Time to register for community-wide yard sale
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s community-wide yard sale is happening July 17–19 this year, Chicken Broil weekend! Plan a yard sale or garage sale for that weekend and sign your address up to appear on the list. Sales do not have to be in the city limits but can be anywhere in the Manchester area. There […]
Explore an Albert Kahn landmark, the Jackson County Tower Building
by Sara Swanson Albert Kahn (1869–1942) was the most famous and innovative industrial architect of the 20th century and designed notable buildings all over the world. As he settled in Detroit, we are lucky to have a number of them in Michigan and even luckier to have his granddaughter, Carol Rose Kahn, as a Manchester […]
Manchester vets invited to 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest
submitted by Fran Lefort, WCC All military veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families are invited to a day of free food, fun, and information at the 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest on Saturday, August 1. The Wadhams Veterans Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is organizing the fifth annual event in collaboration with multiple veterans’ […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday CANCELED
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This week’s bi-monthly 4-Corners Protectors gathering scheduled for this Friday, July 3, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of Main and M-52 has been canceled because of predicted dangerous heat conditions. The next gathering will be the 3rd Friday of July. It’s a big weekend, find a way […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Jonah”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Jonah” on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly worship time. […]
Manchester Track Camp 2026!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Track Camp returned this summer and was a great success! We wrapped up our three-day camp on Monday, June 22, with our Mini Meet. That was a chance for the kids to compete in the events we have learned about and trained in during the first […]
Summer fun fills the calendar at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Summer is in full swing at the Manchester District Library, and the library is offering a full lineup of weekly programs and special events for children, teens, families, and homeschoolers throughout the season. Families looking for creative activities can stop by every Monday afternoon for Arts […]
Photos: Chef Chris rocks last Thursday night!
Chef Chris and the Cast Iron Mojo rocked the free Gazebo Concert last Thursday Night! Photos courtesy of Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Manchester District Library.
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF ELECTION STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 CITY OF MANCHESTER, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the City of Manchester, County of Washtenaw that a Primary Election will be held in the City of Manchester on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The polls will be […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 CITY OF MANCHESTER, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Manchester who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the City Clerk; […]
