Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Washtenaw County Conservation District launches 2023 spring plant sales

submitted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District Winter is the perfect time to start planning for how to make improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Come discover your natural world at the Waterloo Recreation Area

submitted by Waterloo Natural History Association Public programs for January 2023 held at the Eddy Discover Center, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea, are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are requested for all indoor programs. To make reservations call the Discovery Center at 734-475-3170. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center at […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Conservation District celebrates 75 years at upcoming annual meeting

submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) in celebrating 75 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Robin Hills Events Center (Glasshouse at Robin Hills Farm Event Center, 20390 Stockbridge Chelsea Rd. (M-52), Chelsea) on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 5:30pm. The evening will feature a keynote […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Learn to manage your blood pressure at no cost

submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with high blood pressure (HBP) (hypertension), or caring for someone with high blood pressure, consider taking HBP Control, a new virtual workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week workshop over Zoom features certified leaders […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Historic craft classes at the Blacksmith Shop for winter 2023

submitted by Annette Siffin, MAHS The Manchester Area Historical Society is excited to announce a series of classes beginning on Mondays, held from 6–9pm, in January. Classes are a simple introduction. They are geared toward sharing knowledge and technique of historic crafts to spur interest and motivate involvement in the Blacksmith Shop’s Historic Craft demonstrations […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Luminaria will light the way again this Christmas

by Marsha Chartrand Who says a person with a vision can’t create something huge? Just ask Karen Hinkley how the luminaria tradition got started in Manchester back in 1977. “We moved to our home on Ann Arbor Hill in Manchester in 1976,“ Hinkley recalled a few years ago. “In 1977 I thought (the luminaria) would […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas concert and vendor market at Manchester Market

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market  Come join us at Manchester Market for a Christmas Market on Wednesday, December 14, from 4 to 7pm, with a marvelous assortment of vendors supplying amazing gifts you can give this holiday season! There’s something for everyone on your Christmas list. The talented and lovely Stacey “Soul Songstress” […]

 Sara Swanson

New year birding hike in the Leonard Preserve

Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of local birds along the charming River Raisin with county naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hike in the Leonard Preserve located just outside of the Village limits on North Union Street. The […]

 Sara Swanson

Free movie: “The Grinch“

The Klager & Riverside PTO is hosting their first FREE movie night of the year at Klager Elementary School on Friday, December 16, at 6pm in the gym. They will be showing The Grinch. Everyone is invited to attend, but adults must be present with child. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs or […]

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel Church holds its 47th Live Nativity

submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 47th year when the Christmas story silently comes to life Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the […]