Local Art at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Mireille Prusak Beginning Monday, November 21, and running through the end of December, the Manchester District Library will host a showcase of local artwork. The display will present works that span the artistic spectrum--everything from paintings to pottery, jewelry to felt-work projects. Some of the artwork will even be for sale, offering patrons the […]
Brownie troop learns life skill sewing their own sashes
Last Friday, the second graders of Manchester Brownie troop 40673, with help of many parent volunteers, sewed their own Brownie sashes. The girls selected the correct pattern size, traced patterns, cut out their sashes, assisted in ironing the hems, then sewed their sashes on sewing machines. While waiting their turns on the sewing machines, the […]
Tecumseh Players to Present The Christmas Schooner
The Tecumseh Players will present "The Christmas Schooner," at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee Street. Come see Manchester's own Summer Chandler and Betty Cummings, who both have roles. Performances will be Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, at 8 pm and Sunday, December 11, at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by […]
See Finding Dory at the Manchester District Library
Come to the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 25, at 2 pm to catch a free showing of the animated feature Finding Dory. Everyone’s favorite lovable but forgetful blue fish from Finding Nemo returns with a new quest. This time she’s on a search to find her real parents, while learning about the true […]
Manchester High School 2016-2017 First Marking Period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Andreone, Madison N Ballard, Braeden A Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Burch, Abigail L Campbell, Courtney R Collins, Riley J Depp, Julia E Edwards, Kelsey L Engel, Lorna M Fegan, Rachel A Good, Jordan A Goodell, Caleb M Grigonis, Tyler J Hamilton, Abbegail J […]
Kiwanis soliciting 2017 Crazy Ca$h grant applications
The Manchester Area Kiwanis Club is gearing up for the 18th Annual Crazy Ca$h night on March 4, 2017. As in past years, they have in place a process that allows community groups to apply for a portion of the raffle proceeds. If selected, the group will be expected to assist in selling tickets, serving on […]
Sheriff Department reminds drivers of pedestrian awareness during dark hours
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff Dept. SAFETY REMINDER FOR DRIVERS. Look out for those using the roadways to walk/bicycle/jog in the early and late hours when it can be difficult to see. Give these users lots of room to proceed safely on their way. Slow down and proceed with these other users of the roadway […]
Manchester veterans honored in Klager assemblies on Veterans Day
On Friday afternoon, Klager Elementary School held two, hour-long Veterans Day assemblies both in honor of Manchester’s veterans and in order to educate the students. Attended by the members of Manchester’s American Legion Post including Lauren Huber, Bob Trent, Francis Heckaman, Chuck Steele, Jerry Miller, Lester Koch, and Doug Harvey, as well as Legion Auxiliary members, the cafeteria was filled with local youngsters. […]
Local water quality protection forum to be held in Freedom Township
Are you interested in protecting our water, right here in the Manchester area? On December 10th from 9 am to 1:30 pm, at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 East Pleasant Lake Rd, eight groups including Freedom Township, the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association, Citizens Respecting Our Waters (CROW), Huron River Watershed Council, Michigan […]
