Blues and Ribs 2014
Despite chilly weather and a quick rain shower a die-hard enthusiastic crowd showed up to Carr Park Saturday night. The Mirror was there to record the event in photos.
Volunteers Needed to Plant Annuals in Sharon Mills Park
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission has over, 5,000 annuals to plant in the next 6 weeks in several Washtenaw County Parks. If you would like to help plant, please contact Kathy Squiers, Parks Horticulturalist at 734-385-6560. The Annuals planting schedule is as follows: June 10-14 Sharon Mills June 17-21 Sharon Mills June 24- 27 Sharon Mills
Bandapalooza! (Updated)
Update: The Honors Band concert is at 4:00 not 5:00 as previously published. It will be a busy five days for the Manchester music programs. Between May 15th and May 20th the high school will play host to three concerts. The marathon kicks off on Thursday the 15th at 7:00, with the High School […]
American Legion and Auxiliary Poppy Days this week!
Every year, as Memorial Day approaches, the American Legion Post 117 and its Auxiliary Unit prepare for another year of service to veterans, with their annual Poppy drive program. The paper poppies distributed by the American Legion and Auxiliary are hand made by veterans in remembrance of those who have died in America’s wars, past […]
Upcoming Blood Drive – May 19
On Monday, May 19, Manchester Community Blood Drives will hold Manchester’s May blood drive at St. Mary’s Parish Center, from 1pm until 6:45pm. Walk-in donors will be accommodated, but Red Cross prefers donors schedule appointments. Please call Marja Warner at 428-9506 to make your appointment to donate. The goal for this month is 50 pints. March’s blood […]
Farmers Market Starting Up This Week
The Manchester Farmers Market is set to open for the season this Thursday, May 8 from 4-8pm. It will be operating in the same location as previous years on Adrian street. Like last year, all produce for sale will be grown within 100 miles of Manchester, in Michigan and the market will run through the […]
Safe Routes to School Sponsors 2 Bike Events: Bike Rodeo and Upcoming Bike to School Day
Despite the extreme cold and wind, the morning of April 26, families braved the weather to participate in Manchester’s Safe Routes to School first bicycle rodeo. The children learned different safety skills at skill stations set up for the morning’s event. The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society gave each child a new bike helmet, Aberdeen Bike […]
Welcome Warm Weather With Charity and BBQ
by Ben Knauss of the Men’s Club Spring is finally here and the return of community outdoor events. Manchester Men’s Club is kicking off the season with its annual Ribs and Blues event on Saturday, May 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Carr Park on West Main Street in Manchester. This year’s event will feature […]
Celebrity Server Night – Tuesday, May 6th
Come on out and support the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) this Tuesday night, May 6th. The “celebrities” are, of course, our local teachers and principals!! Each of them is dedicating their time to raise funds for the MCSF. Please be generous if you are able; 100% of the funds generated from tips benefit our children […]
Kiwanis Club to Launch 48th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race
by Cindy Kenney of Kiwanis of Manchester The 48th annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Manchester, is set for Sunday May 18th. This eleven class race begins at noon at the Fellows Bridge on Sharon Valley Road and ends at the bridge in the Village of Manchester. Race categories […]
