Manchester Senior Center organizing Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
by Sara Swanson Building off of the success of the free Valentine’s lunch, the Manchester Senior Center is planning another special holiday meal, but this time they are bringing in an executive chef! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (entrance off of rear parking lot), is holding […]
The Shakespeare Club looks at Rembrandt’s palette
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club The paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) are so recognizable that we are bound to look at one of his paintings and say, “Oh, yeah, that’s a Rembrandt.” His 300 paintings include 90 self-portraits but many are also of his beloved wife, Saskia, whose death in 1642 only six […]
Looking for volunteers? Looking to volunteer? 5HF can help
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Volunteering in the 5 Healthy Towns service area just became easier, as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and One Big Thing unveiled a new volunteer portal on onebigconnection.org. Inspired by an earlier Chelsea Wellness Coalition– and 5HF-supported project called Volunteer Chelsea, the One Big Connection Volunteer Portal […]
Washtenaw Housing Alliance expands affordable housing options for older adults through Shared Housing Program
submitted by Amanda Carlisle, Executive Director, Washtenaw Housing Alliance The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) launched its Shared Housing Program in August 2025 to increase access to safe and affordable housing for residents of Washtenaw County and to help older adults age in place. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s most recent Out of […]
Washtenaw Health Project reports significant drop in marketplace enrollment as premium costs surge
submitted by Jeremy Lapedis, Executive Director, Washtenaw Health Project The Washtenaw Health Project (WHP) reports a sharp decline in health insurance enrollment during the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period, reflecting growing affordability challenges for local families. WHP assisted 551 individuals in enrolling in Marketplace coverage for 2026—down from 804 enrollees the previous year, […]
Rain barrel sale! Reduce your home water use while protecting waterways from run-off.
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Specialist, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2026. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters to the public to purchase for water catchment systems, and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, […]
Library offering 3 Olympic National Park Programs this March
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On March 2, dive into ocean conservation and become an official Olympic National Park Ocean Steward at Manchester District Library! Participants will learn how to care for our oceans by completing an activity workbook and virtually exploring Olympic National Park at 3:30pm in the upstairs lounge on the […]
Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on March 5 for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester District […]
ALI announces its March 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan), a promoter of life-long education, continues its spring 2026 term with six March classes, covering a range of topics: genealogy, fraud, cooking, bagpipes, gardening, and beavers. Dig down into your family’s roots with Bill O’Reilly, an experienced genealogist, when […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Meeting Notice The Freedom Township Board of Review The Freedom Twp. Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, Mi 48158 The Freedom Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00pm-7:00pm — Organizational Meeting (No property assessment appeals will be heard at this meeting) Monday, March 9, 2026, 2:00pm-5:00pm […]
