4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday CANCELED
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This week’s bi-monthly 4-Corners Protectors gathering scheduled for this Friday, July 3, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of Main and M-52 has been canceled because of predicted dangerous heat conditions. The next gathering will be the 3rd Friday of July. It’s a big weekend, find a way […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Jonah”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Jonah” on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly worship time. […]
Summer fun fills the calendar at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Summer is in full swing at the Manchester District Library, and the library is offering a full lineup of weekly programs and special events for children, teens, families, and homeschoolers throughout the season. Families looking for creative activities can stop by every Monday afternoon for Arts […]
Men’s Club preparing Independence Day fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t want to miss this year’s Manchester fireworks, widely considered one of the best in our area! For the 45th year, the Manchester Men’s Club will host the annual Independence Day fireworks on July 3 (with a rain date of July 4) at Carr Park in Manchester. This year’s fireworks will […]
June Memory Café to feature Chicken Broil presentation
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Memory Cafe’s organizer Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation on the history of the Manchester Chicken Broil — one of our community’s most beloved traditions. Local historian Ron Mann will share the story of how the Chicken […]
Brad Frey gazebo concert moved indoors because of heat
6-29-26 Update: Because of the forecasted heat this concert is being moved indoors to Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St. submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 2, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music […]
FoWL’s first annual meeting and celebration
submitted by Geoffrey Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to its first Annual Meeting and Celebration Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 11:30am, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLSPCP), located at 14801 Arnold Rd, between Brooklyn and Manchester. FoWL invites the […]
Moth night at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Discover the fascinating world of moths at Sharon Hills Preserve on July 10! Join local entomologist and educator David Cappaert for an evening of nighttime exploration as we observe and learn about the diverse moth species that call this preserve home on Friday, July 10, from 9pm to 11pm. Feel free […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by the Manchester Wrestling Club This year’s Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing will be July 11 at Rustic Glen Golf Course in Saline with a shotgun start at 8:30am. Participating costs $85 and includes 18-holes, cart, and lunch. There are contests for 1st place, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There will also […]
Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for a dino-sized afternoon of discovery at the Manchester District Library! On Monday, June 29, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in the City Room, children are invited to take part in Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation. Kids will become junior archaeologists as they learn how […]
