CRC Banquet Will Introduce Award Honoring David Little and Bob Rhees
The Community Resource Center’s 27th annual Fundraiser and Volunteer Recognition Banquet set for Friday November 14th is coming up fast and this year will have a decidedly musical tone. “Name That Tune” is this year’s theme. A delicious dinner will be served, during which Sticks & Picks String Band will be in the house, providing the […]
Wellness Center to Offer Yoga & Zumba to Non-Members
Beginning the first week of November the Manchester Wellness Center will offer three classes at the Manchester Wellness Center open to the community. This is a great opportunity for non-members to take a Zumba, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, and/or Zumba Gold class. Classes will run for 6 weeks and cost $42 per session. Zumba will meet Wednesdays, 11/5-12/10 from […]
Meet Your 2014 Manchester Community Schools Board of Education Candidates
This coming election day (Tuesday, November 4th), Manchester Area residents will need to fill three seats on the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education. Each trustee will serve for a term of 4 years. There are three candidates on the ballot this year (as noted in last week’s ballot review). But this year there is a […]
In Wake of Successful Walk to School Day, Volunteers Sought to Make it a Weekly Event
On Wednesday, October 8, Manchester students participated for the 2nd year in a row in the National Walk to School Day. Elementary and Middle School students met up at Carr park and Chi-Bro park before school and walked as groups with adult volunteers to their schools. Last year, students had the option of starting at the […]
New and Current Vehicles on Display at Fire Department Open House
A Kubota All-Terrain rescue vehicle, donated to the Manchester Fire Department in memory of the late Cameron LaDouceur, was one of many vehicles on display at this year’s fire department open house. LaDouceur family members were on hand to thank the community for all of the effort and money donated to memorialize Cameron, who died […]
Ballot Preview for November Elections
There will be a general election Tuesday, November 04, 2014. Sharon, Freedom, Manchester, and Bridgewater Townships will all vote on the national and state candidates and issues that face everyone. But in addition to those broader concerns, there will be a few races that affect our community more immediately. Here is a basic rundown of the […]
Austin Rd to Remain Closed Between M-52 & Clinton Rd Through Halloween
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced that today, Monday October 6, they will be moving construction operations to Site 4, (see the attached map for more details). They will be working on river bank stabilization, culvert replacements, and guardrail installation. Austin Road will remain closed from State Highway M-52 to Clinton Road. The road will […]
Manchester Non-profits Meet at Roundtable Discussion
On Tuesday September 30, representatives from twelve of Manchester’s non-profit groups met in a roundtable discussion organized by the Community Resource Center. The intent of the meeting was to confirm each group’s mission and area of service, and compile a list of each groups projects. Using this information would allow participants to identify areas of need […]
Unforgettable Photos Moving to New Main Street Location
It’s an exciting time for Mary Bortmas at Unforgettable Photos, Manchester’s most visible local photography studio business. As of October 15, 2014, the business will be “taking its show on the road,” and going mobile as Mary seeks new directions and new heights for a business that has afforded her unlimited opportunities over the past […]
Two “Little Free Libraries” Installed
Manchester is now home to two “little free libraries”, stocked with free books thanks to the Manchester District Library and the Friends of the Library. Little Free Libraries are small kiosks about the size of a large birdhouse. They can be anchored to a post or a wall. The Library’s two kiosks are mounted on […]
