Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on March 5 for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester District […]
ALI announces its March 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan), a promoter of life-long education, continues its spring 2026 term with six March classes, covering a range of topics: genealogy, fraud, cooking, bagpipes, gardening, and beavers. Dig down into your family’s roots with Bill O’Reilly, an experienced genealogist, when […]
Library organizing winter party for whole community!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Michigan winters can be rough, so Manchester District Library created an event for the whole community to get out of the cold and have some fun. All ages are welcome. Join us in the City Room (on the lower level) on Friday, February 27, from 6:30pm to 9pm, […]
State Rep. Foreman holding virtual civil liberties town hall
by Sara Swanson Michigan State Representative Morgan Foreman, who in the Manchester area represents Bridgewater Township, is holding a Know Your Rights virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 17. The training will run from 6pm to 7pm, and will feature special guests with expertise on civil liberties. Join over Zoom/Meeting ID: 301 016 6114. Passcode: […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer We must keep up the resistance. How can we live with ourselves if we don’t? Come stand with us at the 4-Corners the first and third Friday of the month, 4pm to 5pm. Bring your heartfelt message and your voice and commit to dissent. We’ll welcome you. Extra signage […]
Ash Wednesday services, night worship, & chili cookout at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, has two upcoming events: special Ash Wednesday services and a Night of Worship & Chili Cookoff. The Ash Wednesday services are this Wednesday, February 18, at noon and 7pm. The Night of […]
WCCD opens the 2026 Spring Plant Sales
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Specialist, Washtenaw County Conservation District Spring is coming—time to plan conservation improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw […]
Secretary of State mobile office returning to Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Secretary of State mobile office is returning to the Manchester Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot), on Wednesday, March 18, from 11am to 1pm. Times are available by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the senior center at 734-212-3080 or email CenterDirector@msccinc.org. Transactions available will include […]
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? […]
