Garden Club needs volunteers for work sessions at KJ House
The recently formed Manchester Area Garden Club needs volunteers to help refurbish the gardens at the Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 East Main Street, home of the Manchester Area Historical Society. They’ve set up two work sessions to do the digging, raking, and pruning needed. The first is Monday, April 8 from 5 to 8 pm. The second […]
Last fish fry for the year coming up!
submitted by Betty Cummings For those counting, St. Mary Manchester sold 269 drive thru/takeout dinners last Friday, April 5, and 478 dine-in dinners for a total of 747. The door will be open at St. Mary Parish Center from 4:30pm to 7pm one more time this year. Friday, April 12, will be the last fish fry […]
MUMC Spaghetti Dinner
On Sat. April 13 from 5 to 7 pm, the Manchester United Methodist Church’s youth group is hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for their Summer 2019 Mission Trip. The dinner will be held in their fellowship hall, located on the lower level of the church at 501 Ann Arbor Street. They will be serving […]
Free class at CBD NOW
Terri Stewart, owner of CBD NOW in the Mill, is planning two separate CBD 101 classes for this week. The events will be held Wednesday, April 10 at 2pm and 6:30pm. Curious to know what CBD is, or how it works, and if it’s the same thing as marijuana? You will find answers to all of those questions and more […]
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 […]





