Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

KaBOOM! equipment dedication set for Thursday

If you and your family been enjoying the new play equipment in our parks and surrounding the Shared-Use trail that passes through the village, don’t miss this week’s dedication and Grand Opening on Thursday at 6 pm in River Raisin Park on Ann Arbor Hill! The new equipment, provided by a generous “Play Everywhere” grant […]

 Sara Swanson

SUMC Annual Ice Cream Social

submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to their annual Ice Cream Social on June 30t h, 4:30-7:00 PM. This year we are featuring two options — “Drive-thru “or “Park & Eat” on the lawn. The meal will cost $8.00 and will include a choice of hot ham & cheese […]

 Sara Swanson

Registration open for 2021 Run Manchester

by Julia Forrest After last year’s cancellation, runners will return to Main St. on August 7th for the return of  the Run Manchester race. You can register at https://runsignup.com/runmanchester by Aug. 5th for $30 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, $40 for the 10 mi, and $45 for the half-marathon. Sign up by July […]

 Sara Swanson

Register now for Pedal for Prevention

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and SRSLY Coalitions announced last week that they are hosting Pedal for Prevention, a virtual fitness event. Pedal for Prevention is open to bikers, walkers, and runners, and will take place between July 16 and August 13 at one of four local trails located in the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge […]

 Sara Swanson

Enjoy a better life with kidney disease in no-cost virtual workshop series

submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan If you are living with chronic kidney disease or you care for someone with kidney disease, consider taking an upcoming Kidney Personal Action Toward Health (KPATH) workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week online workshop features a […]

 Sara Swanson

5 Healthy Towns invites community to demos, adds new content to OneBigConnection.org

submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and our partners are pleased to invite you to a 30-minute webinar to learn more about OneBigConnection.org (OBC) and how area residents and community organizations can take advantage of what One Big Connection has to offer. The site now includes a new feature; events […]

 Sara Swanson

3rd Thursday excitement returns June 17th

Summer Thursday nights in Manchester are always full of fun with free live music at the gazebo concerts and the bustle of the outdoor farmers market, but Thursday, June 17th will have even more appeal as 3rd Thursdays return to downtown Manchester for the 2021 summer season! Start the evening off with a trip to […]

 Marsha Chartrand

“Passport to Manchester” event tickets now available!

If you have been wondering when you could receive a “Passport to Manchester,” wonder no longer! Tickets are now available on Eventbrite to sign up to participate in this exciting summer program, co-sponsored by the Manchester Area Historical Society and Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization. The first event, 19th Century Industries and Living in East […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Gazebo Concert series begins next week!

They’re back! A great 30 year tradition is returning this summer every Thursday night from June 10 through August 5, at the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park. Join us each week this summer at 7:30 pm for these FREE concerts that will be enjoyed by every member of the family. On June 10, the season […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Celebrate Dairy at the outdoor Farmer’s Market this week

Submitted by Manchester Farmers Market Come celebrate dairy at Acorn’s Outdoor Market this Thursday, June 3, with special guest, Horning Farms. They will have delicious cheeses and butter, as well as educational coloring books for the children. Learn more about life on the dairy farm as we embrace National Dairy Month together. Horning Farms is […]