IHCC invites community to picnic and state park celebration
by Sara Swanson Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC), a local nonprofit organized to oppose a gravel mine proposed next to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, invites community members to its summer picnic on Wednesday, August 26, from 3pm to 7pm, at WJ Hayes State Park. Hayes State Park is located 10 minutes south […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join the 4-Corners Protectors gathering on Friday, August 21, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street in Manchester. We welcome peaceful protest and freedom of speech. Protest gets the message “We are not OK” across. Protest lets others know they are not alone. Stand […]
Make flower petal sun catchers at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will celebrate the beauty of summer with a special Flower Petal Suncatchers program on Monday, August 24, from 3:30pm to 5pm. Participants will create colorful suncatchers using locally grown flowers picked at From the Ground Up Flower Farm, a U-pick flower farm […]
New hot-dog-eating contest, return of dinner with the fair queen court, and more coming up at the 2026 Manchester Community Fair
by Sara Swanson The 81st annual Manchester Community Fair is just around the corner, kicking off Tuesday, August 18, with the fair parade through downtown Manchester, and wrapping up on Saturday, August 22, with the rodeo and a performance by hometown band the Rifleman. Many old favorites will be returning but there are changes and […]
Washtenaw Alive organizing intergenerational dialogue on mental health in Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw Alive Suicide Prevention Coalition will be holding a panel on Wednesday, September 23, from 6 to 8pm, at the Manchester Junior and Senior High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr. Washtenaw Alive is partnering with Manchester SRSLY and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for this event. Matthew Raad, Community Engagement […]
DIY dragon eggs at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Families and fantasy fans of all ages are invited to join us for our Dragon Egg DIY program on Monday, August 17, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, in the City Room. Participants will create and decorate their own clay dragon egg, creating a one-of-a-kind treasure worthy of […]
Movie night at the Senior Center—‘Grumpy Old Men‘
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Senior Center is inviting all seniors to a free movie night on Wednesday, August 12, doors open at 6pm, for a showing of Grumpy Old Men. Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 PG-13-rated American romantic comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret. In it, a lifelong feud between two […]
Update: MCS school board candidate online forum canceled
Editor’s note August 7, 2026: This forum has been canceled by Sara Swanson While the primary election may still be front and center in our minds, the general election will be here before you know it. You will have your first opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for school board in November next […]
Celebrate America’s 250th with 50 States Trivia at the library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Put your knowledge of the United States to the test as the Manchester District Library invites the community to 50 States Trivia on Thursday, August 13, from 2pm to 3pm. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, participants will gather in the Council Chambers, located […]
MDL invites everyone to celebrate the end of summer
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Come one, come all! The Manchester District Library is inviting the community to wrap up the summer season with its Summer Party on Friday, August 14, from 6:30pm to 8pm, at the Manchester District Library, 912 City Rd (M-52), Manchester. Admission is free. The family-friendly celebration […]
