Theis to hold virtual, in-person coffee hours
Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Aug. 24 and in-person opportunities on Friday, Aug. 28. The events are open to district residents to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. Anyone planning on attending must wear a face […]
TODAY last day for online Manchester Community Fair livestock auction
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Due to the cancellation of the Manchester Community Fair, the members of the Manchester Steer Club and the Manchester Swine Club still have worked hard on raising and training their livestock. With no live auction at the fair this year, the exhibitors still need to market and sell […]
Manchester Seniors to resume meals
submitted by Betty Cummings, MASCC, Inc. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., plans to restart its meal program on September 1, unless something changes in the regulations. Senior meals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon in the Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 324 West Main Street in […]
From Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café: corn roast, free diabetes testing and cooking classes
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Laura Wohlgemuth. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive has $30,135 pledged toward […]
Evergreens and native plant sale
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, District Manager Fall is in many cases the best time to plant trees for wildlife habitat, erosion control, establishing windbreaks and screens, and reforesting open land. Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is offering conifer trees, a selection of native plants, animal repellents and tree planting aids as part of the Fall […]
Cans & bottles to return?
Manchester High School Class of 2024 will be holding a can and bottle drive Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 am to noon-ish at the gazebo. Students will be wearing masks and going door to door in the village. All money raised will go toward Prom 2023.
Senior citizens’ board of directors to meet
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., secretary The Board of Directors of the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., will hold its August monthly meeting at a different day, time, and location due to the closing of our offices by COVID-19. The meeting will take place at Emanuel Fellowship Hall on […]
Farm to Table event to benefit five local farmers’ markets
The fifth annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast is back. Well, not exactly back. Let’s say, “Interrupted!” Like so much of life in 2020, this event – celebrating Eating Better and Eating Local – has been modified to meet the challenge. “We’ve moved to a virtual auction,” said Suzi Greenway, chair of […]
Local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosting ice cream social
submitted by Deborah Dushane, Regent, Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution The Ladies of the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting an “Ice Cream Social” at the Historic Croswell House, 228 N. Broad Street, on Sunday, August 23, 2 – 4 PM. The Chapter […]
Yes, Virginia … there will be ONE Ice Cream Social!
Submitted by Jane (Rose) Finkbeiner For many years, in Washtenaw County, starting the end of June and running through the first week of August, families have enjoyed scheduling time to attend each of the local churches’ Ice Cream Socials. It has become an Ice Cream Social Circuit, of sorts, where folks come together to support […]
