Sara Swanson

Klager Cookout and Color Run Fun

by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School  On Wednesday, June 3, the children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a double dose of fun.  At lunch time, tables and picnic blankets were set up outside for the children to enjoy a cookout.  School Board member Brandon Woods was on hand to […]

 Sara Swanson

Bethel & Zion teaming up to offer Rainforest themed Vacation Bible School

by Sara Swanson Bethel Church and Zion Lutheran Church are teaming up this year to offer vacation bible school. This year Bethel Church, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will be hosting. Vacation bible school will run 5pm to 7:30pm on June 28, 29, and 30 and is free. Dinner and a snack will be […]

 Sara Swanson

The Great Klager Race and bubble fun!

The Great Klager Race and bubble fun!

by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The final week of school arrived, and the students of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a variety of daily special events. Events kicked off Monday morning with The Great Klager Race and Bubble Day.  At 9am, children lined up around the front loop in […]

 Sara Swanson

Learn about and handle Michigan snakes at the Eddy Discovery Center

submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. This month they will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester District Library kicks off the Summer Reading Program with a free family concert

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Manchester District Library is inviting families to dig into a summer of reading, discovery, and adventure with its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story.” The season begins with a free Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Thursday, June 18 from 6pm to 8pm, at Wurster […]

 Sara Swanson

Annual Manchester Fairy Festival returns with free fairy fun

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Fairies, crafts, stories, music, and magic will fill the air when the Manchester District Library hosts the Annual Manchester Fairy Festival on Saturday, June 20, from 11am to 2pm in the City Room. Made possible through the generous sponsorship of Worth Repeating, the free community event […]

 Sara Swanson

Chelsea Hospital asking Manchester residents to take 2026 community health needs survey

by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital is asking Manchester area residents to take the time to complete this 2026 community health needs survey. Your answers help shape our local health services. It will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will be entered into a drawing […]

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Manchester District Library hosts Daddy Daughter Hairdo Day

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Manchester District Library is holding a Daddy Daughter Hairdo Day on Tuesday, June 16, from 6pm to 7pm. Presented in partnership with Sereniti Organic Spalon, this hands-on workshop invites fathers and daughters to spend an evening together learning practical hairstyling techniques from professional hairstylist Cara Novesky, […]

 Sara Swanson

Make dinosaur crafts at the Manchester District Library

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for a Dino-filled afternoon of creativity on Monday, June 15, from 3:30pm–5pm in the City Room. Create an assortment of dinosaur themed crafts and accessories. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]

 Sara Swanson

Kippnick completes professional-level research project at WPI

submitted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Manchester High School graduate, Logan Kippnick, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Computer Science and Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled “Developing an App Framework to Foster Collaborative Skills.” Known as […]