Photos: Thousands flock to Manchester for Fireworks, the Men's Club manages the crowds
by Sara Swanson Last Thursday, the City of Manchester's population exploded for the 43rd Annual Fireworks display, put on by the Manchester Men's Club, a job that wasn't concluded until the next day as they picked up litter and put Carr Park back in order. If you missed donating for next year's fireworks on the […]
Evening geology hike at the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Leonard Preserve is home to multiple types of prairies, including dry sand prairie, tallgrass prairie and restored prairie, each with a different soil profile. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) invites you to go beneath the surface of the prairie to explore the complex mosaic of soils that the melting glaciers left […]
Community Bible Church holding Beyond AWANA this summer
by Sara Swanson Community Bible Church isn’t holding Vacation Bible School this year but is continuing its Beyond AWANA program. Beyond AWANA runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm and includes dinner, a Bible lesson, outdoor games, crafts, and worship. It is appropriate for ages 3 to 19. Community Bible Church is located at 8400 Sharon […]
‘the Manchester Mirror‘ holding an open house at the Farmers Market
By Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand In February, the Manchester Mirror held our first ever “open house” at the Manchester District Library. We are holding our second on Thursday, July 17, at the Manchester Farmers Market on Adrian Street from 3pm to 6pm. Are you interested in volunteering? Do you have an idea for a […]
High school boys needed for soccer team
by Sara Swanson The Manchester High School boys’ soccer team is working to get enough kids to field a soccer team this year. Do you know a boy in grades 9 through 12 who is interested in playing soccer? No experience necessary. Practice starts on August 11. Contact Dan Tar at dcrojtar@aol.com or 734-564-5766.
Paper Quilling at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Paper Quilling activity on Wednesday, July 16, at noon in the Village Room. Turn ordinary strips of paper into extraordinary works of art! This is a very beginner-friendly craft with limitless potential for creativity. Materials provided; recommended for ages 7+. Stop by […]
Summer reading with the MDL Adult Book Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested […]
July 2025 Gardening Advice
by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill If you were hoping that our lovely little heat wave was a thing of the past, I hate to break it to you, but the forecast for the rest of the summer is much of the same – higher than normal temperatures and rainfall. That should make keeping up with […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Meeting Notice The Freedom Township Board of Review The Freedom Twp. Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, Mi 48158 The Freedom Township Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd Manchester, MI 48158. The meeting hours for property owners to petition the […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — July 2025
The newest edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: The Trumpeter July 2025
