Local runner seeks support for Memorial Day Veterans run
Not every person–and not every runner, for that matter–would decide to spend their Memorial Day weekend running 150+ miles from the shores of Lake Michigan at Ludington, to the Saginaw Bay at Essexville. But ultramarathon runners–defined as someone who runs in excess of a 26.2 mile marathon, and often upwards of 100 miles–are a “special […]
20th Century Club offers 2017 Women’s Enlightenment Scholarship
The Twentieth Century Club is again offering a Women’s Enlightenment Scholarship this year. The scholarship’s purpose is to assist women in the community with “education to enlighten their lives,” to promote life-long learning, and to encourage women to pursue new knowledge and develop new skills throughout their lives. Adult women, 25 years or older and […]
#WhyYouMatter event held at Manchester Middle School
Social media. Advertising. Politics. Bullying. Our children and youth are faced with negative, contradictory images and messages on a daily basis. Such messages often can make kids feel inadequate or lacking in some way. It’s a big and confusing world out there, and as kids struggle to find their way, it’s hard for them to think positively about themselves. The […]
Sesquicentennial events schedule tentatively set
Last Tuesday evening, organizers welcomed attendees to a second Manchester Sesquicentennial planning meeting at the Kingsley-Jenter House. Two and half hours later, something like a tentative schedule emerged, with leaders identified for each event. Organizer Ray Berg stated, “Our January 24 planning meeting at Kingsley-Jenter House was very successful! My thanks to the 42 people who showed […]
Manchester Township following Sharon Township’s example, to investigate broadband
The Manchester Township Board will hear from residents about the need for broadband access in the township. The meeting will be at 7 pm, Tuesday February 14, at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street in the Village of Manchester. All residents interested in this topic are encouraged to attend. Township residents, led by […]
Snowflake walk turns into a blizzard!
The Walk to School Wednesday “Snowflake walk 2017” was a great morning with at least 61 moms, dads, teachers, kids and others participating. “We had students, teachers, parents, and community members,” said Klager teacher Kathy O’Mara, who coordinates the Walk to School Wednesday program. Students received a snowflake necklace, a package of hot cocoa mix […]
Manchester residents attend historic Women’s Marches
On Saturday, Jan 21, women, men and children traveled from Manchester to the Women’s March on Washington in Washington D.C. and multiple sister marches held across the country and state joining between 3 and 5 million others marchers. The Blumenstein family marched in a crowd of 11,000 in Ann Arbor. Kim Blumenstein stated, “The march, was electrifying and […]
Manchester got a little lighter, loses 300+ lbs!
A health survey completed by Manchester residents in 2015 revealed that 68% of Manchester residents were overweight or obese and only 55% get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. Using these statistics as a starting point, the Manchester Wellness Coalition proposed a program call MMLB to encourage residents to move more and lose weight. The […]
Wellness Coalition Seeks Proposals for Programs to Help Kids Reduce Screen Time
Did you know that according to the Manchester Wellness Coalition, 55% of the youth in Manchester get TOO MUCH Screen time outside of school? This is even more stark when you compare that number to the 18% of kids who get too much screen time county-wide. Too much screen time leads to poor social interaction skills, […]
2017 Senior Resource Guide to Washtenaw County now available
The 2017 Washtenaw County Senior Resource Guide is now available online and in print. The free guide provides information for a variety of services, particularly for low-income seniors. Services include everything from housing information and chore and maintenance help to substance abuse support and emergency services. The 2017 guide is made possible through the continuing partnership […]
