Christmas decorating contest to offer big prizes!
Manchester’s Holiday Lighting Contest is growing for 2021! Registration has already begin for this big event, which is designed to reward residents who help transform the Manchester community to a “winter wonderland!” Those who go above and beyond the decorating norm for the holiday season have a chance to win a $500 grand prize, sponsored […]
Naturalist beaver hike at Sharon Mills Park for seniors
Many Native American peoples refer to the beaver as the “sacred center” of the land because of the rich habitat they create for so many other animals. Seniors aged 55 and up are invited to join naturalists Elle Bogle and Shawn Severance for a morning hike in Sharon Mills County Park to look for beaver […]
Free lawn, garden and agricultural soil testing
Have you ever wanted to find out what your soil needs in order to grow a better lawn, flowers, vegetables, trees or field crops? Do you need fertilizer? Do you need lime? If you have asked yourself these questions, then a soil test is the thing to do and the Washtenaw County Conservation District is […]
Health Department to start J&J and Moderna boosters on Oct. 26
Submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department will begin offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster doses starting Tuesday, October 26. The Health Department will not be giving any non-Pfizer boosters before 10/26. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be widely available from local providers and pharmacies. Starting 10/26, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson […]
WWRA Receives Grants, Plans November Foam Collection Weekend
Submitted by Shawn Personke, WWRA PR/Outreach Consultant Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was awarded two environmental improvement grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Recycling Partnership. The first grant provided $458,370 to purchase robotic sorting equipment and a new truck to increase processing and collection capacity. The new […]
2021 Manchester Halloween activities
Although Halloween festivities haven’t fully returned to pre-pandemic levels, Manchester welcomes back some of the seasonal regulars to their usual locations this year and has added some new ones! Martinrea, located at 706 Parr Street, along with their vendors, will be hosting a Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, October 22nd. […]
Witches Night Out event set for Saturday
Something “wicked” is coming your way. A “Witches Night Out” event is planned for Saturday, October 23 from 6-9 pm in downtown Manchester. The evening will include spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dining, games, raffles, and in-store specials. Goodie bags with discounts, business information, and raffle tickets will be provided to the first 75 participants! Look […]
National Bison Day hike in Leonard Preserve
On National Bison Day, Saturday, November 6th from 2 to 4 pm, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation is honoring one of the most majestic beasts to roam the land with a 2-mile hike through its native and ancient home — the tallgrass prairie of the Leonard Preserve. The hike will be led by Shawn Severance. […]
Free flu shot clinic at Emanuel Church
Michigan Medicine will be holding a free flu shot clinic on Friday, October 29th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Emanuel United Church of Christ located at 324 West Main Street. The vaccine is available for adults, 19 years and older. For more information, contact Community Health Services at (734) 998-2156.
Help Shape the Future: Transportation Improvement Program Development
The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) invites the public to help “Shape the Future” for a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable transportation system. WATS is asking the public to review and provide feedback on transportation projects being considered for federal funding. You can view candidate projects and provide feedback on the website at miwats.org/shapethefuture. WATS […]
