Behavioral health navigator to come to Manchester weekly
In 2015, the Manchester Wellness Coalition and 5 Heathy Towns Foundation paid for a multi-month long phone survey known as the Health Improvement Plan Survey or “HIP” Survey. Many surprising statistics came out of the results, but one of the most dire was the state of mental health in Manchester. Analyzing answers to multiple questions to […]
All three Manchester Schools designated as 2016 MI HEARTSafe Schools
Last week, the Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and Education (MDE); American Heart Association (AHA); Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA); and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (MAP-SCDY) awarded 105 schools in Michigan, including Manchester’s Klager Elementary, Middle School and High School with the MI HEARTSafe […]
3rd Annual Haunted High School THIS Saturday
Looking for some spooky, scary family friendly fun? Then you will love the third Annual Haunted High School event on Saturday, October 29 beginning at 4 pm, which includes Haunted Hallways (including a less scary version for the little ones), crafts, games, and a costume contest. Haunted High School has been organized by Students Leading […]
Caramel apples, pumpkin bowling & Trick-or-Treating
As always, the Village of Manchester will hold trick-or-treating from 5 to 7 pm on Oct. 31st. This year, that falls on a Monday. In addition to the many businesses and houses that will be handing out treats, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, partnered with Kiwanis and the Civic Club, will be giving away free […]
Halloween celebration at Sharon United Methodist Church
Sharon United Methodist Church is holding a Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2016. This will include lunch at 12:30 pm and an age-appropriate activity for children from 2 to 8 years old. Wear your favorite costume, capture a family photo and enjoy the fun! Everyone is invited. For more details call Nicole Drake at 734.428.1398.
Community Garden yielded 2,000 lbs of produce this summer!
Whether it was perfect weather or the dedication of this year’s Community Garden gardeners, Ruth VanBogelen was happy to report that this summer the Manchester Community Garden produced well over 2000 lbs. of produce, and that was 1850 lbs. before the pumpkins and other winter squash were picked! The Community Garden is located on Klager Elementary School […]
Manchester District Library celebrates it’s friends group
submitted by Mireille Prusak This past week, October 16 through October 22, 2016, was National Friends of Libraries Week. The Manchester District Library would like to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude for the work of our own Friends group. Friends of Libraries groups offer a tremendous source of support to the libraries in […]
Time to shake your mailbox
submitted by the WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is asking county residents to prepare for winter by aggressively shaking their mailbox this month. Shaking the mailbox reveals maintenance needs that should be performed before the winter season begins. “We know that winter damage to mailboxes is inconvenient to residents and we want to minimize […]
Manchester Community Fair presents $2,600 to Chad Tough Foundation
Last Thursday, the Manchester Community Fair presented a check to the ChadTough Foundation for over $2,600 raised during the 2016 Manchester Community Fair.
