What are we all waiting for? The Chicken Broil, of course!
by Marsha Chartrand The entire Manchester community is looking forward to seeing old friends and new at the 71st annual Chicken Broil on Saturday, July 20, 2024! Please join us for on-site dining and enjoy the entertainment or use the easy drive-through pick-up service. This year’s proceeds will be going to update the facilities at […]
Manchester Fairy Festival at the Farmers Market this week!
Editors note: This article was updated the evening of 6-17-24 with a change of location due to forecasted high temperatures. As a hot weather plan for this week, market vendors and fairy festivities will set up in the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church. submitted by Sam Tank, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at the […]
Birding Hike at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a hike to view birds from field to river in Sharon Mills County Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 8am to 10am. With summer blooms all around it’s a perfect time to take a stroll and enjoy the local birds. […]
Fireworks coming up soon!
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester Men’s Club is planning its 2024 annual fireworks display, starting at dusk July 3 at Carr Park in Manchester. (Rain date is July 4.) Since we all know you don’t mess with success, there are very few changes to this year’s event! However, a new rock ’n’ roll band has been […]
Library holding Summer Reading Mid-Way Party!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the entire Manchester community to attend the Summer Reading Program Mid-way Party on Thursday, June 27, at Wurster Park. Beginning at 4pm, festivities will include fun summer activities and snacks, ending just in time to enjoy a family-friendly Gazebo Concert performance by […]
Michelle’s Music offering group ukulele & guitar lessons
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Michelle’s Music will offer weekly group lessons in ukulele and guitar at the Manchester District Library (MDL) June 28 through August 2. Lessons will be held on Fridays in the Village Room at 912 City Rd; no classes will be held on Friday, July 5. Classes include: Beginning […]
Emanuel offering free weekly summer lunches
by Sara Swanson As an expansion of Emanuel Church’s free monthly dinners on the third Wednesday of each month, they will be offering free lunches this summer, every Wednesday from June 19 through July 31, from 11:30am to 1:30pm (or until they run out of food). You can eat in or take a meal to […]
Sharon Church’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by Nancy Flint The area ice cream social season will be kicking off with Sharon Church, corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road, hosting their social on Wednesday, June 26, from 4:30pm to 7pm. They will offer outdoor and indoor seating, as well as a take-out option. The menu will have sandwich choices of hot […]
Farm to Table 9th Annual Fabulous Feast — Tickets now on sale
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foudation What came first … the chicken or the egg? To find out, please join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, August 18, at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are now on sale. […]
Feast at Noggle Farms THIS FRIDAY
by Sara Swanson Are you a fan of beef? Have you ever wanted to try tasting every part of a steer? Manchester Market will be providing a unique, al fresco dining experience here in Manchester this weekend. On Friday, June 14, from 4pm to 8pm at Noggle Farms, Chef Emmanuel, Head Butcher Afrim, and Head […]
