Free blood pressure screenings in May to raise awareness and prevent strokes
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know what to do when you suspect a loved one may be having a stroke? Do you know the risk factors for heart attack and stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and to help area residents understand […]
Cemetery committee plans clean up day to honor Mike Miner’s memory
Mike Miner’s loving hand at the Oak Grove Cemetery is already missed. Although a new caretaking company has been hired and is doing a fine job of keeping up with the work needed, Mike’s caring touch will always be remembered and valued. And so, in his memory, Manchester Township is organizing the “First Annual Mike […]
Mary Sue Moore to celebrate retirement after five decades serving Bethel Church
Back in 1967, when Joe and Mary Sue Moore moved out to their home at Pleasant Lake with their young family, Mary Sue might not have foreseen the next 50-plus years “playing out” exactly as they did. Many who have known her over those years, however, are likely not surprised to know that the young […]
Worth Repeating grants community over $10,000 this year, with more to come!
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Thanks to the generous donations and support from our community, Worth Repeating has allocated $10,867 to support Manchester community functions. Efforts Worth Repeating has supported since January 2022 include Acorn Market, the Community Resource Center, Manchester Area Youth Sports, Manchester Music Boosters, the Manchester Community Fair, Manchester Community Scholarships, […]
River Raisin cleanup planned for May 7
The committee who takes care of cleaning up the River Raisin for the upcoming annual Canoe and Kayak Race on May 15 is looking for a number of volunteers to clean the river on May 7, starting at 9am. If you would like to help with the cleanup, the group is looking for two-man crews […]
Yoga for seniors returns!
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Yoga is back! Washtenaw Community College is planning to hold in-person Senior Focus classes during spring/summer term beginning in May 2022. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., will again sponsor the yoga classes. They will be held at the Manchester United Methodist Church Fellowship […]
Open house to honor Jeff Wallace
Village Manager Jeff Wallace is retiring on April 29 after 30 years of exemplary service to the Manchester community. The Village Council and Staff invites the public to come and wish Jeff well during an open house in the Village Room at the Village Hall on Monday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Acorn’s Vendor of the Week: The Lakehouse Bakery
submitted by the Manchester Farmers Market Chef Keegan Rodgers graduated the Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts Program with Honors from Schoolcraft College. He also earned accreditation through the American Culinary Federation. Shortly after this, he achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in preparation for opening a bakery. […]
All-you-can-eat pancake dinner
Manchester Community Schools is holding a King Pancake Night/All-you-can-eat Pancake Dinner fundraiser on April 27 at the Junior/Senior High School from 5 to 7 pm. The price is $6 per person with 3 years and under free, and includes pancakes, sausage, and milk. Pre-purchase tickets at https://manchester.revtrak.net/ (click on Riverside Intermediate, then click on Pancake […]
Save the date — the MHS Alumni banquet returns!
submitted by the MHS Alumni Association Mark your calendars for June 18 for the Manchester High School Alumni Banquet! This year, the banquet will be held in the Manchester High School Commons. The Alumni Association will be awarding scholarships to students from the graduating class of 2022, and will be honoring graduates from the following […]
