It’s National Walk to School Day on Wednesday
The walk to school group is gaining new walkers (and bike riders) each day. With a five-day per week program, there is a variety of opportunities for kids–and adults–to get healthier by adding more activity to your week! This Wednesday, is a very special milestone day as it is National Walk to School Day. This […]
Fall Mastodon Goat Festival at the Farmers Market
Looking for some fall fun this Thursday? The Manchester Farmers Market will be featuring their fall Mastodon Farm Goat Festival this Thursday, October 3. Come milk a goat, take photos with Bear, the friendly goat, who will be dressed up in costume and enjoy free goat’s milk soap samples! The farmers market will also be […]
Manchester Township holding Watkins Lake Trail Info Session
Three years ago, when Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve was preparing to open to the public, a trail running from Watkins Lake along a disused rail bed to the edge of the Village of Manchester was proposed. A year later, using a Connecting Communities grant from Washtenaw County, a feasibility study was conducted. […]
Saline Kiwanis holds their own Halloween-themed version of Crazy Ca$h
Although Manchester recently faced the disbanding of our Kiwanis Club, the Kiwanis Club of Saline is still active, and on Saturday, October 12th will be holding their own reverse raffle event, Win Big for Kids! Chris Wagner of the Kiwanis Club of Saline stated, “This event is similar to the popular Crazy Ca$h Night which […]
Washtenaw County Opioid Summit
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw Health Initiative Opioid Project is hosting its second county-wide Opioid Summit from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor. This year’s summit focuses on reducing stigma around addiction and […]
“Porch Concerts” add to Manchester’s music scene
Music is a piece of of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart.” After being inspired by the Waterhill Porch concerts in Ann Arbor, some Manchester residents thought it would be fun to host a similar event. Bring your own lawn chair or small blanket and spend a beautiful autumn afternoon […]
Library prepares for busy fall season
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Autumn is in full force now. It seems like every day is at least 15 minutes shorter than the day before. But for many, fall is the best time of year. What’s not to love about crisp evenings, trees garbed in flaming reds, oranges and golds, and the […]
Local woman curates exhibit at Clinton Arts Center
Manchester’s own Sybil Kolon, a member of The River Raisin Watershed Council’s Executive Committee, was recently asked by the Clinton Arts Center (CAC) to create and curate a display about water quality. This exhibit was designed to go along with other water-related exhibits on display in the Art Center’s gallery during the month of September. […]
Time to nominate volunteers for recognition!
submitted by Laura Seyfried, executive director Community Resource Center For the past 31 years, the Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet has provided the forum for area organizations to shine a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to make local organizations and the community successful. Once again, the Community Resource Center is proud to provide this […]
Girl Scout Round-Up
Girls in grades K-12 who are interested in joining a Girl Scout troop or just finding more out about Girl Scouts and their families are invited to a round-up event at Emanuel church’s Fellowship Hall on October 8th at 6 pm. Girls do not need to attend Manchester Community Schools to join. Interested in Girl […]
