Annual Park Clean Up Day
The Village of Manchester Parks Commission will be holding their annual Parks Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 1. Everyone is invited to meet at Chi Bro Park at 10am and will be dispersed to the other parks from there. Clean-up will last from 10am to noon and include trash pick-up, brush clean-up and other […]
No-cost Diabetes and Hypertension workshops start online in April
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They also are the two major causes of kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help people to manage these diseases and live healthier. Consider taking an […]
Farm Bureau celebrates National Ag Week, March 21–27
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week, March 21–27, and Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21. The theme for this 50-year Anniversary is Agriculture: Growing a Climate […]
Watch the Timberdoodle Tumble in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to see a Timberdoodle Tumble? Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation naturalist Kelsey Dehring Saturday, April 15, from 7:45 to 9pm in the Leonard Preserve. As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle. During spring nights the […]
Create the perfect personalized massage oil at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork for Massage Oils Make & Take on Monday, March 27. This workshop will be held at 6:30pm in the library’s upstairs lounge. Learn about different carrier oils, essential oils, and the various plants that can […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its April classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute (ALI) Last fall, with the help of the Webb and Hubbell telescopes, Dr. Charlie Taylor turned our gaze to the farthest reaches of the known universe. This semester, in his class Biology 101 on the first three Wednesdays in April, he reverses our focus to the microscopic […]
Time to register for MSAs Spring Rec Soccer
submitted by Tracey Hittle, VP of Recreational Soccer, Manchester Soccer Association Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Association’s Spring Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts April 15 and runs through June 3, taking off the weekend of Memorial Day. There are three coed age divisions: U5 (birth years […]
Try ‘Herbs & Spices’ at the library to find out what’s tasty and good for you
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) welcomes back Dr. Nia Aguirre, Naturopathic Doctor and Medicinal Herbalist, for her second two-part series: Culinary Herbs & Spices. These make-and-take workshops will be held at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge on March 16 and March 23, 2023. Join for one or […]
Land assessment, management & conservation conversation coming to Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson Do you consider natural areas and farmlands to be assets to your community? Would you like them to remain? Then join your neighbors and Township representatives on April 17 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Bridgewater Township Hall located at 10990 Clinton Rd to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for […]
Fellowship Bingo Night at Emanuel
submitted by Emanuel UCC Emanuel Church, located at 324 W Main St, will be holding a Fellowship Bingo Night on Saturday, March 25, from 7 to 8:30pm. Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided. Cards will cost $0.25 per game with $1 special games every fifth game. Bring a friend!
