Land preservation conversation in Sharon Township
This Wednesday, January 18, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Legacy Land Conservancy, and other local conservation organizations will be at Sharon Township Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Rd, at 6pm. Everyone, regardless of the township they live in, is invited to attend to learn about options for conserving or managing your farmland and natural areas. […]
Manchester Underground restarts performances
by Marsha Chartrand After a 2½-year absence, Manchester Underground has restarted its music series in a new home. Manchester Underground Music and Art was formed in 2019 by John Mooneyham and Steve Girbach with the concept of bringing live, original, quality music artists to town for a “once-a-month“ concert in a more “listening room“ atmosphere. […]
Centershot archery program at Sharon UMC
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in a discovery event for Centershot Archery. If you are 13 or older, join us January 28 and 29 from 4:30pm to 6pm to learn archery safety and skill. Registration fee is $15 per participant. All instructors are NASP-trained Basic […]
Interested in local history?
Are you interested in Manchester-area history? Did you know there is an active local historical society, nearly a half century old? Not only does it operate the historical museum on the second floor of the Kingsley-Jenter House and the Blacksmith Shop, produce an annual calendar, and offer classes, members are actively researching and presenting new […]
Washtenaw County Conservation District launches 2023 spring plant sales
submitted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District Winter is the perfect time to start planning for how to make improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw […]
Come discover your natural world at the Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Waterloo Natural History Association Public programs for January 2023 held at the Eddy Discover Center, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea, are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are requested for all indoor programs. To make reservations call the Discovery Center at 734-475-3170. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center at […]
Conservation District celebrates 75 years at upcoming annual meeting
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) in celebrating 75 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Robin Hills Events Center (Glasshouse at Robin Hills Farm Event Center, 20390 Stockbridge Chelsea Rd. (M-52), Chelsea) on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 5:30pm. The evening will feature a keynote […]
Learn to manage your blood pressure at no cost
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with high blood pressure (HBP) (hypertension), or caring for someone with high blood pressure, consider taking HBP Control, a new virtual workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week workshop over Zoom features certified leaders […]
Historic craft classes at the Blacksmith Shop for winter 2023
submitted by Annette Siffin, MAHS The Manchester Area Historical Society is excited to announce a series of classes beginning on Mondays, held from 6–9pm, in January. Classes are a simple introduction. They are geared toward sharing knowledge and technique of historic crafts to spur interest and motivate involvement in the Blacksmith Shop Historic Craft demonstrations […]
Luminaria will light the way again this Christmas
by Marsha Chartrand Who says a person with a vision can’t create something huge? Just ask Karen Hinkley how the luminaria tradition got started in Manchester back in 1977. “We moved to our home on Ann Arbor Hill in Manchester in 1976,“ Hinkley recalled a few years ago. “In 1977 I thought (the luminaria) would […]
