Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Fairy Festival at Acorn and Fairy Garden Contest

Submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest is back by popular demand, hosted by Acorn! To enter, create a fairy garden that is displayed in your front yard to contribute toward The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour. Once you’ve created your fairy garden, submit your name and address to farmersmarket48158@gmail.com. We will use […]

 Sara Swanson

Uke Jam at Acorn

submitted by Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this Sunday, May 29, from 1 to 3pm, for ukulele fun! Uke Jam will share their talent and expertise by not only entertaining us with their ukulele playing, but also offering to share their knowledge with beginners of all ages! Come […]

 Sara Swanson

WCDP to present primary candidates for county judgeship and 14th State Senate District

submitted by Jessica Jenks, Washtenaw County Democratic Party In our ongoing effort to help voters make informed decisions in the upcoming elections, the Washtenaw County Democratic Party (WCDP) will host a Zoom webinar panel discussion on Saturday, June 4, at 9:30am, with candidates vying for the November election ballot slots for judge of the main […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Remember Walk to School? Do it again, this Wednesday!

Once upon a time, not too long ago, Manchester had a Walk to School program that was the envy of the 5 Healthy Towns! It was supported by the schools, the teachers, a dozen or so regular volunteers, crossing guards, the Village government, and the community at large. (Not to mention, by 5 Healthy Towns […]

 Sara Swanson

18th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser

submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Resource Center are holding their 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event includes a 4-person scramble, par 3 challenges, prizes, and contests. Check-in and breakfast snacks are at […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Come join us for two different events this weekend at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café!

submitted by Manchester Farmers Market This Saturday, May 21, at 10:30am, Clever Creations by Amy is back for a second amazing clay class — a Mini Mushroom House! We’ll be adding our own flair to a premade miniature mushroom house (4 inches tall) and adding glow-in-the-dark windows, flowers, doors, and more. All materials will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Annual Plant and Garden Sale on May 21 supports water protections

by Carol Westfall Residents in Freedom Township have a history of protecting local land, lakes, and streams. That’s why neighbors banded together over 15 years ago to challenge the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality over its leniency on research, timing, and oversight of gravel pits to assure there would be no excavating below the water […]

 Sara Swanson

Loved One and Me: Dance Under the Stars

submitted by Shea Van Vuuren, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Manchester Community Schools Foundation presents Loved One and Me: Dance Under the Stars on June 4 from 6 to 8 pm at the Athletic Field Complex. Calling all students: This is a night to share with an adult you love. Invite an adult to spend the […]

 Sara Swanson

No-cost online Matter of Balance course starts in June

submitted by Joyce Williams, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Thinking of gardening and walking outside once the warm weather stays around? The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is hosting an online workshop, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls, to help older adults prevent falls and reduce the fear of falling. This workshop […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Update on the canoe and kayak race

submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Fewer than two weeks to race day! Our team is hard at work in the final stages of planning the 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race on Sunday, May 15. Online registration is closed as of Monday, May 2. However, there is still time to […]