Kidz Biz returning to Farmers Market
The Farmers Market likes to give kids the opportunity to sell something they make over the summer. Last year, they introduced Kidz Biz and they are bringing it back this year! For $1 each, anyone under the age of 18 can have a space at the market on a Kidz Biz day to sell their products. This […]
August events at the Library: make a coffee mug, school supply drive & more!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Summer reading may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on at the Manchester District Library. The library staff is already looking ahead, toward the start of the 2019/2020 school year. (Do we hear some kids groaning?) On a related note, the library is running its […]
Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic to start second half of gazebo season
On July 25, at 7:30 pm, Manchester welcomes the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, America’s (and certainly Washtenaw County’s!) premier youth fiddling show band. Their fantastic repertoire will keep your feet tapping all evening long. Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic astounds audiences each time the group takes the stage,” says their website. “The musicians, all from Saline High School, […]
Update on Ford Village Industries Tour – Sunday July 28
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Society Just a reminder that the Ford Village industries Tour will occur Sunday, July 28, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. This “come-and-go as you please” tour will examine the impact of Henry Ford’s creation of small town, village industries at former mill sites in Manchester and Sharon Mills. […]
Space Food: What Astronauts Eat
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library On Friday, July 26th at 2pm the Manchester District Library is hosting the family-friendly, interactive, and informative program, Space Food: What Astronauts Eat. Have you ever wondered what astronauts eat in outer space? What’s the difference between a fresh vegetable and the outer-space version? Now’s your chance to find […]
Herbfest at the Farmers Market
This Thursday, July 25th from 3:30pm to 7pm, the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi Bro Park will feature 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 a special guest and will pass out fresh herb samples. The Farmers […]
SASHA Farm Humane Fair 2019
On Sunday, August 11 between 12pm- 4pm, SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary, located at 17901 Mahrle Rd. in Manchester will be holding their 2019 Humane Fair. Tickets which include lunch are available on their website www.sashafarm.org or at the door. Tickets for adults and children ages 11 and older are $30. Tickets for children ages 6-10 […]
Free Youth concert set in Clinton July 27
Clinton United Church of Christ, located at 300 Tecumseh Road in Clinton, is sponsoring a special, FREE, Youtharama Event on Saturday, July 27. Youth, parents, and other interested adults are invited to attend. A free concert featuring the Christian rock band “Second Day Story,” will be held from 6-8:30 pm. Second Day Story takes a […]
WISD invites community to tour High Point School
On August 6, Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will ask voters to consider a bond proposal to renovate and reconstruct High Point School for students with significant medical, emotional, physical, and cognitive disabilities. In anticipation of election day, the WISD is welcoming community members to tour the facility, learn more about the proposal, and ask […]
Third Thursday in July: Chicken, hayrides, entertainment, and more
Manchester’s already-famous Third Thursdays are back in 2019! There have been some changes made based on attendee feedback and requests. Check out the list below of activities and make sure to check back as more will likely be added to the line-up. Invite your friends and family, so they can enjoy the fun! There is […]
