Sharon Church annual Community Rummage Sale this weekend
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church will host its annual Community Rummage Sale on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, from 9am to 6pm, at 19980 Pleasant Lake Rd in Manchester. The sale will feature a wide variety of donated items, including clothing, household goods, books, kitchen items, small appliances, electronics, tools, and more. […]
Reserve your seat at the 2026 Farm to Table Fabulous Feast!
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of our communities than by gathering around a table filled with fresh, locally grown food. We invite you to join us for the 11th annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, themed “Picnic at the Lake.” This event always sells […]
Night at the Library: Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Have you ever wondered what your favorite stuffed animal does after you go to bed? On Monday, August 31, kids ages 12 and under are invited to send their cuddly companions on a very special overnight adventure at the library! Stuffed animals can be dropped off […]
Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library invites community members of all ages to join in the fun at the monthly Bingo! night on Thursday, September 3, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot. Bingo is held at the library on the first Thursday of every month. For more […]
ALI announces September classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI publicity The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI-Michigan) supports life-long learning by offering a diverse array of enrichment classes and workshops for adults in south central Michigan, including periodic classes in Manchester. The fall 2026 term kicked off in early August. Fall 2026 classes are scheduled from mid September through […]
MDL closed Labor Day weekend
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will be closed Saturday, September 5, through Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun holiday weekend! Even though our doors will be closed, the library is still just a click away. With […]
IHCC invites community to picnic and state park celebration
by Sara Swanson Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC), a local nonprofit organized to oppose a gravel mine proposed next to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, invites community members to its summer picnic on Wednesday, August 26, from 3pm to 7pm, at WJ Hayes State Park. Hayes State Park is located 10 minutes south […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join the 4-Corners Protectors gathering on Friday, August 21, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street in Manchester. We welcome peaceful protest and freedom of speech. Protest gets the message “We are not OK” across. Protest lets others know they are not alone. Stand […]
Make flower petal sun catchers at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will celebrate the beauty of summer with a special Flower Petal Suncatchers program on Monday, August 24, from 3:30pm to 5pm. Participants will create colorful suncatchers using locally grown flowers picked at From the Ground Up Flower Farm, a U-pick flower farm […]
New hot-dog-eating contest, return of dinner with the fair queen court, and more coming up at the 2026 Manchester Community Fair
by Sara Swanson The 81st annual Manchester Community Fair is just around the corner, kicking off Tuesday, August 18, with the fair parade through downtown Manchester, and wrapping up on Saturday, August 22, with the rodeo and a performance by hometown band the Rifleman. Many old favorites will be returning but there are changes and […]
