St. Mary Church sets program beginning Feb. 13
submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Church, Manchester St. Mary Church invites all to the “Rescue Project,“ a series of nine video sessions for adults and teens presented by Michigan’s popular speaker, Fr. John Riccardo from ActsXXIX. Fr. Riccardo is a captivating and convincing storyteller! This is a fascinating story of how Jesus’ concealed power […]
Clinton United Methodist to host St. Patrick’s dinner
A casual dinner with a special touch will be provided by Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, on March 4, 2023. Seating will open at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Diners can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day menu of corned beef dinner and dessert, and dance to live music by Jon […]
Manchester to host the 2023 Farm to Table Fabulous Feast
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen The eighth annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast will be in Manchester this summer. This event is a fund-raiser for farmers’ markets in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge (5 Healthy Towns region) and features food from local farms prepared by local chefs. The dinner is typically on a Sunday […]
$5 radon tests this Thursday at Sharon Township Hall
by Sara Swanson January is National Radon Action Month, meaning it is the perfect time to find out if there is radon in your home. This Thursday between 9am and noon, radon tests will be available at Sharon Township Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Rd, for $5 each. What is radon? Radon is a […]
No-cost Diabetes PATH virtual workshops start in February, March
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with type 2 diabetes or you care for someone who does, consider taking an upcoming Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (DPATH) virtual workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the fun six-week workshop features a […]
Cozy up with a good read from the Friends of the Manchester District Library’s Used Book Sale
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library The holidays are over, kids are back in school, and the dark, chilly nights of January stretch out in front of us — so there’s no better time to cozy up with a fuzzy blanket, a warm fire, and a book. Maybe a […]
Seniors confidently start plans for 2023
by Marsha Chartrand It has been a very long almost-three years since the Manchester Area Senior Citizens gathered for their twice-weekly lunches at Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. But starting now, in January 2023, they’re back! COVID-19 restrictions, bus problems, health concerns, and financial issues have delayed these once much-anticipated gatherings for too […]
Land preservation conversation in Sharon Township
This Wednesday, January 18, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Legacy Land Conservancy, and other local conservation organizations will be at Sharon Township Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Rd, at 6pm. Everyone, regardless of the township they live in, is invited to attend to learn about options for conserving or managing your farmland and natural areas. […]
Manchester Underground restarts performances
by Marsha Chartrand After a 2½-year absence, Manchester Underground has restarted its music series in a new home. Manchester Underground Music and Art was formed in 2019 by John Mooneyham and Steve Girbach with the concept of bringing live, original, quality music artists to town for a “once-a-month“ concert in a more “listening room“ atmosphere. […]
Centershot archery program at Sharon UMC
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in a discovery event for Centershot Archery. If you are 13 or older, join us January 28 and 29 from 4:30pm to 6pm to learn archery safety and skill. Registration fee is $15 per participant. All instructors are NASP-trained Basic […]
