Community Update on Watkins Lake State Park at next Chamber of Commerce meeting
The public is invited to attend the upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting and learn about the new park in a presentation titled Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve – An Update on the New Park, Public Input Sessions, Potential Commercial Impact to Manchester, and Shared-Use Trail Extension. The meeting will be held Monday, July 11 at noon at the […]
Gazebo concert series continues the tradition with Shari Kane and Dave Steele
Thursday nights are magical in Manchester this summer–and every summer! And while the 63rd annual Manchester Chicken Broil is certainly the grand-daddy of all Thursday events each year, another long running tradition is now in its 28th year–the Manchester Gazebo Concert series in Wurster Park. Last week’s concert with Brad Phillips and Jacob Warren was pretty much […]
Exhale Yoga: New Manchester business opens June 30th
Exhale Yoga Studio opens June 30th, with a ribbon cutting and open house from 5-6pm. Exhale, operated by Anna Deevers, will be the most recent in a surge of new businesses to open in Manchester this summer. Located in the old Manchester Bakery, Exhale Yoga will offer over 20 classes a week. Anna, who has been […]
Washtenaw Co. offering additional HIV testing hours this week
National HIV Testing Day is Monday, June 27. Washtenaw County is providing walk-in testing and appointments throughout the week. Call 734-544-6840 to schedule an appointment or stop in at 555 Towner Street in Ypsilanti during the additional walk-in times: Wednesday, June 29 from 9 am to 4 pm Thursday, June 30 from 9 am to […]
Zion Lutheran Ice Cream Social
This Wednesday, June 22nd, Zion Lutheran will be holding their annual ice cream social from 5 to 8 pm at the church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Rd. Meals will be $5/person and include a hot dog or BBQ sandwich, choice of one side dish, a drink, and ice cream and cake. Items may also […]
Manchester area farmers invited to sail on a tall ship this August
Are you a Manchester farmer who sometimes daydreams about life on the sea instead on the soil or at least of an afternoon of sailing? This August you can help hoist the mighty sails of the 85’ wooden schooner “Appledore” and sail while learning more about current and emerging issues of water quality in Lake […]
Library to offer writing workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn’t know where to begin? If you’re interested in taking your writing to the next level, the Manchester District Library is hosting a short workshop on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-3 pm that will teach you how to create exciting stories. At […]
Free Movie: Zootopia
On Tuesday, June 21, if you are looking for something to do before the Fair Parade begins, the Manchester District Library will be showing Disney’s Zootopia at 2 pm in the Village Room on the lower level of the library at 912 City Road. Everyone is invited to attend.
Natalie Mae joins the Raisin Pickers at the Gazebo this week!
This week at the Manchester Gazebo, be sure to tune in to Manchester’s favorite home-grown band–The Raisin Pickers! Since the first season of the Gazebo Concerts, The Raisin Pickers–Carol Palms, Mark Palms, and David Mosher–have entertained and delighted audiences on an annual basis. Over the years, the band has cultivated a loyal following with its […]
Power Wheels Derby – a new event for kids coming to the Fair!
The Manchester Community Fair announced this weekend that it has added a new event to the Fair this year: The Power Wheels Derby. Organizers intend the Power Wheels Derby to be an exciting and fun event for kids ages 3 to 10 who weigh less than 130 pounds. Each participant will have a balloon attached to the […]
