Everyone is invited to Senior Center ribbon-cutting ceremony!
by Sara Swanson It has been an exciting year for the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council. Last year at this time, no one was sure whether a permanent senior center was a pipe dream or an achievable goal. And now they are preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Wednesday, June 4, everyone in the community is […]
Beginner birding class in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson The River Raisin Watershed Council is holding a beginning birding class, “Birds & Binoculars” on Friday, May 23 from 6pm to 7pm in the Leonard Preserve. The class is a fundraiser for the organization and costs $10 per person. Register here or by scanning the QR code below. The class is limited […]
Make your own body scrub at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Manchester District Library (MDL) on Wednesday, May 28 at 6PM in the upstairs lounge (mezzanine level) to learn how to make your own body scrubs that are great for all gifting occasions and/or for your own enjoyment. Discuss the benefits of the three ingredients (Epsom salt, coconut […]
Sheriff Dyer holding coffee hour in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer is hosting coffee hours in communities across Washtenaw in the coming months and is starting in Manchester. Join Sheriff Dyer for a casual coffee hour in the Village Room on the lower level of the Manchester District Library/ City of Manchester Offices, located at 912 City Rd, on […]
Bethel UCC Memory Cafe this month to feature animals
by Sara Swanson We announced in March that Bethel UCC had started a Memory Cafe. Memory Cafes are social opportunities for people with memory difficulties, accompanied by their caregivers. Every month features an activity and refreshments. It meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3pm at Bethel Church, 10425 Bethel Church Rd., […]
American Legion holding Memorial Day ceremony
by Sara Swanson Although there will not be a parade, Manchester’s American Legion will hold a ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 26, at 11am, which will include the Manchester High School marching band performing the national anthem, service songs, Navy Hymn, and “Taps”; a wreath-laying ceremony; and a reading and honoring of […]
GLOW: Klager & Riverside Art Show at the Library
submitted by Ellen Bergler, 5th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Isabella Lehrer started as an art teacher at Manchester in 2023. Last year, Miss Lehrer created a phenomenal art gallery. The theme: Red Carpet. Everybody showed up in their fancy clothes and the kids loved the idea of showing off their art pieces. The helpers served […]
Protest and food drive planned for this Friday
by Sara Swanson Organizers of recent 4-corners protests have announced another peaceful gathering this Friday, May 16, from 4pm to 6pm, on the corner of Main Street and M-52 in downtown Manchester. The flyer states, “Protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” Like the May 1 event, this will also be a shelf-safe food […]
Save the date for June 21, 2025, Alumni Banquet
by Marsha Chartrand Mark your calendars for the 2025 Manchester Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Commons. The banquet social hour kicks off at 5pm, with dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the program. This year, attendees will hear responses from the classes celebrating special years, especially […]
Help pull garlic mustard at Iron Creek Preserve
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Come help pull garlic mustard, and hear about Legacy’s newest preserve acquisition! On May 17 from 10am to noon, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at […]
