The fireworks are back for this July 3!
The Manchester Men's Club Fireworks display at Carr Park is on again for 2021, after initially being regretfully cancelled for this year. "With the lifting of the restrictions on outdoor gatherings, we decided to see if we could make this work," said Andy Mahony, Men's Club president. "We contacted our suppliers and they were still […]
Memorial Day event will be different this year
American Legion commander Lester Koch attended the Manchester Village Council meeting last Monday and announced that the Legion is making some changes to its annual Memorial Day observance. Rather than a parade, there will be a traditional service at the Main Street Bridge, beginning at 11 am, followed by one at Wurster Park. Participants will […]
Save the date: 2021 Crazy Ca$h is happening!
Crazy Ca$h is happening this year! In addition to benefiting the Manchester Community Schools, it will also benefit the Community Resource Center. It will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 6 to 11 pm in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Commons.
Last call to enter the Manchester Fairy Garden Contest
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Last call to enter your garden in The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest hosted by Acorn! How to enter: 1. Participants create a fairy garden that is displayed in their front yard to contribute towards The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour for the Manchester community. 2. Once […]
Emanuel Church ice cream trailer returns starting on Wednesday
Emanuel Church has a mission "to serve our community and its people in any way we can," says Karen Bennett. Whether it be within the church or out somewhere helping and blessing others, the members of Emanuel want to be involved. One way that they have chosen to be present in the Manchester community is […]
Help plant "Happy Little Trees" at Sharon Mills County Park
Would you like to help plant trees at Sharon Mills County Park acquired through a Bob Ross-themed program? Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be planting trees obtained through the Happy Little Trees Program, May 22, 2021 from 9 am to noon and May 25, 2021 from 1 to 4 pm at Sharon Mills County […]
Manchester CRC/Chamber annual golf outing fundraiser, set for June 12
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce In the category of returning traditions, the 17th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 12, at the Clark Lake Golf Course in Brooklyn. Bring your clubs and join the fun! This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center […]
Second annual Fairy Garden Market, contest hosted by Acorn this week
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers' Market & Café Board Acorn’s Outdoor Market will be hosting a special Fairy Garden Market this Thursday, May 20, complete with all the supplies you’ll need to create a magical fairy garden. You can even learn about the history of Fairy Gardens! Clever Creations by Amy will have adorable […]
12+ Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled at Manchester High School
As the COVID-19 vaccine has become widely available including at area pharmacies, the Washtenaw County Health Department is closing the the Pierce Lake Elementary mass-vaccination site in Chelsea on May 25. They are continuing to hold pop-up vaccination clinics in Western Washtenaw, however, including one on Thursday, May 27 from 3 to 6:30 pm at […]
River Raisin cleared for canoe race this weekend
Submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee We have just a few last-minute notes before the 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race on Sunday, May 16, starting at noon. Last year, the race was delayed by two months due to the pandemic. While the pandemic is still not over, we have proven […]