Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café hosting fall photo contest
submitted by Mark Spina, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Get out your cameras while the fall colors are beautiful and take a prize-worthy photo! Acorn Farmers’ Market and Cafe is holding a Fall Photo contest. Photos must be printed and brought into Acorn by close of business on November 3. Acorn is accepting one entry […]
Tractor Tire Drive
The Washtenaw County Conservation District along with Washtenaw County Solid Waste Division is hosting their second tractor tire drive on Saturday, December 10, from 9am to 1pm at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd. Bring your agricultural tires for recycling. Limit of 4 tires per operation.
From toxic chemicals to fossil fuels to trillium: Making green end-of-life decisions
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Grand-Raisin Conservation Community The Grand-Raisin Conservation Community is hosting a discussion on environmentally conscious burials at 7pm on Oct. 26 at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton. This presentation will introduce why a growing number of Americans would prefer final resting places filled with wildflowers instead of concrete, steel, and granite. It […]
Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for medical expenses for MHS alumna
by Marsha Chartrand It has been an emotional year for longtime Manchester teacher Amie Armstrong. Last November, her world was rocked when her sister, Karen Bush, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Karen is 51 years old and a graduate of Manchester Community Schools Class of 1989. And if you know Amie, […]
MHS band and choir fall concert
by Sara Swanson The public is invited to the Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) Music Program’s Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 19, at 7pm in the auditorium at the High School located at 20500 Dutch Dr. This concert will feature the 7th/8th grade Band, the MHS Choir, and the MHS Jazz Ensemble. There is no […]
More great programs at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café This weekend, Alicia will be back for another Mindo Chocolate Tasting at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café on Saturday, October 15! Stop by anytime from 4pm to 6pm to sample this amazing, earth-friendly chocolate. In addition, Dr. Nia’s “Kitchen Clinic” returns with “It’s Time for Your Oil Change” […]
MHS music program hosts mattress fundraiser
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School music program If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Manchester Jr/Sr High School Music is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 5pm. For one day […]
MDL adult book club to discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The next Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club discussion is scheduled for October 19 at 6pm. Join other members in the Village Room for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This is the group’s Science Fiction selection for the year. Copies of the month’s […]
Manchester Township Fire Department plans Open House Oct. 16
submitted by the Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 9–15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they […]
October special guest readers for preschool storytime at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Each Tuesday throughout October, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a special guest reader from our community for Preschool Storytime at 11am. Guest readers will share stories and invite young attendees to participate in hands-on activities. October Guest Readers: 10/04 Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Manchester Community Schools […]
