Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Ice Cream Social Season Starting Soon

Church ice cream socials are a summer staple in Manchester. Mark your calendars for: – Wed. July 1 – Sharon United Methodist Church, corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road – Thurs. July 9 – Bethel United Church of Christ, 10425 Bethel Church Road – Thurs. July 23 – St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W. Main St. – […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Relayers to “Fight Back” Against Cancer

“Celebrate … Remember … Fight Back” is the motto of Relay For Life. And in Manchester, Relayers do all three of these things very well. To “Celebrate,” Relay For Life of Manchester, coordinates a sumptuous brunch for cancer survivors and caregivers, following a celebratory lap around the track to kick off the day’s activities. All […]

 Marsha Chartrand

San, Emily and Jacob to Grace the Gazebo Stage this Week!

For long-time Gazebo concert fans, the name of San Slomovits may be a somewhat familiar one. But wait, there’s more! San is the brother of Laz, and one-half of the popular duo “Gemini,” which dates back to some of the earliest concerts in the gazebo series. Since 1973, San and Laz have produced twelve recordings and a live concert […]

 Sara Swanson

Get Your Well Water Tested for Nitrates for FREE

The Washtenaw Conservation District will accept drinking water well samples for nitrate screening on June 30, 2015 from 9 am to 5:30 p.m. There is no fee to participants for this service. Samples from drinking water wells will be screened for nitrate and nitrite. The screening is open to everyone who uses a personal well […]

 Sara Swanson

Women Invited to Dress as Wonder Woman for Fair Parade

The Manchester Ladies Society announced this week that they are inviting all women and girls to dress up as their own version of Wonder Woman and walk in the Manchester Fair Parade with them. The Fair Parade scheduled for June 23 will begin at 6:30pm. Participants should line up at 6pm outside of the Fair […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Red Tail Ring Hits the Gazebo this Week!

On Thursday, June 11, the Kalamazoo-based duo Red Tail Ring will perform for the Manchester Gazebo Concert Series sponsored by Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. Free will donations will be collected at intermission. Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp, of […]

 Sara Swanson

10th Anniversary Celebration of IN DROUGHT TIME – Best-Selling Anthology Featuring Manchester Poets & Artist

On Friday, June 12th at 7 p.m, Serendipity Books located at 113 W. Middle Street in Chelsea will host a reception and celebration of the 2nd edition and 10th anniversary of the publication of IN DROUGHT TIME, an anthology of art and poetry by area artists and poets. Featured in the book are Manchester poets Jay […]

 Sara Swanson

SRSLY Coalition Training

Interested community members, high school youth, and parents are invited to attend SRSLY (formerly Voices) coalition training. They are flying in a trainer from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) for an all-day training, Thursday June 25, 9am – 4pm (8:30am coffee & breakfast), located in the Village Conference Room (912 City Rd, Manchester). The training […]

 Sara Swanson

Change in Start Time for FREE Summer Walking Program

Last week we ran a flyer advertising this free summer walking program. It will now start at 9:30am on Mondays and Fridays instead of 10am as previously stated.

 Marsha Chartrand

Relay For Life to Celebrate Cancer Survivors

As the local Relay For Life Event Leadership Team prepares for the fifth annual Relay For Life in Manchester on June 20, plans are under way for the various activities surrounding the event. There are three major components to Relay For Life: “Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back.” The celebration component traditionally starts off the Relay at […]