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 Sara Swanson

Spring conservation plant sale ends soon

submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Trees and shrubs for such conservation uses as: windbreaks, screens, wildlife habitat, soil erosion and reforestation; as well as prairie grass, wildflower and daylily plants for naturalizing yards and landscapes can still be ordered through the Washtenaw County Conservation District Spring Conservation Plants Sale. Orders for tree and shrub […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Crazy Cash Night lives up to its name again!

For the 19th year, Manchester’s high rollers were enjoying food, beverages, friends, and FUN at the Kiwanis Crazy Cash Night last Saturday evening. Assisted this year by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation and the Lions Club, the Kiwanis’ annual event was, as usual, filled with ample amounts of cash and a bit of craziness, too. Plenty of […]

 Sara Swanson

Seed Library stocked with flower seeds to start for Mothers Day

The Manchester Seed Library, located next to the front desk of the Manchester District Library, 912 City Road, has just been mini-stocked up with flower and herb seeds as a precursor to a large restocking of vegetable seeds coming soon. These seeds were donated by the Garden Mill in Chelsea and are perfect to start now […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Library Offering Free Costco 1-Day Shopping Passes

You’re invited to a special Costco Wholesale shopping event at the Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor location sponsored by the Southeast Michigan Area District Libraries. No membership needed! Come to the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Road to get your 1-day shopping pass. Good from March 12 to March 18, 2018. Extra bonuses if you […]

 Sara Swanson

Old National Bank warns of new IRS tax scam

Old National Bank was recently notified by the IRS of a new scam and Tammy Melcher of the local branch has asked us to share this information with our readers. The scam works in the following way. The scammers will file 2017 tax returns without the victim’s knowledge. The refund will be deposited into the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester applicants sought for Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment grants

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is calling for applicants from Manchester as well as other communities in the Saline area for the Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment grants. Applications are due by Friday, March 30, 2018. The Endowment’s philosophy is to assist community groups within the Saline service area with financial resources for projects or […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester Market property for sale; no immediate changes planned

Last week, many local families reacted in alarm to the sight of a “FOR SALE” sign in front of the Manchester Market at 455 W. Main Street. Jerry Dobbs, who has co-managed the Market since 1995 with his partner Jeff Tanner, acknowledged on Thursday that the building and property is for sale, at a list […]

 Sara Swanson

Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day

In 1926, at the Fourth Girl Guide/Girl Scout International Conference, delegates chose the 22nd of February, as the day that Girl Guides and Girl Scouts would think about all of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world, giving their “sisters” thanks and appreciation. World Thinking Day was celebrated last Tuesday by Manchester Girl Scouts with an […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester District Library hosts Kids’ Reading Challenge

submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library March is National Reading Month. Encourage your child or teen to celebrate with the Manchester District Library by enrolling them in the library’s March Reading Challenge, starting March 1 and running all month. All children who meet their (totally-achievable) reading goals will be entered in a drawing for […]

 Sara Swanson

Community Valentines Day party

Last Wednesday, Valentines Day, Annabelle Celkis and her family threw a party for all of Manchester downtown in Exhale Yoga’s Studio on Main Street. Everyone was invited and activities included dancing, limbo, story time, pizza, cookies, valentine making and collecting donations for the Community Resource Center. Stephanie Celkis, Annabelle’s mother thanked Anna Deevers, owner of Exhale […]