Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, May 14, for a rousing game of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Weekend quilting and needlework workshop at the senior center
submitted by Holly McDermott, Manchester Senior Center executive director The Manchester Senior Citizens Council is hosting a quilting and needlecraft workshop at the Manchester Senior Center located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot) on the first weekend of each month beginning May 1. It will run on Friday and Saturday, from 9am to 6pm, […]
Learn about spring flora, birds of prey, and the moon at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for May 2026, sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. […]
MUMC holding rummage, plant, and garden sale
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, will be holding a rummage sale this Friday, May 1, from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday, May 2, from 9am to 3pm. All items will be sold by donation. They will also be holding a plant and […]
4-Corners protest and boycott THIS Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Manchester, our next opportunity for non-violent protest is Friday, May 1, 5pm–6pm, at the 4-Corners Protectors Gathering at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. The world is changing. Grift and corruption are becoming the norm. Don’t hide—do your part so you’ll feel you did something to make a […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Listening to God”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Listening to God” on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly […]
Make metal-stamped jewelry at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Design your own custom jewelry at an upcoming workshop hosted by Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Monday, May 4, in the City Room, with a flexible drop-in format from 6pm to 7pm. Stop in at any time during the hour to craft […]
Bingo! for all ages at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. In May, Bingo will be held on Thursday, May 7. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Make a DIY “no sew” T-shirt bag at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for Afterschool Art on Monday, May 4, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Do you have old T-shirts taking up space in your drawers or closet? Put them to use by turning them into a tote bag. Make a […]
Preparations for 60th Canoe Race underway
by Marsha Chartrand It’s almost here … time to get ready for the 2026 Canoe and Kayak Race on Sunday, May 17. The Manchester Men’s Club is coordinating the event; check in from 10 to 11am at Fellows’ Bridge on Sharon Valley Road between M-52 and Sharon Hollow. Free parking is available at this site, […]
