CRC expanding deliveries & helping prepare taxes in the new year
by Sara Swanson The Manchester community came through this holiday season and the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) still has an abundance of shelf-safe food thanks to their generosity. Carol Wotring, director, stated, “We had an absolutely amazing amount of shelf-stable food donated to us during the holidays — the elementary school alone donated more […]
Shakespeare Club meets musically and welcomes new members
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Two musical geniuses were the subjects of the Shakespeare Club’s presentations for the last two formal meetings of 2023. An African-American composer, Florence Price (1887–1953), was Joan Gaughan’s subject at the November 9 meeting, and the December 5 meeting featured Barbara Madaj’s discussion of Elvis Presley (1935–1977) using as […]
Health-related businesses and organizations sought for community health fair
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Calling all health-related businesses and organizations! With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions and at the top of that list is HEALTH. The Manchester District Library (MDL) is happy to invite all of our local health professionals to participate in the Manchester Community Health Fair on Saturday, […]
Winter Wander at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Wander frozen fields and the river’s edge as you observe local trees, wildlife, and hopefully tracks if there is snow with a winter wander in the Sharon Mills County Park at 10am on Saturday, February 24, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. Space is […]
January 2024 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill As I sat down to write this, I had the song “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by the Everly Brothers going through my head. Probably because right now, that seems like all I can do about my gardens. While we are certainly not getting typical Michigan winter […]
Obituary: Dianne Ruth Schwab
Dianne Ruth Schwab, 88, of Traverse City passed away at Joy Givers Senior Home on January 6, 2024. Dianne’s family and friends will gather on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and Monday, January 22, 2024, from 10am to 11am at St. Joe’s Catholic Church in […]
Make a decoupage Valentine box
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come to the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make a personalized Valentine Box for that special someone on Wednesday, January 17, at 3:30pm in the Village Room. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages up to 12. This is a free event. Stop by the library or visit […]
Obituary: Richard Arnold Kuntz
TECUMSEH — Richard Arnold Kuntz (Dick), age 95, of Tecumseh, died peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was born at 6:13am on March 10, 1928, at the family home in Indianapolis, Ind., to the Reverend Werner H. and Litana C. (Messerli) Kuntz. Dick […]
Adult Book Club to discuss ‘The Night Watchman‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich on Wednesday, January 17. This is the book club’s contemporary fiction selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin at […]
Helmke named to Dean’s List
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher […]
