School board candidate forum set for next Monday, Oct. 29
The Manchester Ladies Society will be hosting a forum of school board candidates next Monday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm, in the Media Center of Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 East Main Street. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the candidates answer questions, including those asked by audience members. It is a great way to […]
Volunteer opportunity at Watkins Lake
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation is hosting an upcoming volunteer opportunity, "Preservation of a Sedge Meadow," at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, from 1-3 pm on Saturday, November 10 at the Watkins Lake County Preserve. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is home to a wetland system containing sedge meadow and fen […]
Healthy trick-or-treating, holiday shopping and more at last Farmers Market of the season
The Manchester Farmers Market is hosting a Healthy Trick or Treat at their last Farmers Market of the season, this Thursday, October 25. Farmers Market manager Laura Wohlgemuth states, “Come dressed in your favorite costume and trick or treat to our vendors! Each vendor will have a healthy alternative for our Healthy Trick or Treat. Be sure […]
Village prepares for Halloween
On Wednesday, October 31st, Manchester will celebrate Halloween! Trick or treating runs from 5 to 7 pm in the Village. The Chamber of Commerce, with help of many community volunteers, will be handing out free caramel apples at the gazebo in Wurster Park on Main Street, and the Manchester Lions Club will offer pumpkin bowling nearby. The Friends […]
October 3rd Thursday line-up!
The last of this summer's 3rd Thursday events is happening this Thursday, October 18 in downtown Manchester! Special events happening from 4 to 8 pm include the Artist, Makers & Vendors Market on Adrian Street; hayrides through town sponsored by River Raisin Antiques; Alber's Cider & Donuts Sale benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Manchester; Manchester Rocks with paint and hide […]
More opportunities to explore Dear Womanhouse
Between the Artists, the musical group, Musique Noire and the visitors, The Art Kettle held a successfully opening for Dear Womanhouse, What now? on Friday night! If you missed the opening, you can still come explore the two-story exhibit, which is open to the public through Nov 16th on Fridays from 6 to 9 pm, Saturdays from […]
Dairy Queen's last day will be fundraiser for CRC
Manchester Dairy Queen's last day of the season will be Monday October 22nd. This will also be their annual fundraiser for the Community Resource Center (CRC). 100% of every dollar received that day will be donated to the CRC. Last year Dairy Queen owners, Jeff and Crystal Fahey raised $1,200 for the CRC, despite cold and rainy weather. When the business […]
Come enjoy a hayride!
The Freedom Child Care Center is hosting a FREE family hayride, open to the public, starting at 3 pm on Saturday, October 27 at the center, 8753 Pleasant Lake Road. Following the hayride, there will be roasted hot dogs, s'mores, hot drinks, and more to enjoy, with plenty of good fellowship to go along with […]
Holiday shopping at last Farmers Markets of the season
Manchester Farmers Market manager Laura Wohlgemuth is encouraging everyone to come out to Manchester's last two farmers markets of the season on October 18th and October 25th! "We are encouraging getting some holiday shopping done before the rush!," she stated. "We will have several different crafters as well as canned items that make the perfect […]
Diubles plan fall fundraiser
The Diuble Family Vision (DFV) Foundation was formed to fight blindness and be able to impact people’s lives for the better; to support research for treatment of cures, provide public awareness, and to promote the well-being of persons with disabilities or those who are underprivileged. Currently, DFV has two main projects for which they are prioritizing funding. First, […]
