Plans starting now for Christmas in the Village
On Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, Manchester will observe a decades-old tradition, “Christmas in the Village.” Christmas in the Village organizers are inviting everyone interested in having an active role in Christmas in the Village this year to attend the first planning meeting which will be held on Friday, September 21 at 7 […]
Hay Rides will be part of entertainment for Third Thursdays
This fall, a traditional autumn entertainment will be provided during the Third Thursday events set for September 20 and October 18. Thanks to Jacques LaRocque, hayrides will be part of the festivities at the last two Third Thursdays of this calendar year, from 4-8 pm, or until dark (whichever comes first). The wagon will pull […]
Autumnal Equinox stargazing and storytelling at Watkins Lake
On Friday, September 21st, celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with an evening of stargazing and storytelling at beautiful Watkins Lake State Park. Washtenaw County’s Sarah Felder is excited to host an exploration of our local skyscape with stories from Ojibwe, Greek, Roman and Arabic traditions. As this is a nighttime event, please wear warm clothing and […]
Corn Roast at the Manchester Farmers Market
On September 13th, from 3:30 to 7 pm, the Manchester Farmers Market (located in Chi Bro Park every Thursday afternoon and evening through October) will be giving each Farmers Market attendee complimentary roasted corn on the cob. The corn has been grown by Richard Weisenreder and will be prepared by Dawna Stockwell. Stockwell’s will also […]
Art Kettle opening reception
The Art Kettle, Manchester’s new Community Cultural Center and Artist Residency located at 121 West Main Street, will hold an opening reception this Sunday, September 9th from 1pm to 3pm. This free event will feature food, music and an art show, Manchester Ties, which includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, print making, collage, and mixed media works by local […]
Freedom Childcare Center/ Preschool holding open house
Freedom Childcare Center located at 8753 Pleasant Lake Road is hosting an Open House on Thursday, September 13th, from 6:30-8 pm. This open house is for any family seeking quality childcare for children age birth through preschool, as they offer a quality-rated preschool program. For more information call 734-997-9116.
Manchester men invited to audition for Adrian men’s chorus
Chiaroscuro, a community men’s chorus continuing to celebrate its fifth anniversary year, will begin its September membership drive for any men interested in singing with the chorus this season. During rehearsal, guests will join in the singing of four-part men’s choral selections so that they can enjoy and experience the unique sound and camaraderie that […]
Fun Run at Watkins Lake!
This fall will mark two years since Watkins Lake became Michigan’s 103rd State Park and first joint state park/county nature preserve. Situated in both Norvell Township in Jackson County and Manchester Township in Washtenaw County, it has two large areas of land connected by a disused rail bed that has been converted into a trail. This September, that trail […]
Bridgewater Township monastery holding Romanian-American festival
Two years ago the Romanian Orthodox monastery located on Sheridan Rd. in Bridgewater Township suffered a devastating fire, burning everything to the ground. This weekend they will be opening their doors to the public for a Romanian-American Festival! On Saturday September 1st and Sunday September 2nd, from 2 to 10 pm each day, everyone is […]
Women’s clothing swap and home business meet & greet scheduled for September
The Moms of Manchester (MOM) are holding a Home Business Meet and Greet AND Women’s Clothing Swap at the Manchester Farmers Market in Chi Bro Park on Thursday, September 27, from 3:30-7pm. Manchester Farmers Market manager and Manchester mom, Laura Wohlgemuth stated, “There is so much talent that many of us find we struggle to […]
