WWRA to host foam collection weekend
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) will partner with the DART Container Corporation and community volunteers to host a #6 foam recycling weekend on August 5, 6, and 7, 2022. DART will deliver a trailer to the WWRA Chelsea/Manchester Road bin site, across from the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Volunteers […]
County holding ARP Act public input session in Freedom Township
Join county officials on Thursday, July 28, at Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd to learn more and give input on proposals for the next round of American Rescue Plan Act investments. Drop in for just a few minutes, or stay longer if you want. The American Rescue Plan Act was […]
Annual St. Mary Rummage Sale coming soon
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary will be holding its annual rummage sale fundraiser for the parish in August. The rummage sale has many wonderful treasures to look through every year from furniture to clothing, kitchen items to decorations, tools to gardening supplies, a wide variety of books, and much, much, more. […]
Summer Reading Finale at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a special party on Thursday, July 21, to celebrate the Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Program finale. Festivities begin at 4:30pm on the back lawn of the Manchester Community Building at 912 City Rd. Guests can enjoy ice cream, music, and […]
8th Annual Manchester Masonic Golf Outing
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 is holding its eighth Annual Manchester Masonic Golf Outing on Saturday, August 13, at Hill’s Heart of the Lakes located at 500 Case Rd in Brooklyn, Michigan. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go back into the community and to local organizations. Registration opens […]
Online candidate forum for District 14A Court position
The Washtenaw County Democratic Party is hosting an online panel for candidates for the non-partisan and currently vacant District Court position in District 14A, which includes the Manchester area and will appear on Manchester area general election ballots in November. Before the District court panel, there will be a panel for candidates for the District […]
Free drinking water well screening
The Washtenaw County Conservation District will accept drinking water well samples for nitrate screening Tuesday, August 4, from 8:30am to 4:30pm at 705 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor. The screening is sponsored by the Washtenaw County Conservation District and the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). There is no fee to participants for this service. […]
St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 28, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 W Main St. We are celebrating the […]
Third Thursday returns July 21
Next Thursday evening, July 21, come downtown and enjoy July’s Third Thursday event! Live music by Grant Reiff and the Riflemen will start at 5pm on the mill porch and continue through 8pm. Crafts and small-business vendors will be set up on Adrian Street along with belly dancer Shannon Seidelman. Hayride pickups will be […]
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic bring tradition, passion, and pride to the gazebo
by Marsha Chartrand The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic began in 1994 with a simple idea: to introduce an alternative style of music education to public-school students to maintain and expand their interest in music performance. Since then, the group set the standard for extracurricular music programs in the United States, and has grown into a model […]
