Balanced Calendar Community Forum Schedule Announced
The Manchester Community Schools District is embarking on a discussion to understand and consider the possibility of switching to a new school-year schedule known as the “balanced calendar.” (For more information read the Balanced Calendar article the Mirror published in January.) During the 2014-15 school year, the school district will hear from parents, teachers, students, administrators […]
Two Ash Wednesday Services to be Offered
Ash Wednesday is coming up on February 18. The Manchester Area Ministerial Association will host two Ash Wednesday worship opportunities this year: Emanuel Church – 324 West Main Street Ash Wednesday Service of Ashes & Holy Communion begins at Noon An Ash Wednesday soup luncheon will be served at 11:15 a.m. Homemade chicken noodle soup […]
C.R.O.W Valentine’s Flower & Bake Sale
Citizens Respecting our Waters (C.R.O.W.), a non-profit group from Freedom Township is pleased to announce their 7th Annual Valentine’s Day Flower and Bake Sale coming up Friday, February 13th from 3pm – 7pm and Saturday, February 14th from 9am – 5pm in Freedom Township Hall at 11508 E. Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester. They will have beautiful, fresh flower arrangements and homemade […]
Chicken Parmesan Dinner at Emanuel Church this Wednesday
Emanuel United Church of Christ will present its Drive Through-or-Eat In monthly meal this Wednesday, February 11 at the Fellowship Hall at 324 West Main Street. This month’s meal will be Chicken Parmesan! Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Drive Through meals will be $9.00, while Eat-In meals will be $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children up to age […]
Upcoming Spaghetti Dinner to Support Bethel Church Missions
Bethel United Church of Christ will be holding an all-you-can eat spaghetti supper on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10405 Bethel Church Rd., Manchester from 5:30-7:00 p.m. After supper entertainment will be provided by Cherry Hill Brothers Gospel Quartet. Supper prices are $9 for adults, $7 for youth (ages 5-12) and kids 4 and younger eat free. Tammy Wakevainen, spokesperson for […]
Skywarn Spotter Training
The Emergency Services Division of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, is offering Skywarn Spotter training free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in being trained in severe weather identification, protection, and reporting procedures. The course is approximately 1-1/2 hours long, […]
The Great Kindness Challenge Runs This Week at Manchester Middle School
Manchester Voice, Kiwanas Builders Club, and Manchester Community School District worked together to bring the World-wide Great Kindness Challenge (School Edition) to Manchester Middle School! Manchester Middle School students will work as a team in their advisory classes to complete a 50 item checklist of kindness activities. Each student in the advisory class that completes […]
Ideas to Make Manchester Healthier?
Do you have an idea to help make Manchester healthier? Bring them to the Wellness Coalition meeting this Tuesday, January 27, 12:00 at noon in the Village Room (lower level of the library). The Coalition is looking for ideas for new interventions to improve wellness in Manchester. Interventions need to help people move more, eat better, connect with […]
