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 […]
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.
