Manchester Pride Day celebration planned!
by Sara Swanson June is nationally recognized as Pride Month to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Like communities all over the area, Manchester is hosting a Pride event this summer! On Saturday, June 27, from 3pm to 11pm, there will be a Manchester Pride Day celebration […]
Seniors plan trip to Tigers game
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Seniors are planning a bus trip to Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29 to watch the Detroit Tigers play the Baltimore Orioles. The trip costs $50 per person and will depart from the Manchester Senior Center at 10am. Caregivers are encouraged to attend, too. Spots are still available! The […]
Chef Chris playing the Blues at a free gazebo concert
by Sara Swanson Next week, Thursday, July 25, at 7pm in Wurster Park, the second free Thursday night Gazebo Concert of the season will feature Chef Chris and The Cast Iron MoJo bringing harmonica driven funky old school electric blues. Friend of the library, Brenda Bancroft explained that veteran of the Detroit/Ann Arbor blues scene, […]
Adopt a pet rock at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for The Rock Adoption Agency on Monday, June 22, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create their very own pet rock to adopt and take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for all […]
Sharon Church’s Ice Cream Social coming up
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church invites the community to its annual Summer Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 24, from 4:30pm to 7pm, at the church fellowship hall, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd in Manchester. Guests can enjoy a meal, dessert, and an opportunity to catch up with neighbors as the summer […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us this Friday, June 19, from 5pm to 6pm, at the 4-Corners Protecters gathering at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. Come use freedom of speech to encourage dissent and actions to stop the harm and corruption of our government. Stand up for the rights of all […]
MDL hosting Summer Junk Journal Workshop for adults
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Adults looking for a creative and relaxing way to preserve memories and express their artistic side are invited to attend the Manchester District Library’s free Summer Junk Journal Workshop on Thursday, June 25, from 6pm to 8pm, in the City Room. This hands-on workshop will introduce […]
The Chicken Broil is coming up! 72 years and counting on another great one for #73
by Marsha Chartrand “There’s really not much new and different this year,” said Jeff Mann, chair of this year’s Manchester Annual Chicken Broil. But trust us, it’s never the same-old, same-old event. Everyone anticipates the Broil all year long, and the crispy roasted chicken and home-made coleslaw are just once-a-year treats for most of us. […]
Pioneer day and story hour scheduled for Sharon Mills County Park
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation have back-to-back events scheduled next week at Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd. On Tuesday, June 16, from 4pm to 7pm, learn what life was like for the early settlers of Sharon Hollow in the 1830s and how their experiences shaped their community, […]
Pop-up concert in downtown Manchester to celebrate the First Amendment
by Sara Swanson Downtown business owners have come together to sponsor a pop-up concert, RISE UP * SING OUT MANCHESTER, to celebrate the First Amendment on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at the Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E Main St. Live performers include Judy Banker, Daryl Blair, Paula D., […]
