Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital
submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and […]
Vernal pool patrol training at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Come join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council in learning about a magical yet common wetland: vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our […]
High school principal candidates interview this week
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last Wednesday that the posting of the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School principal position has been closed, and that the district will be conducting their first round of interviews this Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 5pm. They are inviting all Manchester Community Schools parents, students, families, and community […]
District holding groundbreaking ceremony for Klager Elementary renovations
by Sara Swanson After celebrating the groundbreaking at the Athletic Complex last Thursday, Manchester Community Schools has announced a second groundbreaking ceremony to mark on your calendars. On Friday, May 30, at 8:30am, the district will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the Luther C. Klager Elementary School, located at 405 Ann Arbor St, on the […]
Community Bible Church offering new programs
submitted by Corinne Widmayer Community Bible church starts its Beyond Awana program this Wednesday, April 9. Beyond AWANA runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm and includes dinner, class, games/crafts, snacks, and worship. It is appropriate for ages 3 to 18. The church is also holding a ladies’ Bible study at the same time as Beyond […]
Commissioner Beeman co-hosting town hall on Washtenaw’s Older Adults millage in Chelsea
submitted by Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, District 1, and Commissioner Shannon Beeman, District 3, will host a community town hall in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss the Older Adults Millage. The Board of Commissioners has been working to operationalize the Older Adults Millage that 57% of Washtenaw […]
Experience the Easter story with an Easter Walk
submitted by Stephanie Little An Easter Walk is the perfect way to experience the story of the first Easter morning! Come to Carr Park, 600 W Main St, Manchester, between 11am and 1pm, either before or after the Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Enjoy a walk with your children through stations […]
Three spring hikes in Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. Another public program sponsored by […]
Family History Guild holding after-hours lock-in
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Family History Guild will hold after-hours lock-in research events on the third Saturday of each month through May 2025; the next event will be held on April 19 starting at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop if they are able. These events are open to […]
MDL Adult Book Club to read ’The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 16, to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah. This is the book club’s historical fiction selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin […]
