River Raisin canoe race hopes to go on in 2020; Top Fan will be here, too
At last Monday night’s virtual Village Council meeting, Canoe Race organizer Sybil Kolon updated Council on the status of this year’s race. With the Kiwanis Club disbanding last fall and a variety of different organizations taking over the many events that the club had sponsored, the Manchester Music Boosters had decided to sponsor the 54th […]
“Live from Riverfolk” … it’s Thursday night!
As a result of the recent Stay Home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Riverfolk has been forced to cancel all of its programming, including its monthly Blacksmith Shop Concerts and Spring fund-raising events. Like most arts organizations across the country, Riverfolk depends on its programming revenue to to pay artists and serve […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
