Do’s and don’t’s of cemetery headstone cleaning hands-on workshop in Bridgewater
by Sara Swanson A unique workshop is coming up in Bridgewater, Saturday, June 27, from 10am to noon. Learn the do’s and don’ts of cleaning headstones and also why it matters so much to use the right materials, and to get permission before you clean. The workshop is free and will be hosted by Morgan […]
Manchester to host new mountain-bike race
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 14, Manchester will host a brand-new race, a mountain-bike race in a short-track format. This race, called the Sharon Valley Short Track, will be an annual fundraiser event for Manchester Rolling Dutch, the high school’s mountain bike team. Registration has already closed but community members can come out and […]
Tickets now on sale for Manchester Farmers Market fundraiser, Farm to Table 11th Annual Fabulous Feast
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5HF You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, Sunday, September 13, at Grass Lake County Park located at 400 N Lake St, in Grass Lake. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, local chefs, and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation communities coming together to […]
Bethel & Zion teaming up to offer Rainforest-themed vacation bible school
by Sara Swanson Bethel Church and Zion Lutheran Church are teaming up this year to offer vacation bible school. This year Bethel Church, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will be hosting. Vacation bible school will run 5pm to 7:30pm on June 28, 29, and 30, and is free. Dinner and a snack will be […]
Learn about and handle Michigan snakes at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township in the Waterloo Recreation Area. This month they will be […]
Manchester District Library kicks off the Summer Reading Program with a free family concert
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library is inviting families to dig into a summer of reading, discovery, and adventure with its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story.” The season begins with a free Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on Thursday, June 18, from 6pm to 8pm, at Wurster […]
Annual Manchester Fairy Festival returns with free fairy fun
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Fairies, crafts, stories, music, and magic will fill the air when the Manchester District Library hosts the Annual Manchester Fairy Festival on Saturday, June 20, from 11am to 2pm, in the City Room (located on the lower level beneath the Manchester District Library 912 City Road). […]
Manchester District Library hosts Daddy Daughter Hairdo Day
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library (MDL) is holding a Daddy Daughter Hairdo Day on Tuesday, June 16, from 6pm to 7pm. Presented in partnership with Sereniti Organic Spalon, this hands-on workshop invites fathers and daughters to spend an evening together learning practical hairstyling techniques from professional hairstylist Cara […]
Make dinosaur crafts at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for a dino-filled afternoon of creativity on Monday, June 15, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Create an assortment of dinosaur-themed crafts and accessories. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other […]
Emanuel Church’s weekly Lunch on Us returning this summer!
by Sara Swanson Lunch on Us, Emanuel Church’s free weekly lunch program, is starting back up for the summer! Beginning June 10, every Wednesday through August 12, Emanuel will be serving a free lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm in their fellowship hall, located through the door off of the parking lot in the rear of […]
