Early Manchester Photographers – Part 2 of 4
by Ray Berg and Alan Dyer In Part 1 of this series, the authors identified several early photographers who established studios in downtown Manchester in the 1860s through 1890s. We began with Susan T. Speechly, who operated studios in Manchester, Ann Arbor and Dundee, and specialized in formal portrait photography. Her business in Manchester was […]
23 Volunteers Nominated by Manchester Organizations for Recognition Awards
Nineteen Manchester organizations have nominated twenty-three outstanding volunteers from the area to be recognized for volunteer service to Manchester community at the 27th annual Community Resource Center banquet on Friday, November 14th. Nominees are those who give back to the community through various programs, projects and events. They are… Howard E. Parr nominated by Manchester Area Historical Society Pete […]
Presentation Aimed at Caregivers of Aging Parents
Check out the profile of Breeda Miller we ran last week HERE.
Robert and Marie Pratt to Celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pratt of Manchester will celebrate their 75th wedding Anniversary this November with family and friends. They were married November 23, 1939 at the Sharon United Methodist Church where they are still members. Mrs. Pratt was the organist for 32 years and still plays the piano occasionally. Mr. Pratt has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 42 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
