Birding hike in the Leonard Preserve
This Saturday, May 11th, participate in a birding hike led by Kelsey Dehring from 8 to 10 am in the Leonard Preserve. The Leonard Preserve parking lot is located at 375 N Union St., just outside the Village. The rich diversity of habitats at Leonard Preserve can lead to some exciting feathered finds for any […]
Cityhood committee to meet twice in May
At its April 23 meeting, the Citizens Advisory Committee organized to research the process of the Village of Manchester possibly becoming a city, set its schedule for the next few meetings. The committee will continue to meet twice a month until its work is complete, hoping to keep a momentum going so that the process […]
MCSF hosts Celebrity Server event
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation annual Celebrity Server Night is set for next Tuesday, May 7, at Frank’s Place and Kellie’s. At Kellie’s, you can enjoy an ice cream treat served to you by one of the Manchester Community Schools’ staff “celebrities.” At Frank’s Place, you can get pizza to go, or dine in! All […]
Firehouse Fridays on W4 Country coming to Manchester
W4 Country, 102.9FM will be broadcasting live from the Manchester Township Fire Department, 275 South Macomb Street on Friday, April 26 from 6-9 am. Spring is just around the corner, which means The Breakfast with Bubba show is ready to take the show on the road. Join Bubba, Madison, and Brian Welch for a chance […]
Free Comic Book Day at the MDL
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library May 4 is National Comic Book day! You know what that means—the Manchester District Library is celebrating. On Friday, May 3 from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Village Room, the Library will be giving away free comic books (generously donated by Vault of Midnight in Ann Arbor). Who doesn’t like free […]
Come “Into Our Woods” this weekend for drama club’s musical
submitted by Jacob Mann, Manchester High School Drama Club The Manchester High School Drama Club is performing Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” this coming weekend at the Manchester High School auditorium. “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of […]
Come up-right a school bus with kid power before Math & Science Night!
Two years ago, kids were able to upright a semi truck using just their own strength and pulleys. Last year kids used their strength and pulleys to defeat adults in a game of tug-of-war over a cement mixer. This, year Bill Kerns and Manchester Collision is back, and from 5 to 6 pm before Math and Science Night this […]
May Library events: Book Donation Day, braided rag mats, a writers’s group and more!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library May has arrived and here in Michigan our thoughts begin to turn to summer. At the Manchester District Library, we’re no different. Plans for this year’s Summer Reading program are well under way. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories” so you can expect lots of out-of-this-world […]
Pick up extra trees from the WCCD sale on Saturday, April 27
If you missed the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) Tree Sale order deadline, there is still an opportunity to purchase trees for your conservation projects! The WCCD will host a sale of all remaining tree and shrub inventory on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10 am at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road). More than […]
Easter egg hunt & breakfast with the Easter bunny this weekend
Easter is Sunday, April 21st this year and if you are looking for something fun to do with children on Saturday, the pancake breakfast with the Easter bunny and long standing Mens Club Easter Egg Hunt are options! This Saturday, April 20th, the Sportsman Club located at 8501 Grossman Rd., will be holding their 7th Annual Breakfast […]
