Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Bethel Church to Host Lenten Breakfast

March 19, 2020 Editors Note: The Women of Bethel United Church of Christ have cancelled the Annual Lenten Breakfast which was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at Bethel Church. Area churches have been notified. If you know of someone planning to attend, please let them know. Thank you! Submitted by Mary Sue […]

 Marsha Chartrand

County transportation meeting set for Wednesday in Sharon Township

When Manchester’s County Commissioner Shannon Beeman was running her campaign in 2018, she continually heard about the need for public transit in our area. “Western Washtenaw County tends to be missing from the table at these discussions,” she said. “I’m working to change that dynamic.” It was with this in mind that Beeman, who represents […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmer-Led Conservation Group meeting

Are you a farmer in the Manchester area? You are invited to attend the Farmer-Led Conservation Group for their Annual Meeting on April 2, 2020 from 8 am-1 pm at LISD Tech Center, located at 1372 North Main Street in Adrian. There will be a free continental breakfast and lunch to those who RSVP. The […]

 Sara Swanson

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Euchre Tournament

submitted by Kathleen A Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Sunday Fun Day Committee is hosting a FREE membership appreciation Euchre Tournament on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 4 – 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church, 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. All members of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau are invited to […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester & Bridgewater residents invited to Clinton Township Library March activities

Did you know that Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library in addition to their Manchester District Library card? Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is […]

 Marsha Chartrand

FIRST Robotics Team to sponsor Run Manchester for third year

Although there have been leadership changes in the Manchester FIRST Robotics Team this year, the team and its advisers are moving forward with plans for a third annual sponsorship of the traditional Run Manchester! “Run Manchester has been a 5K/10K for the past to years, including a free Kids Fun Run,” according to a presentation […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Famed Fish Fry to fire up this Friday

Submitted by Betty Cummings Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner each Friday in Lent (with the exception of Good Friday) from February 28 through April 3 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at St. Mary Parish Center, 108 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station on Main Street in downtown Manchester). The menu includes fried […]

 Sara Swanson

Ash Wednesday is this week

submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester  This week, Wednesday, Feb. 26 is known as Ash Wednesday because of the long tradition of beginning Lent by having ashes imposed on the forehead in the sign of the cross. It is not at all uncommon to see your friends and neighbors that day with dark smudges of […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Spring Bible study set at Victory Baptist Church

Submitted by Pastor Gary Page Victory Baptist Church announces its Spring Bible Study, a thirteen-week study and examination of the gospel of Jesus Christ according to Matthew, beginning Sunday, March 8. The study will examine and try to answer such questions as: Who exactly is this man who claims that all authority has been given […]

 Sara Swanson

Update: Manchester K-8th talent show postponed

2-27-20 Update: Due to illnesses and conflicts, the talent show is being rescheduled. Come see our community’s talented kids! Students from Manchester Community School’s kindergarten through 8th grade are performing a talent show on Friday, February 28 at 6 pm in the Riverside Intermediate School cafeteria. The public is invited to attend and there is […]