Adult Learners Institute announces another October 2025 class and a reminder about Bob Hope
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute, ALI Publicity; and Joan Gaughan ALI Michigan continues its Fall 2025 term with adult learners’ classes in the 5HealthyTowns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. We now have a schedule and location change for a class originally scheduled for November. Do you want to beautify […]
Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk and other shooting victims
submitted by Dara Casey and Rebekah Maghes, organizers Everyone is invited to a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk, the victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota, victims of the Grand Blanc LDS church shooting, and the Christians in Nigeria, on Tuesday, October 14, from 6:30pm to 8pm, at the Gazebo in Wurster […]
Manchester artists to be featured at Saline Fall Craft Show
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer The Saline Craft Show, in its 38th year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan and 4th in the nation, according to Sunshine Artist 2024. This annual event is hosted at Saline Middle School, located at 7190 N Maple Rd, Saline, from 8am […]
Ceremony honoring Revolutionary War veteran Ebenezer Annable to take place in Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson The community is invited to a ceremony honoring veteran Ebenezer Annable (also spelled Annabil) from the American Revolutionary War on October 11, 2025, at 11am, at Bridgewater Center Cemetery, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, hosted by the Ypsilanti Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR); Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR; and […]
Bank Michigan ribbon-cutting this Friday!
by Sara Swanson This Friday, October 3, Bank Michigan will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon for the grand opening of its Manchester branch at 135 E Main St. Manchester is now the fourth community Bank Michigan serves along with Onsted, Brooklyn, and Ann Arbor.
Final Friends of the Library Book Donation Day of the year
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 11, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. This will be the final book donation day of the year; donation days will resume next […]
Homecoming parade this Thursday
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr./Sr. High School is holding its homecoming parade this week, on Thursday, October 2, at 5pm. Line-up will be in Emanuel Church’s parking lot and the parade will travel up Main Street to Woodland Way to Dutch Drive. The homecoming football game will be Friday, October 3, at 7pm, against Leslie. […]
Young Homeschoolers Meet & Greet at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On Monday, October 13, at 11am, young homeschoolers ages 5 and under and their families are invited to join Miss Abby for stories, songs, and crafts while getting to know fellow homeschoolers in the community. We will also discuss what is needed for the young homeschooling families whether that be field […]
Farm Bureau hosts agricultural “trick or treat” at Council Grounds
by Marsha Chartrand Looking for a unique, free event in the area to add to your Halloween season? Families can experience the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s agriculture-themed, trick-or-treat-style event on Tuesday, October 21, from 6:30pm to 7pm, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds — Building D, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., in Ann Arbor. Enjoy Michigan’s […]
5th Annual Witches Night Out adding even more witchy fun!
by Sara Swanson Downtown Manchester’s Witches Night Out is returning for its 5th year on Saturday, October 11, from 6pm to 9:30pm. All of the favorites will return, including late-night shopping, drinking with lots of specials, sales, dancing, food trucks, and the big end-of-the-night witch contest! But this year also features some exciting additions! As […]
