Manchester residents invited to area-wide presentation on election integrity
by Sara Swanson Holy Faith Church located at 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd in Saline is inviting Manchester residents to a free area-wide presentation on the election process, “Cast with Confidence,” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Refreshments will be available at 6:15pm and the program will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Manchester residents Elaine and Barry […]
Fall fun with the MDL Afterschool Art program!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and creative little pumpkins! The Manchester District Library is getting into the autumn spirit with an afternoon of fall crafting on Monday, September 28, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants can make pumpkins out of old books and use […]
From New Amsterdam to New York, discover the history of an original colony
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Did you know that New York City was once called New Amsterdam? Before the English took control in 1664, the Dutch had established a bustling settlement on Manhattan Island known as New Amsterdam, part of their colony of New Netherland. But how did this Dutch settlement […]
Young homeschoolers meet at the Manchester District Library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator School is back in session, and so is the fun at the Manchester District Library! Held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 11am, Young Homeschoolers Storytime is designed for children ages 6 and under. Led by Miss Abby on the main floor […]
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, October 1, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot. Bingo! is held at the library on the first Thursday of every month. […]
2026 CROP Hunger Walk coming up!
by Sara Swanson An opportunity to help reduce hunger around the world while also supporting those in need right here in our community is coming up on October 4. The CROP Hunger Walk is an opportunity to contribute both by donation and/or by walking 1 to 3 miles around our community. CROP Hunger Walks are […]
Sharon Township farm to be featured on Conserved Farm Tour
by Sara Swanson What does a sixth-generation family farm have to do with wildlife habitat, clean water, and the future of Washtenaw County’s landscape? Participants can explore that connection firsthand during the Washtenaw Conserved Farm Tour on Saturday, October 10, from 9am to 12:30pm. This event will showcase two neighboring farms while highlighting the important […]
September Memory Café: the carved trolls of Thomas Dambo
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church This month’s Bethel Church UCC Memory Café event at the Manchester Senior Center will be Wednesday, September 23, at 1pm, and will feature Pat Vailliencourt describing her many trips to see the carved trolls of Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. Vailliencourt talked about the trolls: Thomas Dambo is […]
MAHS to provide historical expertise at Let’s Gather event
by Sara Swanson As Heather Rathburn, organizer of the now-annual Let’s Gather event at the Mottice Homestead in Sharon Township, prepares for this weekend, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is preparing, too! They will be providing docent services and demonstrations at what is a combination craft show and an opportunity to explore a small […]
Grass Lake invites Manchester to Relay for Life alongside Dutchmen vs. Warriors game
by Sara Swanson Relay For Life of Grass Lake is coming up this Friday, September 18, in conjunction with the Grass Lake vs. Manchester varsity football game in Grass Lake, and organizers are inviting Manchester residents to come and participate. Organizer Mandy Otto states, “This year marks 20 years of Relay For Life in Grass […]
