Local screening of documentary on Elder Abuse
Did you know that for the first time in history, Washtenaw County seniors will outnumber school-age children? At the same time that the population is growing, we know that a startling number of elders face abusive conditions. Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or […]
Still time to register your soon-to-be kindergartener for Safety Town
The week of August 15th Klager cafeteria will come alive with Manchester’s 2016 Safety Town Program. The program runs from 8:30 - 11:30 am each day that week, culminating in a graduation ceremony at the end of the session on Friday. This will be Beckie Brewis’ 14th year of coordinating and teaching the program. Safety Town […]
Manchester's 2016 Preschool Graduates
On May 27th, 19 preschoolers graduated from the Manchester Co-op Preschool in the Nellie Ackerson Gym surrounded by family, friends, and delicious food catered by Stockwell’s. Graduates performed a song to the tune of “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra. The theme of the graduation was based upon the book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. […]
Manchester School Board asks community members to help determine schools' focus
With the Manchester District Schools experiencing a multi-year budget deficit and dwindling fund balance, the Michigan Association of Schools Boards has been asked to lead Manchester Community Schools through the strategic planning process to determine what the funding priorities will be in coming years. "As a first step in this process," Superintendent Cherie Vannatter […]
Baccalaureate Service held for MHS Grads
Last Thursday evening, the Manchester High School Baccalaureate Service was held. Each year it is hosted by a different Manchester-area church. This year the service took place at St. Mary Catholic Church. A representative from St. Mary explained, "The Baccalaureate Service is a religious service organized by area clergy to occur just before graduation and […]
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption - This book is the reason to join a book discussion group - a book review by Patty Swaney
by Patty Swaney who read this book for the Manchester District Library's book discussion group. A book review of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson I am finding that there is much going on to give you hope. The NY Times just had a headline today "States Move Toward Treating 17-Year-Old Offenders […]
Out of the Darkness Walk raises awareness and $1,115 for suicide prevention
On Saturday, over 60 walkers met in Carr Park, some with matching T-shirts, some with their whole families. They walked from Carr Park, down Main Street to Wolverine Street and back. They were participating in the 2nd Annual Out of Darkness Manchester High School CampusWalk and raised $1,115 for the American Society for Suicide Prevention. Megan Linski, the organizer of […]
Frank's Place to celebrate National Doughnut Day with fundraiser for veterans
National Doughnut Day is celebrated the first Friday of June, which this year falls on June 3rd. You won’t need to look any farther than Frank’s in the Morning at 104 East Main for a good place to celebrate it. Frank’s which makes their donuts fresh every morning they are open, will be opening their […]
St Mary Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Christi Procession
On Sunday, May 29, following the 10:30 am Mass at St. Mary, the parish celebrated a "Corpus Christi Procession" around the Village green in front of the church in the beautiful summery weather. The last time St. Mary held a similar procession was was five years ago. Although superficially similar to the Filipino procession for May Crowning last week, […]
