Bethel Church holding a blessing of the animals
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church All are welcome to a blessing of the animals on Sunday, September 28, at 1:30pm. It will be held on the east lawn of Bethel Church, 10425 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester. Please bring your favorite 4-legged furry or 2-legged feathered friend. From parakeets to Great Danes, from guinea pigs […]
Two hikes left in the 4-part guided-hike series at Iron Creek
by Sara Swanson Join Legacy Land Conservancy for a rare opportunity to walk the land with Sybil Kolon—longtime steward, storyteller, and donor of Iron Creek Preserve. Experience session three of a four-part guided-walk series that travels backward through the layers of human history etched into the landscape. On Wednesday, October 8, from 2pm to 4pm, […]
September’s Memory Café at Bethel Church
submitted by Della Smith, Memory Café at Bethel Every fourth Wednesday of the month through October 2025, from 1 to 3pm, Bethel Church UCC has been holding a Memory Café. A Memory Café is a social opportunity for people with dementia or memory difficulties and their caregivers (this is not a drop-off event; caregivers must […]
Manchester Voices Indivisible seeking community discussion topics
submitted by Manchester Voices Indivisible After harrowing violence again in our country, Manchester Talks! community conversations presented by Manchester Voices Indivisible feel more important than ever. We would like to hear from you. What concerns do you have? What discussion topics would interest you? Find us on Facebook (Manchester Voices Indivisible) and leave us a […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its October 2025 classes, returning to Manchester with The Bob Hope Story
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI-Publicity Adult Learners Institute (ALI) Michigan continues its fall 2025 term with six more adult learners’ classes in the 5HealthyTowns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. October brings us cool nights and bright sunny days with dazzling fall colors. What better time to spend outdoors, perhaps gardening? Would […]
Senior meals relocated this week due to construction
submitted by Manchester Senior Citizens Council Due to parking lot construction at the Manchester United Methodist Church, parking will temporarily be unavailable for the Tuesday and Thursday luncheon meals. On September 23 and 25, 2025, the luncheon meals will be held at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Rd (lower parking lot). The mealtime is […]
WCRC: Sandborn Rd to close Monday, September 22, for ditching work
submitted by WCRC On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will perform ditching work on Sandborn Rd between Glen Oak Dr and Schleweis in Manchester Township. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one day to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 6, 2025, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the City of Manchester’s City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Hall, 912 City, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is […]
Trade war, drought squeeze Michigan farmers heading to fall harvest
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Lauren Gibbons and Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan West Michigan farmer Jim May has given up on the idea of making a profit off his […]
