Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 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; […]
5th Annual Witches Night Out adding even more witchy fun!
by Sara Swanson Downtown Manchester’s Witches Night Out is returning for its 5th year on Saturday, October 11, from 6pm to 9:30pm. All of the favorites will return, including late-night shopping, drinking with lots of specials, sales, dancing, food trucks, and the big end-of-the-night witch contest! But this year also features some exciting additions! As […]
The Village Hair Forum has moved
by Sara Swanson The Village Hair Forum, long a fixture in the Manchester Mill, has moved! They are now just across the street at the recently remodeled Main Street Suites, next door to Bank Michigan. Owner Linda Stevens explained the perks of the new location, saying, “Village Hair Forum is in a relaxed, stress-free environment, […]
WAVE restoring door-to-door drivers, free rides for seniors 60+!
by Sara Swanson Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides five-day-a-week, door-to-door service for western Washtenaw residents to anywhere in the county and back, and is Manchester’s only public transportation option, recently had to cut back services due to ongoing reductions in state and federal funding. The cutback that most affected Manchester-area riders was that […]
MAHS hosts the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association meeting
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Association On September 13, the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association (MORSA) had their annual meeting at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, and the Robert and Sandy Mottice Homestead on Pleasant Lake Road in Manchester. MORSA exists to help preserve and promote historic one-room schoolhouses throughout Michigan. Approximately 60 persons attended […]
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 […]
