Upcoming August library events
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Wed. Aug 1 – Fri. Aug 31 MDL Rocks (Painted Rock Hunt) Wed. Aug 1 – Fri Aug 31 School Supply Drive Wed. Aug 1 at 10 am Story Time; at 6:30 pm Knit Night Sat. Aug 4 from 10 am – noon, Friends of the Library Book Donation Day […]
Emanuel Church’s Ice Cream Social this Thursday!
Emanuel United Church of Christ will be holding its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 2nd from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at 324 West Main Street. Join them for delicious food, cake, ice cream, and fun with friends. The menu includes BBQ sandwich or hot chicken sandwich for $3, hot dogs and Mac & cheese […]
ALI Fall registration kick-off
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learning Institute Ah, August … and perhaps getting away comes to mind. Classes offered by the Adult Learners Institute in Chelsea provide you with many interesting destinations, and without packing any luggage. Exploring the islands and architecture of the Scandinavian islands or a visit to Egypt may be in order […]
Old fashioned ice cream social in Saline
From the moment one steps through the white board fence surrounding the Weber Blaess One-Room School located at 520 Woodland Drive in Saline, you can enjoy homemade ice cream with a variety of toppings as ladies with white gloves and parasols leisurely stroll the grounds on August 19, 2018 from 1 – 4 pm. Grilled […]
St. Mary’s Annual Rumage Sale
St. Mary Church will be holding its annual rummage sale at the Parish Center located at 110 W. Madison Street (behind the Marathon Gas Station) on Thursday August 9th and Friday August 10th from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday August 11th from 9 am to 4 pm. Sale items will include furniture, kitchen items, holiday […]
Fun for all at this week’s Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show
The Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show begins tomorrow at the Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, and runs through Friday, July 27. It’s a fun and action-packed week for those involved, like 20-year-old Jacy Wacker, who is in her final year exhibiting after many years of participation. “I started when I was 11, I […]
Local musician Matt Callaway headlines this week’s Gazebo Concert
Gazebo concerts are back! After a two-week hiatus for the Fair and Chicken Broil, Manchester’s Thursday night free concert staples have returned to the Gazebo. This week’s offering will feature a local musician, Matt Callaway, who grew up in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School in 2004. Matt headlines the “Matt Callaway Jazz Quartet,” […]
HERBfest at the Farmers Market
This Thursday, July 26, the Manchester Farmers Market will be holding HERBFest from 3:30 to 7 pm at Chi-Bro Park. Farmers Market manager Laura Wohlgemuth described HERBfest: “HERBFest is all about educating the public on the many fascinating ways to use herbs for cooking and for health! The Herb Fairy will be our special guest for […]
Manchester Masonic Lodge 4th Annual Golf Outing
Manchester Masonic Lodge is hosting its 4th annual golf outing on Saturday, August 4th. The Masonic lodge has served Manchester with charity work for 150 years and this time is no different; they are looking for active teams of 4 to have a great time with them as they help the community at the same time! Proceeds from […]
Victory Baptist Church hosts time lab-themed Vacation Bible School
Victory Baptist Church, located at 419 South Macomb St., will be holding Vacation Bible School July 30th – August 3rd from 9 am to noon. The program is designed for pre-K through 6th grade. To pre-register, volunteer, or for more information go to https://victorybaptistmanchester.myanswers.com/time-lab/ .
