Victory Baptist Church events: Vacation Bible School & gospel concert
Victory Baptist Church, located at 419 S. Macomb St. will be holding its Vacation Bible School on August 1st through 5th from 9 am to noon. This year’s theme is Answers in Genesis’ “Ocean Commotion.” The Forester Brothers Family will once again be joining Vacation Bible School on Friday, Aug. 5 for some music, fun, pizza and […]
Austin Rd to close for new culvert THURSDAY, July 28
The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced today that on Thursday, July 28, 2016, Fonson Company, Inc. will CLOSE Austin Road between Schneider Road and Ernst Road in Bridgewater Township to all traffic, to replace the concrete span bridge with a new concrete box culvert. This road closure will remain in effect from July 28, 2016, […]
Leslie Science & Nature Center coming to the library & end of Summer Reading Program celebration
The Manchester District Library is having a Summer Reading Finale party to congratulate and celebrate the success of all the intrepid participants who finished the program. The party will take place at the library on Friday, July 29, from 5-6 pm. You must have completed the entire program and received your “Certificate of Completion” to attend. […]
FREE family movies in August
In August, Sharon United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Pleasant Lake Rd. & M-52, is hosting three movie nights. The family friendly movies are free and will be shown outside, under the stars behind the Fellowship Hall, starting at dusk, around 9 pm. Popcorn and beverages are available for purchase (free-will offering). Bring your own lawn […]
Registration open for 8th Annual Run Manchester
After taking a year off, Run Manchester is back and raring to go! Join the energy and fun for the 8th Annual Run Manchester on Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to run, jog, walk, hop, or roll your way through a 1 mile fun run, 5K, or 10K course. The […]
2016 Chicken Broil (photos)
Teresa Benedict, serving as spokesperson for the Manchester Chicken Broil reported that while the storm that broke right at the beginning of the Chicken Broil dampened take-out and the eat-in lines, the drive-through line kept going “fast and furious!” The last chickens were going on the fire just as the rain hit, and though it rained […]
2016 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show THIS week
Visit the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds July 24-29 for the 2016 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. This family-friendly, no-cost public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw county youth. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills through club involvement and […]
Freedom Township holding public hearing on fence issue & other proposed changes to the zoning ordinance
On Aug 4, 7pm at Freedom Township Hall, located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, the Freedom Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendments will “clarify the residential density, floor area ratio, and ground floor coverage standards that apply to submerged lands; remove the privacy screen […]
Bridgewater Support Services – a mental health resource with horses!
A frequent topic, whenever wellness in Manchester is discussed, is the state of mental health in our community and what can be done to improve it. One of the few local practitioners in the field working to make things better is Amber Burkhardt-Sidebottom, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health counselor. At her practice, […]
Popular Writing Workshops Continue at the Manchester District Library
By popular demand, the Manchester District Library writing workshops continue! The third writing workshop will be on Tuesday, July 26, from 2-3 pm. The class is open to anyone 13 or older who loves to write. Pre-register by calling 734-428-8045 or stopping in. Registration is suggested but not required. There is no charge to participate.
