchester had another Happy Halloween!
Family Trivia Night THIS Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 7th, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) will be holding Family Trivia Night at Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E. Pleasant Lake Road. This family friendly event will be fun for ALL ages with questions for varied age groups and interests! Doors will open at 3:30 pm. Trivia will begin at 4pm. The cost […]
