Sara Swanson

Middle Schoolers Take a Step Toward Breaking Down Social Barriers on “Mix-It-Up at Lunch” Day

Students at Manchester Middle School joined more than one million other students across the country to help break down social and racial barriers by participating in the 12th annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day. The goal is to create learning environments where students see each other as individuals and not just as members of a […]

 Sara Swanson

Student “Walking Wednesdays” Program Has Begun

Starting last Wednesday, elementary and middle school students can walk in a group to school from a park.  Participants will receive a chain necklace and, for each Wednesday they walk, will receive toe tokens to add to their necklace. The two meeting locations are Carr Park at 7:30am or Chi-Bro Park at 7:40am. The Walking Wednesdays program […]

 Sara Swanson

Sharon United Methodist Holiday Craft Show

Sharon United Methodist Church is hosting a holiday craft show in connection with Christmas in the Village in Manchester on November 22. They will have 35+ vendors with a wide variety of handmade items for sale. The Craft Show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will also be available from 11am to 1pm. They are […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS Drama Club to Present “Almost Maine” November 8th & 9th

On November 8th and 9th the Manchester High School Drama Club will present their first ever student-led production. The play, chosen by the Drama Club officers, is John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine”, a charming picture of love and relationships.  Show times are Saturday, November 8th at 7pm and Sunday, November 9th at 2pm. Tickets are $8 for […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2014

The November 2014 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download by clicking: NOVEMBER TRUMPETER, 2014(1). This month it discusses volunteering efforts of Rosemary Whelan, donors the organization is thankful for, the success and future of the flu shot clinic, future collaboration with the Wellness Coalition, the need for senior representatives at […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Department Steps Up Seat Belt Enforcement

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, U of M Department of Public Safety, and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety will step up enforcement and be on the lookout for unbuckled and impaired drivers in Washtenaw County. This takes place from October 27 through November 9. Law Enforcement Officers will work over 200 hours in Washtenaw County […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for Village, October 24th–30th, 2014

There were 27 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to the 1000Blk of E. Duncan and the 100Blk of Hibbard to assist two unrelated medical emergencies pending arrival of Fire and Ambulance personnel. A Traffic Crash was reported in the 20000Blk of Dutch Dr. Five various ordinance violations were reported to property owners […]

 Sara Swanson

Calendar for November 3rd – 9th, 2014

The Mirror has pulled information from multiple websites and have combined them into a community calendar here. Sports schedules can be found here. If you have events that you would like added to this calendar, please e-mail us at themanchestermirror@gmail.com and we’d be more than happy to do so. Each Monday we will highlight activities that are […]

 Sara Swanson

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Veterans Day Potluck

In honor of the men and women who have served the United States through military service, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 117 will join fellow ALA members across the country in celebrating their dedication and sacrifice at a potluck dinner on Sunday November 9, 2014. The dinner will be held at 1:00 PM at the Old Legion […]

 Sara Swanson

Swiss Steak Dinner to Benefit Sharon United Methodist

The Sharon United Methodist Church located at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road will be holding their Swiss Steak Dinner Saturday, November 1 from 5 – 7pm. Just $10 for adults and kids ages 13 & up, and $7 for kids ages 5 – 12 (4 & under are free) will get one […]