“Life is Changed, Not Ended” – St. Mary inviting public to special forum
Winter is the season that in literature may serve as a symbol for “death” with the following season of spring symbolizing new life. Death brings to mind deep and sometimes difficult thoughts and yet is ever a part of life. In this midwinter period, the people of St. Mary Manchester Church are hosting a forum […]
Cardio Beats comes to Manchester
Manchester Community Education is bringing a new type of work out to Manchester on Monday evenings, “Cardio Beats.” Work up a sweat in this full-body workout that combines cardio, strength, conditioning, yoga and Pilates movements designed to tone your body while jamming out and finding your inner rock star! The first class will be held […]
School Board recognized by district in honor of School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and Manchester Community Schools is joining 540 local and 56 intermediate school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education. School board members, Chris Fegan, Mike Austin, Rebecca Harvey, Dara Psarouthakis and newly elected Tom Mann, Jeremy Koch and Karen Rothfuss, received […]
Wellness Coalition Seeks Proposals for Programs to Help Kids Reduce Screen Time
Did you know that according to the Manchester Wellness Coalition, 55% of the youth in Manchester get TOO MUCH Screen time outside of school? This is even more stark when you compare that number to the 18% of kids who get too much screen time county-wide. Too much screen time leads to poor social interaction skills, […]
Manchester homeschooling families invited to meet with superintendent
Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent Cherie Vanatter is inviting local homeschool families, with students of any age, along with other families living in the school district whose children do not currently attend Manchester Schools, to come to an informal conversation with the superintendent and administration on February 6 at 6 pm. This event is planned to discuss parent needs […]
2017 Senior Resource Guide to Washtenaw County now available
The 2017 Washtenaw County Senior Resource Guide is now available online and in print. The free guide provides information for a variety of services, particularly for low-income seniors. Services include everything from housing information and chore and maintenance help to substance abuse support and emergency services. The 2017 guide is made possible through the continuing partnership […]
Sesquicentennial planning open house reminder
Reminder – Manchester Sesquicentennial Planning Open House will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 pm at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 E. Main. Come see what’s being planned for our village’s 150th birthday celebration which will be held August 1-8, 2017! Organizers are looking for your feedback, ideas, and volunteer help! Light […]
Freedom Township reverses decision to expand planning commission, does appoint lake resident to commission
Upon leaving the monthly Freedom Township Board meeting held on December 13th, residents who attended believed that in addition to reappointing current planning commission members who were up for reappointment, the township had voted unanimously that night to expand the 5-person commission to a 7-person commission. In addition, the board had appointed two additional residents […]
Consumers Energy coming to Manchester to sign up residents for payment assistance program
Do you owe money on your Consumers Energy account? The Manchester Community Resource Center would like to invite you to the upcoming Consumers Energy (CE) CARE fair at the Community Resource Center located at 410 City Rd on Monday, January 23rd from 10am-3pm. Appointments are not required. If you need directions, call the Community Resource […]
Winter sunset in the Ervin-Stucki Preserve
In addition to our county park, Sharon Mills, the Manchester area boasts seven county preserves. Next to the Leonard Preserve, which borders the Village, the closest county preserve to the village is the Ervin-Stucki Preserve in Bridgewater Township. The 126-acre Ervin-Stucki Preserve, which was established in 2003, includes over 1.2 miles of River Raisin shoreline. Currently the Ervin-Stucki […]
