Sharon Township’s 2nd Annual Picnic scheduled
Last year Sharon Township residents enjoyed their first Annual Picnic despite the rain, and have scheduled their second Annual Picnic for September 23 from noon to 4 pm at the the Town Hall, located at 18010 West Pleasant Lake Road. The picnic, which will be a potluck, will also be in celebration of the hall’s […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis 3-Aug-17
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Aug-17 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. Four Board members were present (quorum) with 15 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Jun-17 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
1860s Recipe: Green Tomato Pie
This recipe is a modernized version of a civil-war era classic. It was provided as a sample recipe during the Sesquicentennial Main Street Dinner in Wurster Park yesterday as is presented here on behalf of the Main Street Dinner Committee: Green Tomato Pie ingredients 1 qt. sliced green tomatoes 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup seedless […]
August Gardening Advice 2017
This summer has been almost ideal for vegetable gardening. It has been pretty consistently warm, but not too hot. Ann Arbor only officially hit 90 degrees once in July (though we came close once or twice more). The high, but not too high, temps really have produced some serious tomato, pepper, eggplant and bean plants […]
A slice of history at the Blacksmith Shop – a round from the Manchester oak that witnessed 275 years of history
Submitted by Sybil Kolon On Saturday, August 5, from noon to 4 PM, the Blacksmith Shop will be open for blacksmithing demonstrations as part of the Sesquicentennial Arts Walk. There will be a new addition on display, a slice (known as a cookie or round) from the West Austin Road Bur Oak that once graced the north […]
Reviving the oldest Manchester Enterprise
When plans for the celebrating Manchester Village’s Sesquicentennial began to be made, we came up with the plan to reprint and re-issue the first Manchester Enterprise ever printed. The Manchester Enterprise was first printed on Oct 17th, 1867, almost 150 years ago and the same year the Village of Manchester was incorporated. George Spafford and […]
Vicky Wurster to be crowned Manchester Sesquicentennial Queen
This Thursday, during the evening Gazebo concert, the Sesquicentennial Queen will be crowned. Vicky Wurster (Vicky Roberts at the time) played a special role 50 years during Manchester’s Centennial celebration, serving as the Centennial Queen. Once she has been re-crowned this week, she will have the double distinction of serving both as Manchester’s Centennial Queen and Manchester’s […]
River Raisin Watershed Council to host Look & See: A Cinematic portrait of writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry
The River Raisin Watershed Council (RRWC) is hosting a screening of the award-winning Sundance documentary LOOK & SEE, a powerful cinematic portrait of Wendell Berry—farmer, activist, and one of America’s most significant living writers. The film will be screened on Monday, August 14, 7:30 pm, at The Adrian Theater (details below). Tickets must be reserved […]
Girl Scout Caitlyn Baskins, to serve as Senior Patrol Leader of Mackinac Island Governor’s Honor Guard
Manchester Girl Scout, Caitlyn Baskins, was recently recognized as Senior Patrol Leader for Mackinac Island Governor’s Honor Guard (MIGHG) Troop #609. Caitlyn is in her sixth year as a scout in MIGHG Troop #609. As the Senior Patrol Leader, Caitlyn is responsible for the overall organization and conduct of the troop of 56 Girl Scouts. […]
Freedom Childcare Center to celebrate its 5th anniversary
Freedom Childcare Center, located at 8753 Pleasant Lake Road, is a program of St. Thomas Lutheran Church also in Freedom Township. The center is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a special outdoor worship service on August 20th, at 10 am on the grounds of the childcare center. The service will be led by Pastor Charles Schulz, […]
