Memorial Day Ceremony planned
by Sara Swanson Although there will not be a parade, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony in Manchester this year. The ceremony will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 27th at 11am and will include the marching band performing service songs and the Navy Hymn, a wreath laying ceremony, and a […]
MASCC fundraising meatloaf dinner
from MASCC Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) is holding a fundraising meatloaf dinner on Wednesday, May 29, from 4pm to 7pm (or until it is done) at 501 Ann Arbor St. For $15 the menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dessert, and beverages including coffee, iced tea, lemonade, water, and […]
Track team to host youth Track Camp!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach The Manchester High School Track and Field team will be hosting a Youth Track and Field Camp this June! The Camp will be held June 10, 12, and 13 at the Manchester Athletic Complex on the Track. This will be a Monday, Wednesday, […]
Farmers Market starts up this week!
by Sara Swanson After 10 years in alternate locations, including Carr Park, 327 W Main, and in front of the Manchester Market at 455 W Main, the Manchester Farmers Market is returning to its downtown location on Adrian Street this Thursday! The Farmers Market will run every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm through October 17. […]
Plant Sales and Gardening at Manchester Community Schools
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen Two student-run plant sales are happening in Manchester this year. Most in Manchester know about the very popular Manchester High School Plant Sale that started last Saturday, May 11, and continues this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3–6 pm, at the high school. But did you know that the Klager […]
PLPOA annual perennials, garden, and yard art sale
from Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) The residents of Freedom Township, especially those living on Pleasant Lake, have held a yard/plant sale for over 15 years. The funds raised from the sale help to support protections for Pleasant Lake. The annual perennials sale includes plants, garden supplies, and yard décor — a little something […]
Learn about native plants at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat On Monday, May 20, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Olivia Onago, owner of Liv’s Native Nursery, for a native plant program at 6pm in the upstairs lounge. Onago will explain what native plants are, how native plants are beneficial for our world, and what specific plants are native to the […]
WCCD’s 5th Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace: Free milkweed!
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) The 5th annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is a one-stop shop for native plants and conservation education. It is hosted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District on Saturday, June 1, from 9am to 1pm, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. The Expo offers […]
Organizers getting ready for 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race!
submitted by 58th Annual Canoe Race Planning Team The 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race is almost here! The 2024 race date is Sunday, May 19. If you did not sign up online, please know that you can still sign up the morning of the race beginning at 11am near the start line (Fellows’ […]
Manchester District Library to host Vietnam veteran talk
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat On May 17, Manchester District Library (MDL) is proud to host Vietnam veterans Marine Corporal Marv Rivers (in country May 1968–September 1969) and Seabee 3rd Class Petty Officer Larry St. Antoine (in country September 1966–September 1968) for a discussion of their Vietnam experiences as described in the book We Answered the […]
