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 Sara Swanson

A Memory Cafe is coming to Manchester!

A Memory Cafe is coming to Manchester!

by Sara Swanson You may have read our previous articles about Dementia Friendly Saline and their events geared toward people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s along with their caretakers. One type of event they organize is a memory cafe. In the past, attending one would have meant a drive out of town but no longer! […]

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Humane Society of Huron Valley to hold 2nd free pet vaccine clinic in Manchester

Humane Society of Huron Valley to hold 2nd free pet vaccine clinic in Manchester

  by Sara Swanson The Humane Society of Huron Valley’s Friends for Life program, which held a free dog and cat vaccine clinic last spring in Manchester, will be returning again this year! On Saturday, May 4, they will be holding another free pet vaccine at Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor […]

 Sara Swanson

MCS asking for community input in superintendent search through public meeting & survey

by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools (MCS) is actively involved in a search for a new superintendent and is offering two opportunities for community members to contribute to the development of a candidate profile, which will help guide their decision. The first is to attend an interactive meeting with the regional president of Michigan Leadership […]

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State Rep. Carrie Rheingans holding Manchester Coffee Hour

by Sara Swanson State Representative Carrie A. Rheingans, who represents the City of Manchester, Freedom Township, Manchester Township, and Sharon Township, will be holding a coffee hour on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10am to 11:30am at Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St in Manchester.

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Community invited to Fire Chief Bill Scully’s retirement celebration

Community invited to Fire Chief Bill Scully’s retirement celebration

by Marsha Chartrand A Community Retirement Celebration for Fire Chief Bill Scully is being planned for 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, April 13, at the Manchester Township Fire Department, 275 S Macomb St, Manchester. All are welcome! Scully, who has served a total of 40 years on the department, follows in the footsteps of his […]

 Sara Swanson

Timberdoodle Tumble hike in the Leonard Preserve

by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “As the sunsets over open fields experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, or timberdoodle as some call it. During spring nights the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss!” […]

 Sara Swanson

Spring peepers hike at the 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. One public program will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Library plans special PJs & Pancakes family story time

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, March 25. Join us and get super snuggly; you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas! Bring a stuffed friend to join as we get cozy in the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Carnival is coming to Klager! Fun for all ages!

submitted by Melissa Yekulis The Manchester community is cordially invited to join the Klager community for Carnival! Carnival is a fundraiser for Klager’s Leader in Me initiative. This cash-only event will be taking place at Luther C. Klager Elementary School on Friday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Game and prize tickets are 25¢ each. […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester to host first Washtenaw County Monthly Veterans Coffee Hour

submitted by Brian Martin, Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs The Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the launch of a Monthly Veterans Coffee Hour, an initiative aimed at strengthening connections among local veterans while providing access to vital resources. The first gathering will take place on April 3, 2025, from […]

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