Fire Department Events to Raise Funds to Purchase All Terrain Rescue Vehicle
The Manchester Township Fire Department is holding two events as part of a fundraising campaign to raise $20,000 to purchase a Kubota All Terrain Rescue Vehicle in honor of the memory of Cameron LaDouceur. The campaign was spearheaded by Bubba, a local radio personality on 102.9 W4 Country who visited the Manchester Fire Station at […]
An Invitation to St. Mary's Ice Cream Social
by Janet Shurtliff First, we certainly can all agree that every Manchester church ice cream social is excellent! And while all share many traditional elements for food and fun, each has its own special qualities. May we introduce to you what makes the Ice Cream Social at St. Mary Catholic Church particularly wonderful? And may […]
MHS Class of 1984 to Celebrate 30 Year Class Reunion this Weekend
Manchester High School’s Class of 1984 will be celebrating its 30 year class reunion this Saturday, July 19th. It’s being held in Manchester at Stephanie and Eric Beuerle's house at 10335 M-52. Doors will open at 3:00 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm. The event is BYOB. All MHS graduates are invited to the party after […]
Klager PTO Starts Summer Playdate Initiative to Increase Sense of Community
The primary focus of the PTO board for this year is to build a better sense of community at Klager. The Klager PTO is reaching out to parents and community members in a number of ways in the upcoming year. Not unlike other groups/organizations, participation at monthly meetings and finding volunteers for events is a […]
Great Lakes Zoological Society Coming to the Library
Everyone will have the opportunity to learn about and touch live animals this Friday, July 11 at 4pm in the Village Room at the Manchester District Library. As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Great Lakes Zoological Society "World of Discovery" (GLZS), will be bringing live animals for an interactive program focusing on animal […]
School Bond Informational Meetings Scheduled
On Wednesday July 9th there will be an “Informational Community Forum” to share information about the upcoming school bond proposal that will be on the Aug 5th ballot. There will be a short informational presentation and time for the community to ask questions and have their concerns addressed. The school district is asking to borrow […]
Christmas in the Village Parade Planning Meeting
A public meeting will be held this Wednesday, June 25 at 6 pm at the Coffee Mill to plan the 2014 Christmas in the Village parade. Anyone who is interested in helping plan the parade is invited to attend. Although the parade has been held on Saturday for the last few years, it will return […]
It's Ice Cream Social Season!
Manchester is famous for its ice cream socials. Each church has a variety of different attractions and menu items. The season begins Wednesday, June 25 at Sharon United Methodist Church on the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road. Serving begins at 5 p.m., but many folks come early to visit, find a shady spot […]
Relay For Life to Celebrate Survivorship
Back in May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000. His goal: to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. One year later, 340 supporters joined Klatt in the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life […]
Manchester Area Farmers Invited for Educational Cruise & Lunch
The Washtenaw Farm Bureau will take farmers living in the Western Lake Erie Basin Watershed on a cruise on the 65-foot Sandpiper on the Maumee River and Lake Erie on Friday, August 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn more about harmful algae blooms and conservation practices to protect water resources. After cruising the river […]
