St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring
This spring, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a “Minding Your Health Series,” which includes three educational programs aimed at improving mental health in the community. These events are free and open to the public. All classes will be held inside the Chelsea Wellness Center, located at 14800 E. Old US Hwy. 12 in Chelsea. […]
High School art show and more — Library has full schedule of April events
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library It’s April. Spring has definitely sprung (finally), and the Manchester District Library has some terrific programs planned for you! We will start off the month with the Manchester High School Student Art Show. The open house is Friday, April 5 from 6 to 8 pm and it is open […]
Learn about the Woodcock Sky Dance at the Leonard Preserve
Join Naturalist Kelsey Dehring on April 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Leonard Preserve to learn more about and experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock. During spring nights, the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss! The […]
County Board of Commissioners meeting on broadband inequity and teen mental health moved to Chelsea
In an effort to increase citizen participation and representation of constituents in board activities, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has moved its Thursday, April 4 Working Session meeting to the Sylvan Township Hall, 18027 Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118. The Working Session meeting will begin at 6:30 pm and is open to the public. The […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to sponsor 30th annual Heart & Sole Run, Walk and Kids Fun Run
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will sponsor the 30th annual Heart & Sole Run, Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 4 at Chelsea High School. All proceeds from this year’s race will go towards helping expand and enhance the hospital’s tree-lined scenic walking paths with additional routes, lighting, and signage. These investments will help sustain […]
Public welcome at PLPOA annual meeting–State Senator Lana Theis to speak
The Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) will hold its annual meeting from 10 am to noon on Saturday, April 27 at Zion Lutheran Church, 3050 S. Fletcher Road in Freedom Township. The meeting includes breakfast. Special guest speaker will be Senator Lana Theis, representing the 22nd Senate District of Michigan, which covers all of Livingston […]
River Raisin Watershed Council holding vernal pool patrol training workshop
The River Raisin Watershed Council is co-sponsoring a Vernal Pool Patrol Training Workshop on Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to 3:30 pm at Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 W. Monroe Road (Hwy. M-50) in Tipton. Vernal pools are small, isolated, temporary wetlands that are important for maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Because these wetlands dry up and are fishless, they provide critical […]
MCSF to host Mother-Son fun night out
The Manchester Community School Foundation will host a “Mother-Son Fun Night Out” at Kelly Inflatables in Tecumseh on Friday, April 5. Two sessions will be held: from 5:15-7:15 pm or 7:30-9:30 pm. Younger students (preschool to second grade) are welcome to the earlier time, with older students (third grade and above) going later. Depending upon registrations, these age divisions may […]
Beekeeping workshop set for this Wednesday
Have you ever considered taking up beekeeping, either as a hobby or as a business? Join longtime beekeeper, John Dohner, in this beginning workshop designed for the newbie. John has a small farm in Lima Township where he raises bees and sheep. He actively assists his son and daughter-in-law, Jill Dohner, with their beehives (Rustic […]
Community Conversations Workshop: experiences of LGBTQ youth
On Monday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm, the Manchester District Library will host a Washtenaw County Community Conversations Workshop. This community discussion and learning opportunity about the experiences of LGBTQ young people in our district is free and open to the public Participants will learn to understand the concepts of sexual orientation and […]
