Families fuel Michigan bills for parity in mental health insurance coverage
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) It took nearly $300,000 in out-of-pocket costs to save her son’s life, according to Claire Scerbak. But Scerbak said she considers herself lucky. Many Michigan families can’ afford to pay bills for loved ones facing mental health and substance abuse crises. She said her family was forced to pay the […]
Help prune invasive species in Sharon Short Hills Preserve
by Sara Swanson Are you a fan of pruning or helping birds, bees, and butterflies, or both? Join a team “bulldozing” invasive shrubs to help the “B”s—the “B”irds, “B”ees, and “B”utterflies, that is! You’ll use loppers and saws to clear the way for “B” habitat and get ideas for how to turn your own backyard […]
Haunted Hallways, a spooky event at MHS!
by Sara Swanson Another annual event is returning! SRSLY Manchester has secured just enough help that Haunted Hallways is going ahead! Come experience some spooky, scary family-friendly fun at the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, October 27, from 6 to 9pm. Admission is $5, or free for those under age 3. In addition to […]
Natural Remedies Part 2 with Dr. Nia
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Dr. Nia Aguirre, naturopathic doctor and medicinal herbalist, to learn practical, natural prevention and remedies to head off the upcoming cold and flu season. This make-and-take clinic will be held on Monday, October 16, at 6pm in the Manchester District Library’s upstairs lounge. This is the second […]
October 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Did somebody forget to tell Mother Nature that it’s October? The temperatures seem more like August right now, and I hear that the predictions for this winter are for it to be milder and drier than normal. I do worry when our winters are “mild” that the insects and […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Frank’s Place
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host the owner and pizza king from Frank’s Place on Tuesday, October 17, at 4pm in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Learn about food safety and get a demonstration of […]
Library hosting two paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, October 18. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins at […]
MDL Adult Book Club to discuss ‘The Glass Hotel’
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. This is the book club’s mystery selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting […]
How to get your upcoming event in ‘the Manchester Mirror‘
by Sara Swanson Does your organization, club, church, or business have an upcoming public event you’d like to get in the Mirror? Email us the info at themanchestermirror@gmail.com. We’d like to help you get the word out to Manchester-area residents. If your organization is a nonprofit (it doesn’t have to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 S Macomb St, Manchester, MI 48158, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:30pm for the purpose of receiving public comment on a proposed conditional […]
