Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Free culinary classes at Acorn

Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is offering free monthly culinary classes taught by Chef Keegan Rodgers from The Lakehouse Bakery. The classes are located inside Acorn located at 455 W. Main St. Next up is Perfect Picnic on Friday, June 10, at 6pm. Learn fresh ideas on this summer favorite! Please email farmersmarket48158@gmail.com to attend. Future […]

 Sara Swanson

Two summer hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be hosting two nature hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve located at 18700 Grass Lake Rd in Sharon Township on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Both hikes will be led by naturalist Elle Bogle. The first hike is a Sunrise Nature Hike from 8:30 to 10am. As spring moves into summer, […]

 Sara Swanson

One-day bike, walk, or run event fundraiser in Chelsea to raise money for SRSLY

submitted by Alex Duranczyk, SRSLY SRSLY Coalition and Chelsea Hospital are coming together to host Pedal for Prevention, a special one-day event to kick off the summer season and to help support teens struggling with substance abuse. The event will be held from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 11, beginning at the Lyndon Township […]

 Sara Swanson

An off-the-trail hike at Sharon Short Hills

Join guest naturalist Faye Stoner for a hike to visit the far western portions of the Sharon Short Hills Preserve located at 6700 Hashley Road on Saturday, June 4, from 10am to noon. You will talk about geology, botany, birds, and stewardship as you explore “off the trail” to enjoy this lovely area. Note: terrain […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Attention, golfers: We need you!

submitted by Anita Herman The Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce are teaming up again for their annual golf outing to raise money to provide services to the local community. However, this event cannot succeed without golfers! The 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Fairy Festival at Acorn’s outdoor market is this Thursday

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Don’t miss this week’s special events at the Acorn Farmers‘ Market & Café Outdoor Market this Thursday, June 2, from 3-6 pm. The highlight of this month’s event is, of course, the Fairy Festival. A variety of special guests are expected, including Dance With Heart Studios, the Adiska Tooth Fairy, Horning […]

 Sara Swanson

Summer Reading and much more at Manchester District Library

submitted by Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during June, including the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading program. Library staff have been hard at work creating programs and decorations that embrace this year’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program theme. There will […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Free plants for participating in the Fairy Garden Contest

submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The Manchester Farmers Market is offering 10 FREE PLANTS (while supplies last) to anyone who enters their address in The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest. These plants are offered courtesy of the Manchester High School Greenhouse Sale and Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Email farmersmarket48158@gmail.com if you’d like to claim your 10 […]

 Sara Swanson

Memorial Day service set for 11am Monday on Main Street Bridge

by Marsha Chartrand It will be a smaller celebration, perhaps, than in years past, but this year’s Memorial Day will once again be observed with traditional respect and with gratitude to our veterans starting promptly at 11am on Monday, May 30, on the Main Street Bridge. American Legion Post #117 Commander Lester Koch has let […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior naturalist snake hike in Brauer Preserve

Snakes are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet, inspiring fear instead of the love they deserve. Michigan is home to 18 different species of these secretive reptiles, only one of which is venomous. Seniors, age 55 and older, are invited to join naturalist Elle Bogle for an afternoon hike on Wednesday, May […]