The 2026 Manchester Fairy Garden Contest winners and map
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator With so many lovely fairy gardens on display, the judges had quite the time picking their favorites in the 2026 Manchester Fairy Garden Contest. This year’s entries were filled with fresh ideas, creative details, and plenty of fairy magic. The judges were especially excited to see […]
City needs input on new intergenerational outdoor play & exercise space
by Sara Swanson In 2020, Manchester installed a variety of large play equipment in Wurster Park, in River Raisin Park, along the multi-use trail, and outside the Manchester District Library, including large musical instruments, giant mushrooms, a big stopwatch to time yourself with, a climbing wall, huge turtle, and benches. This was the result of […]
August primary election info for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Michigan has a primary election coming up on August 4. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. Primary elections for Democratic and Republican parties for Governor, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, and State Representatives will be on the ballot as well as ballot proposals. All registered voters can vote in […]
Bethel Church holding Annual Ice Cream Social
submitted by Catherine Moore Bethel UCC will be holding their annual Ice Cream Social, Thursday, July 9, from 4:30pm to 7pm, at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, the corner of Bethel Church and Schneider roads, and with both their oldest and youngest attendees in mind. This year’s menu will feature delicious hot chicken sandwiches, beef barbecue, […]
Sen. Sue Shink talks with residents at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve
by Sara Swanson June 15, State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships in the Manchester area, came to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, which spans Manchester and Norvell townships, for her third Walk and Talk event held this year. She was joined by Ben Spiegel, Watkins Lake Unit Supervisor at […]
Nitpickers to play bluegrass and Americana at free Gazebo Concert
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 9, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music sponsored and hosted by the Manchester District Library. The Nitpickers will entertain audiences with bluegrass and Americana. Community members are encouraged […]
HSHV to rehome 30 cats and kittens from Manchester; can you help?
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Thirty cats were rescued by the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) from a home in Manchester. The owner brought several sick cats to the shelter where she asked for help for many still in her home. Rescue officers arrived to find cats ranging from young kittens to […]
Sharing the Spirit of America: Community readings of the Declaration of Independence near Manchester
by Sara Swanson On July 8 at 6pm, communities across the country will simultaneously read the Declaration of Independence aloud — marking the exact date and time of its first public reading in 1776. Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence as part of […]
Scio Church Rd & Zeeb Rd intersection closed for roundabout construction
by Sara Swanson On June 17, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed the intersection of Scio Church Rd and Zeeb Rd in Lodi and Scio townships to construct a roundabout. While this is not technically in the Manchester area, this is one of the main paths to get to the eastern half of the […]
The Annual Manchester Fairy Festival of 2026
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Magic was in full bloom at this year’s Annual Manchester Fairy Festival as little fairies and elves gathered for an afternoon of whimsical fun, creativity, and community spirit. Young festival-goers planted their very own fairy gardens using ferns donated by Debbie Kelly, along with tiny trinkets […]
