National Bison Day Hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson On Saturday, November 7, from 2pm to 4pm, enjoy a hike through the late fall prairie of the Leonard Preserve with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation as they honor the history and future of North America’s last megafauna, the bison. The listing states, “Beards are welcome, real and fake.” The hike […]
Sharon Church invites community to beans-and-rice packing event
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church invites the Manchester community to join us for our annual beans-and-rice packing event on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 6pm. Working alongside I-92 Ministries, volunteers will package nutritious meals to help feed individuals and families in need, both locally in Lenawee County and internationally in Haiti. The event will […]
Create a fall snow globe at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator On Monday, November 9, from 3:30pm to 5pm, children ages 6 and up are invited to the City Room (on the lower level of the library) to create their very own fall-themed snow globes. Using real leaves, branches, and other seasonal materials, participants will capture the […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us this Friday, November 6, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street. The midterm vote is November 3. Join us for the next season of protecting all people and our Earth. Let our community know we’re not done. Power is in the voice […]
Journey through the 13 colonies continues in November
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Our journey through the 13 colonies continues in November as we explore the fascinating history of Delaware and the Carolinas! Both presentations will take place at 2pm on consecutive Thursdays in the City Room and are geared toward teens and adults. Thursday, November 12 — NEW […]
Looking for work? JDA holding countywide job fair this week
submitted by Cheranissa Williams, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Job Developers Alliance (JDA) is hosting their annual job fair on November 6, 2026. The fair will have employers from 30 companies who are looking to hire. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore opportunities, talk with hiring managers one-on-one, distribute resumes, […]
While we wait on the the Ford Dam feasibility study, tour Brooklyn’s restored stretch of river
by Sara Swanson The City of Manchester is currently carrying out a feasibility study to help decide whether Ford Dam (the dam by the city offices/library) will be repaired or fully removed. Up the River Raisin a short way, Brooklyn has just removed a similar dam and restored the river channel. If you are interested […]
WAVE trip to see the MIS Night Lights
submitted by Shasta Angell, Community Relations Coordinator, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Join us for a festive evening, December 12, 6:30pm, touring the best holiday light displays in our community! It will start at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Rd, with Santa and hot cocoa then hop aboard WAVE’s Lights Express, sit back, and […]
Worth Repeating hosting two free craft classes
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating is offering two free craft classes in November using recycled items. Classes will be held at the Manchester Area Historical Building, 305 E Main, in Manchester. On Wednesday, November 11, there is a class in mosaic making with broken china. Class will take place from 10am until […]
Help collect seeds to restore ecosystems at Watkins Lake Volunteer Workday
by Sara Swanson Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in collecting native seeds in Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on the morning of Saturday, November 7, to plant in the bare land where invasive shrubs have been removed. The seeds collected will be used to open […]
