Valentine’s Volunteer Workday at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve
submitted by Laura Watkins Koelewijn, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are hosting a volunteer workday to give some love to regional gem Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Michigan’s newest state park. The workday will be held Valentine’s Day morning, Saturday, February 14, from 10am […]
Silver Club Memory Programs “Lunch and Learn” for Manchester caregivers rescheduled to next week
Editors’ note: This event was originally scheduled for January 15 but due to the weather it was rescheduled to February 20 so if you missed registering for it the first time around, you have another opportunity. submitted by Sarah Weiss, Silver Club Memory Programs Are you a family caregiver looking for support and a well-deserved break? […]
Manchester youth invited for a “Skate and a Slice“ in Chelsea
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Winter blues got you down and you’re looking for something fun to do? Join us for some skating and a slice. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation has teamed up with Chelsea State Bank and SRSLY to host a FREE teen skating event for local youth in the 5 […]
ALI announces its spring 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan (ALI Michigan), an affiliate of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan. Looking forward to digging out of your winter burrow? ALI Michigan is ready […]
Learn beginning embroidery at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Learn how to embroider with Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Saturday, February 21, at 11am, in the City Room. In this 2-hour workshop, learn about tools and supplies as well as four basic embroidery stitches. Practice these four stitches together so everyone will be […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘The Lovely One‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Feb 18 in discussion of THE LOVELY ONE: A MEMOIR by Ketanji Brown Jackson. This is the book club’s biography selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History […]
Library offers Pacific Coast States learning series
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Dive into a fun Pacific Coast States learning series at Manchester District Library on Tuesdays at 3pm in the City Room, February 17 through March 17. Explore fun facts, taste unique foods from each state, and create a scrapbook of literary adventures. Join for just one or come […]
Valentine’s Day complimentary community lunch at the Senior Center
submitted by Holly McDermott, Executive Director, Manchester Senior Center The Senior Center is spreading the love this February with a complimentary Valentine’s lunch for everyone on Wednesday, February 11, at 11:30am, at the center, which is located on the lower level of 912 City Rd (use the back parking lot). The menu is still being […]
Irish Hills Concerned Citizens holding 2nd community meeting
submitted by Linda Knox, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC) will hold our 2nd community meeting about the gravel mine proposed on land adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park on Saturday, February 7, from 10:30am to noon. Attend in person at WellWise Services, 107 Chicago St, Brooklyn, MI, or attend online (reserve […]
Men’s Club Annual Ice Skating Party in Wurster Park
by Sara Swanson Join the Manchester Men’s Club for its annual Ice Skating Party on Saturday, February 7, at 1pm, at the rink in Wurster Park. They will have free hot dogs! Bring your own skates. The back-up date in case of inclement weather is February 14. You don’t have to wait until the party […]
