Elementary Science Olympiad Team is Recruiting Coaches
Do you geek science? Then you may be the perfect coach for Manchester Elementary Science Olympiad Team. Science Olympiad encourages and helps develop a love of science. Organizers want kids to have the opportunity to explore new scientific concepts while collaborating with new friends. Each event in which the team chooses to have students compete requires a coach. A coach […]
WCRC Imposes Weight Restriction on Henzie Rd Bridge over Iron Creek
Effective Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Washtenaw County Road Commission imposes a 5 ton weight restriction on Henzie Rd over Iron Creek located in Manchester Township, Section 27 – Between Bowens Rd and Burtless Rd. Previously there was no weight restriction. The WCRC also announced weight restrictions on the other following structures in Washtenaw County: a restriction […]
Girl Scout Daisy Troop Visits Lenawee Humane Society
Manchester K-1st Daisy troop 40673 took a special learning trip to the Lenawee Humane Society on Friday. After spending the last few weeks discussing ways to care for animals the girls were excited to experience care in action. The volunteer staff graciously opened the Humane Society after hours just for the tour, and spent an […]
Toys for Tots Collection Begins
The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are once again sponsoring the Manchester area Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Manchester District Library, Manchester Post Office, Manchester Pharmacy, Old National Bank, Manchester True Value Hardware, Dollar General, Linda’s Diner, Ash Auto and Manchester Township Offices. The final toy pickup will be on December 21, […]
Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization Receives a $10,000 Creative Ideas Award from Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization has been awarded a $10,000 Creative Ideas Award by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Riverfolk sought the award to continue their September-through-May Live Music Series in the historic Blacksmith Shop located at 324 E. Main Street. These concerts present Michigan performers, and pair the concerts with local southeast Michigan food and drink […]
Preschool Story-time Receives 4-Legged Visitor
Preschool story time at the Manchester District Library received a very special visitor on Friday: five-month old “Burrito”, a Nigerian breed wether goat. Owner Tara-Sky Alford of Manchester Township presented Burrito with the special help of her nine-year-old daughter Aubrey, and her two younger children Sage and Buck, who are story-time regulars. While the Alford […]
Historical Society One Step Closer to Funeral Home Purchase but Still in Need of Funding
From a vision that began one year ago, the Manchester Area Historical Society is in the final steps of purchasing the former Borek-Jennings funeral home located at 302 E. Main St. on the corner of M-52. Closing, which is expected in mid-to early December, was contingent upon the Village’s approval of the rezoning request. The […]
Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop Adoption Program and Gift Giving
The Manchester Family Service will hold its annual CHRISTMAS SHOP from 9am to noon on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the St. Mary Parish Center, 110 E. Madison St., Manchester. At the “shop,” many families and individuals in our community who are assisted by MFS will receive gifts and items of food and clothing. There are […]
First MCSF Family Trivia Night Raises Almost $2,000
On Saturday, November 7th the Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted its first Family Trivia Night at Freedom Township Hall. Seven teams competed with the “Sparklers” pulling out a last minute victory due to the Enzer/Kush family’s flawless knowledge of literary characters and their corresponding books. Those in attendance said they had a great time. The event, […]
