Manchester’s suicide rate increases, highest in county
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new Suicide Report detailing local suicide data trends through 2024. While the county’s overall rate has decreased and the suicide rate among Washtenaw residents continues to remain below both the Michigan and national suicide completion rates, the Manchester area’s rate increased and once again is the […]
Plein air painters paint in Manchester
submitted by Sandra Difazio, Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association On Saturday, June 21, 2025, seven artists from the Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association (GLPAPA) gathered to paint along the banks of the River Raisin Park in the scenic city of Manchester. GLPAPA is a statewide organization of plein air artists that hosts painting […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast – Tickets now on sale
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, Sunday, September 14 at spectacular, sesquicentennial Gee Farms in Stockbridge. This popular event always sells out. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, local chefs, and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) communities coming together […]
Wild Summer Bees nature hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) invites attendees to learn about the beauty and importance of wild pollinators while exploring the prairie from the bees’-eye view. Join WCPARC on Thursday, July 31, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) to help document the […]
Summer Reading midway “Mess“-tival
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Don’t miss the Manchester District Library Summer Reading Program Midway “Mess”-tival on Saturday, July 12, from 11am to 2pm, in the back lot of the Community Building. At the “Mess”-tival, you get to be the mess and forget the rest! Featuring tie-dye, oobleck insanity, and many other activities. […]
Roadwork this week in Freedom & Manchester Townships
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing roadwork in Freedom and Manchester Townships this week. In Freedom Township, Bethel Church Rd between Eisman Rd and Ernst Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions on July 1 through July 3 for forestry as will Waters Rd between Haab Rd and Parker Rd […]
Manchester Fairy Festival of 2025 was a “fairy“ big success!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Fairy Festival organizer On Thursday, June 26, the City Room transformed into a magical world for all ages during The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival! With sponsorship from Worth Repeating, The Manchester District Library hosted The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival with fairy crafts including fairy wands and bracelets, a fairy garden make […]
Make sand art at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library on Thursday, July 10, for Sand Art Studio at 1pm in the Village Room. Design your own necklace charm or bottle by layering rainbow-colored sands. Create a simple geometric piece or experiment and see what designs you can make! Materials provided; all […]
Make wire maze sculptures at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Wire Maze Sculpture activity on Monday, July 7, at 2pm, in the Upstairs Lounge. Beaded wire sculptures are great for toddlers to build their fine motor skills — and make for pretty cool decorations! Materials provided; recommended for ages 3+. Advance registration […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
