Saint Joes hosting health ministry seminar in Manchester
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System will host a gathering of faith leaders with a national expert in Manchester on October 15 to explore the concept of Health Ministry. Attendees of the event, which will be held from 8:30 am to 1 pm, will have an opportunity to learn how to care for the body, mind […]
MAHS presentation on Native Americans in Manchester area
Most of us know the first Europeans who surveyed, owned land and moved to what we now know as Manchester but what do we know about the people who lived here for thousands of years before they arrived? On Thursday, October 10th at 7 pm, during the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) monthly meeting, Silas […]
Fire Department Open House – Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Lieutenant, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can […]
Sight-in Day at Manchester Sportsman Club
The Manchester Sportsman Club, located at 8501 Grossman Rd., is holding a Sight-in Day on Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 4:30 pm (last shooter on line) with a close time of 5 pm. The event costs $5 for 1 or 2 firearms and $3 for each extra firearm. The shooter will provide two boxes of […]
It’s National Walk to School Day on Wednesday
The walk to school group is gaining new walkers (and bike riders) each day. With a five-day per week program, there is a variety of opportunities for kids–and adults–to get healthier by adding more activity to your week! This Wednesday, is a very special milestone day as it is National Walk to School Day. This […]
Fall Mastodon Goat Festival at the Farmers Market
Looking for some fall fun this Thursday? The Manchester Farmers Market will be featuring their fall Mastodon Farm Goat Festival this Thursday, October 3. Come milk a goat, take photos with Bear, the friendly goat, who will be dressed up in costume and enjoy free goat’s milk soap samples! The farmers market will also be […]
Manchester Township holding Watkins Lake Trail Info Session
Three years ago, when Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve was preparing to open to the public, a trail running from Watkins Lake along a disused rail bed to the edge of the Village of Manchester was proposed. A year later, using a Connecting Communities grant from Washtenaw County, a feasibility study was conducted. […]
Saline Kiwanis holds their own Halloween-themed version of Crazy Ca$h
Although Manchester recently faced the disbanding of our Kiwanis Club, the Kiwanis Club of Saline is still active, and on Saturday, October 12th will be holding their own reverse raffle event, Win Big for Kids! Chris Wagner of the Kiwanis Club of Saline stated, “This event is similar to the popular Crazy Ca$h Night which […]
Washtenaw County Opioid Summit
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw Health Initiative Opioid Project is hosting its second county-wide Opioid Summit from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor. This year’s summit focuses on reducing stigma around addiction and […]
“Porch Concerts” add to Manchester’s music scene
Music is a piece of of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart.” After being inspired by the Waterhill Porch concerts in Ann Arbor, some Manchester residents thought it would be fun to host a similar event. Bring your own lawn chair or small blanket and spend a beautiful autumn afternoon […]
