Partial solar eclipse to be visible in Manchester
by Sara Swanson On Saturday, October 14, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Manchester! While not a complete solar eclipse this time, there will still be a noticeable amount of the sun covered! At 11:45am, the eclipse will begin, with coverage as complete as we will witness it (with about 36% of the […]
CDC awards SRSLY Manchester five-year Drug-Free Community Grant
submitted by Alexandra Duranczyk, SRSLY Manchester The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded SRSLY Manchester its second five-year Drug-Free Community Grant, providing funding from October 2023 to September 2028. SRSLY Manchester was awarded its first five-year Drug-Free Community Grant in 2018. This grant will continue to empower Manchester to address youth substance […]
What will a City Charter change?
by Marsha Chartrand As the election approaches on November 7, it is likely that some residents still have lingering questions about the new City Charter and how much things will change — or not — should the majority vote “Yes” for city status. Gathering last week with three of the key players in this quest […]
OBT has been awarded $50,000. What does this mean for Manchester?
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Community Mental Health announced last month that in February the Community Mental Health millage advisory committee approved a one-year pilot grant for 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF will use the $50,000 grant to help fund the One Big Thing (OBT) initiative, including planning of community events and paying for […]
Author Talk with Michigan’s own John Marks (photos)
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Adult Book Club hosted a special event with Michigan author John Marks on Wednesday, September 20. Club and community members came out to hear Marks talk about his life and writing process. Marks also read an excerpt from his most recent book, Rail Against […]
CRC needs donations for Weekend Kids Meal Program
by Sara Swanson Did you know that the Community Resource Center (CRC) makes sure Manchester students have access to four nutritious meals, milk, juice, and snacks over the weekend, throughout the school year? Through the Weekend Kids Meal Program, the CRC sends food home with students in need of supplemental food. And now they need […]
WCCD is collecting milkweed seeds and needs your help!
from Washtenaw County Conservation District Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting milkweed seeds through November 20 and need your help. Common milkweed is the priority native species to support the monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, their population is declining toward extinction. Loss of habitat in the summer breeding grounds is a factor that could be contributing to […]
Manchester District Library seeks volunteer readers for story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is seeking volunteers from the community to read at Family Story Time on Tuesdays at 11am. Special guest readers share 1–2 short picture books with support from MDL staff and a volunteer musician. Books are provided by the library, and with advance notice, volunteers […]
WCSO — August 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Lt. Alan Hunt to Village of Manchester During the month of August 2023 there were 158 calls for service. During this time, 73 traffic stops were made resulting in 41 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village in August include: On August 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 300 block of Ann Arbor […]
Farmers Market plans early close to season
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Farmers Market has had a good transitional season back at Chi-Bro Park, but with changing temperatures and dwindling light expected in October, the vendors and market staff have made a decision to end their outdoor market this year at the end of September (Thursday, September 28, will be the last […]
