Give your brain a break: The power of a quick meditation
submitted by SRSLY Manchester/written by Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is focusing on how our environment and surroundings can impact mental health. MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting everyone’s […]
Shakespeare Club meets, talks Cleopatra, Shakespeare, Ukraine, and the African Slave Trade
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Most of what we … and Shakespeare … knew of Egypt’s Queen Cleopatra VII (reigned 51–30 B.C.) has come from Roman sources who viewed her as a temptress who lured Mark Antony into opposition against Octavian, the man destined by Fate to become Rome’s great emperor, Augustus. At the […]
Village of Manchester seeks new water/wastewater treatment operator
by Marsha Chartrand The Village of Manchester is looking for a new employee at the Drinking Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant. Village Manager Michael Sessions regretfully announced last week that Jon Chandler, who has worked for the village for the past three years, has given his notice and accepted an incredible opportunity with the Lenawee […]
WCRC to be working in Sharon Township this week
by Marsha Chartrand Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced that intermittent lane restrictions are expected to be in effect from May 8-18 in Sharon Township on unpaved primary and local road. The roads will only be restricted due to dust control; no road closures are anticipated at this time. For additional information about the […]
Governor Whitmer signs City Charter. Now, for the facts.
by Marsha Chartrand On Tuesday, April 25, it became “officially official.” The letter from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer arrived at the Village of Manchester attorney’s office: “Based on the review by the Attorney General’s Office, I am notifying you that I approve the proposed (City) Charter pursuant to the Home Rule City Act, 1909 PA 279, […]
Worth Repeating reaches a $75,000 milestone
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating In April, Worth Repeating arrived at a new benchmark: the store has made donations totaling more than $75,000 back to the Manchester community, simply by selling items that have been donated to them. Since the start of our operations in March 2020, we have helped more than 49 community […]
Manchester Community Event Calendars printed and distributed!
by Sara Swanson A printed Manchester Community Events Calendar for the coming year is now available to pick up. It includes information about the Farmers Market, Manchester Community Fair, Friends of the Library used-book donation days, and more! You can pick up your own calendar at many of the downtown shops, at the Manchester District […]
Manchester Community Schools’ art show returns (photos)
article and photos by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand Manchester Community Schools held their first art show since 2019 at the Manchester District Library (MDL) last week, culminating in a public reception Friday evening. Featuring art from students in grades young 5s–12, there was, as one attendee put it, “art in every square foot of […]
CRC to once again offer wooden nickels for Farmers Market
by Sara Swanson The Community Resource Center (CRC) will resume its wooden nickels program for 2023! They will be at the Farmers Market each week offering their current food pantry clients wooden nickels to use to purchase fresh produce, honey, eggs, and seeds, as well as fruit, veggie, and herb plants. Each wooden nickel is […]
May is Mental Health Month: What strategies can we use to improve our mental health?
submitted by Anna Webber, SRSLY Manchester People often set goals around their physical health, like working out a certain amount of times each week, eating healthier, and making sure to have their yearly check-ups with their doctor, to name a few. With continued practice, these strategies can help people reach their physical goals and maintain […]
