Commercial open house set for Friday, November 1
As three of its larger retail stores closed within six months, the future of Manchester’s downtown has been a concern to many. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) have been contacting and working with a variety of different grocery store chains to help fill the gap left by the […]
Winter Farmers Market starts Friday!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market/Acorn Farmers Market & Cafe Board The Winter Farmers Market is ready for customers to purchase healthy food needed for making meals. The location is 327 W. Main St. and the market starts this Friday, November 1. The market will be open three days a week for four hours each day. […]
2019 Christmas Home Tour
Tickets are now available for the 2019 Manchester Christmas Home Tour. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 1 – 8pm. All of the stops on the tour this year will be in Bridgewater Township and will encompass six homes and the Apotheke Salon, all decorated for the holidays. Tickets are […]
November events at the Manchester District Library
Library offers Food for Fines to benefit the Manchester CRC and more! The Manchester District Library is committed to providing outstanding service to our community. To that end, we will be holding our annual Food for Fines drive November 3 – 9. Bring in a non-perishable food item, receive a $0.50 credit toward your library […]
MAHS still has vendor spots available for Christmas in the Village
submitted by Liz Polk, MAHS The Manchester Area Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop are going to be open during Christmas in the Village, December 7th, and has decided at this late date to include vendors. We are looking for crafters! We will supply 8 foot tables, available for $10/day. You must be commit to […]
Learn how to plant and maintain healthy trees on your property
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is hosting a workshop on Planting and Maintaining Trees as part of the Backyard Conservation Education Series on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5-6:30 pm. Workshop will be outdoors at 8778 Eiseman Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. Topics will include: site selection and preparation, proper planting techniques, what to look for […]
2019 Guide to Manchester Halloween activities
Michigan’s greatest small-town Halloween is getting bigger! This year, in addition to the annual events on October 31st, Manchester is offering up Halloween-y fun on the Saturday before! Saturday, October 26 9 am to 1 pm – the Lions Club will be selling apple cider on the street at the corner of M52 and Main […]
Nature walk at Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for a nature walk in the Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow on November 2nd from 10 to 11:30 am. Organizers stated, “Visit a special part of the watershed to walk the boardwalks/dirt trails through wetlands, forests, and to the river. We will explore the plants and animals […]
Zion Lutheran Church to host annual Harvest Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is holding its Annual Harvest Dinner (formerly Sauerkraut Supper) on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, winter squash, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. Tickets are available by […]
Lions Club to revive annual cider sale
The Manchester Lions Club will carry on the former Kiwanis Club’s tradition of the annual Cider Sale, which will be held this year on October 26. “With the demise of the Kiwanis of Manchester, at their request the Lions took over their Cider Sales fundraiser,” said Barry Allen, president of the Lions Club. “This is […]
