Local screening of documentary on Elder Abuse
Did you know that for the first time in history, Washtenaw County seniors will outnumber school-age children? At the same time that the population is growing, we know that a startling number of elders face abusive conditions. Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or […]
Still time to register your soon-to-be kindergartener for Safety Town
The week of August 15th Klager cafeteria will come alive with Manchester’s 2016 Safety Town Program. The program runs from 8:30 – 11:30 am each day that week, culminating in a graduation ceremony at the end of the session on Friday. This will be Beckie Brewis’ 14th year of coordinating and teaching the program. Safety Town […]
It’s Ice Cream Social time again!
Would you like to know how to spend some evenings during those lazy, hazy days of summer? Try out the ice cream socials as hosted by our area churches. They begin on June 19 and continue on a nearly weekly basis until August 7. With the exception of St. Paul UCC, socials are held outside on the […]
139th Manchester High School Annual Alumni Association Banquet
All graduates of Manchester High School are invited to attend the 139th Alumni Reunion Banquet on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Manchester High School, 20500 Dutch Drive to enjoy an evening of good food and reminiscing. The social hour will begin at 5 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. The cost is $18 […]
The Manchester Fair is coming June 21-25
The 72nd Manchester Community Fair is almost here! Beginning on Tuesday June 21st, on Alumni Field, there will be a rodeo, tractor & pedal pulls, nightly entertainment, animal judging, barrel racing, livestock auction, many special activities for kids, and the crowning of the fair queen. The fair will kick off with the time honored tradition […]
Suicide Prevention Walk
SLS, SRSLY, Key Club, & NHS invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Walk Out of Darkness on Saturday, May 28th. Registration begins at 2 pm at Carr Park with the walk starting at 3 pm. Come walk to promote mental health and suicide prevention awareness. You are welcome to participate with a group or independently. […]
“Make-It-Manchester Thursdays” schedule announced – THIS Thursday: Business Expo @ the Farmers Market
Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce will soon receive a total of $13,500 to “Make it Manchester” this summer. The money will be coming from two grants–a $10,000 grant from Washtenaw County and a $3,500 grant from Michigan Realtors. See previous article for more information on grants here. The money will be used to promote “Make it Manchester Thursdays” […]
4-H Youth Show registration to open June 1
Washtenaw County MSU Extension’s 4-H Staff will again be partnering with the Washtenaw County Farm Council to host the Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show scheduled for the last full week of July, 2016. Around 700 Washtenaw County young people and several hundred adult volunteers annually participate in this event during which they exhibit projects ranging […]
6th Manchester Non-profit Roundtable this Tuesday
This Tuesday evening at 7 pm, all Manchester non-profits, including churches, are invited to attend the 6th Non-profit Roundtable to exchange news and update each other on current events in the Village Room on the lower level of the Manchester District Library. Alea Sanders from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) will be in attendance […]
Public invited to CAS & MYOP Spring Recital
Cultural Art Strings invites the community to their Spring Recital on Tuesday, May 31 at 4:30 pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor Street. The recital will feature students from Cultural Art Strings Program and their Manchester Youth Orchestra Project performing solos and group pieces! There is no admission charge […]
