Manchester District Library launches exciting new programs in September
submitted by Tamara Denby Nights are getting cooler. The kids are heading back in school. Summer is winding down. And the staff at the Manchester District Library is ready for some early autumn fun! Beginning September 1, the library will be celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month. And, of course, celebrating involves prizes for signing […]
Limited tickets available for Farm To Table Feast!
With just a few weeks to go until the Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, there are only about 20 tickets left for this great event. Get your tickets now! Tickets, $50 per person, are available online at https://farm2table_manchester.eventbrite.com/ or at River Raisin Antiques on Main St. in Manchester. This is the 3rd year of this event which was […]
Open House at all schools August 28
It's almost time to get back to school! Administrators and Staff are starting to report today, August 20, to begin preparations for the 2018-19 school year. Here are the latest updates from the Manchester Community Schools district administration office: PowerSchool is now open with Middle School and High School schedules. If you need assistance with signing into […]
Sharon Mills holding history-focused open house
Interested in local history? The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills on Sunday, August 26th from 1 to 4 pm. Learn about the mill’s varied uses over time with a focus on Henry Ford’s influence. The mill, which is a State Historic Site, is a located within a Washtenaw County Park […]
Tour the Consumers Energy pumping station
Have you ever wondered about the large industrial-looking building on Pleasant Lake Road just west of Freedom Township hall and Fredonia Grocery? It is the Consumers Energy Freedom pumping station and if you have ever wanted to get a closer look, now is your chance. Consumers Energy, which will be participating in the Safety Planning Seminar on […]
SASHA Farm to hold Benefit Cruise on September 15
SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary will host its first ever Benefit Cruise on Saturday, September 15, from 5:45-9 pm on the Diamond Belle Riverboat. Join them for an unforgettable evening and help the SASHA Farm animal residents at the same time! This very special event offers you the opportunity to cruise the Detroit River while watching the sun set […]
CRC seeks volunteer nominations
8-27-2018 Editor's Note: Because the CRC's website is currently not working due to phone and internet issues resulting from their recent move to a new location, banquet nomination forms are available at the CRC office, by email request, or through facebook. The 31st annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet, hosted by the Community Resource Center (CRC), is set for Saturday, November 3. The […]
Birding hike set at Watkins Lake
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is one of the top birding spots in the county. On Saturday, August 25th from 8 to 10 am, a Washtenaw County Parks expert, Kelsey Dehring, will lead attendees on a birding stroll through the State Park and County Preserve. Bring binoculars if you have a pair, but don’t let […]
Coming soon to the Farmers Market!
The Fairy Festival at The Manchester Farmers Market is this Thursday, August 16, 3:30-7 pm, at Chi Bro Park! Events include: Fairy Crafts from 3:30-7 pm, Fairy Interpretive Dance @ 4:30 pm, Fairy Hunt @ 4:45 pm, Story time with Bubblelina @ 5:00 pm, Fairy Festival Parade @ 5:15 pm, and drawing for the Giant Stuffed Animal @ 5:30 pm - MUST […]
Addressing the epidemic of Opioid and Heroin addiction
The Manchester community, like so many others across the state and the nation, has been struck by the opioid/heroin epidemic. As our kids prepare to go back to school this fall, Emanuel United Church of Christ (324 E. Main Street) invites the community to attend a special worship service on Sunday, August 19, at 9:30 […]
