Gazebo Concert this week: John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours, a rockabilly/Americana band from southern Michigan, in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 25, from 7pm to 8pm. Good, whose hometown is Jackson, is […]
Limited tickets left for major Manchester Farmers Market Fundraiser!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, on Sunday, August 18, from 4pm to 6pm at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are going fast, and this popular event always sells out. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, restaurants, and the 5 […]
Library hosting River Raisin Beekeepers Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Ever wonder about the curious little honeybee? Ever been interested in being a beekeeper yourself? The Manchester District Library will host Janet from River Raisin Beekeepers Club on Saturday, August 3, at 11am in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn about these wonderful creatures and the […]
WCCD’s Washtenaw Field Day to be held in Bridgewater Twp
submitted by John Scaramucci, Outreach Coordinator for the Farmer Programs, WCCD On September 13, 2024, from 8am to 1pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day that will be focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and the use of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and assist […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
2024 Fair Parade: route change, prizes, and more!
by Sara Swanson The biggest Manchester parade of the year is coming up, Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30pm. The Manchester Community Fair Parade kicks off Fair Week with a couple of changes from recent years. This year there will be monetary prizes awarded in the categories of float, golf cart, and bicycle for best decorations. […]
Gazebo Concert this week: Brad Frey
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to Brad Frey in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 18, from 7pm to 8pm, as he plays his keyboard and performs songs by rock classics like Jerry Lee Lewis. Rain location is […]
WCHD pop-up clinic coming to the Farmers Market
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be returning to the Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, July 25, from 3:30pm to 6pm. They will be able to give vaccines, provide referrals, and perform other clinic services. You must call WCHD at (734) 544-6700 to schedule vaccines and other services before noon the […]
Read to a dog at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites readers ages 6–9 to read to a dog on Wednesday, July 24, with appointments starting at 11am. This is a great opportunity for emerging readers to gain a positive attitude toward books and build self-confidence in their skills by reading to a […]
Learn how to make soap the natural way
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Deborah Heskett from Manchester’s own Heskett Haven Farm on Tuesday, July 16, at 6pm in the Council Chambers at 912 City Rd. Participants will learn about the process of making soap using only natural ingredients. A Q&A will follow the […]
