Battle of the Bands coming to Manchester Fair
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Community Fair Board, “Michigan’s Biggest Little Fair,” would like to introduce a new event, Battle of the Bands, to the fair this year. This new event will happen on Thursday night, August 8, starting at 6pm. “The fair has had a battle of the bands in the past but not […]
St. James UCC Ice Cream Social, Bazaar & Quilt Raffle
submitted by Jane Finkbeiner St. James United Church of Christ is holding its annual Ice Cream Social, Bazaar, and Quilt Raffle Tuesday, July 2, starting at 5pm with food service until 8pm. They are located at 11005 W Michigan Ave, just west of Bridgewater Township. There will be homemade pretzel-bun sandwiches, hot chicken sandwiches, coleslaw, baked […]
Celebrate Dairy Week at the Farmers Market this Thursday
from Manchester Farmers Market This Thursday the Manchester Farmers Market will be celebrating Dairy Week. Horning Farms will be sending dairy cow information and possibly a calf! Next week the Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday, July 3, instead of its usual Thursday to coincide with Manchester’s Independence Day Fireworks. There will be a […]
Adventure Time Marathon & Party at the Library
from Manchester District Library It’s time to get mathematical with Finn and Jake and all your favorite residents of Ooo! Whether you’re an old fan or just a fan of fun in general, join us at the library for an Adventure Time marathon on Friday, June 28, from 4pm to 6pm, in the Village Room […]
Tabletop Role-playing Game Workshop
from Manchester District Library Hail and well met, traveler! We seek those who feel called by the fates to roll the dice, those who dare to adventure into places so dangerous and mystifying that they can only be conjured up through our words and imaginations. Also known as folks who want to play tabletop role-playing […]
What are we all waiting for? The Chicken Broil, of course!
by Marsha Chartrand The entire Manchester community is looking forward to seeing old friends and new at the 71st annual Chicken Broil on Saturday, July 20, 2024! Please join us for on-site dining and enjoy the entertainment or use the easy drive-through pick-up service. This year’s proceeds will be going to update the facilities at […]
Manchester Fairy Festival at the Farmers Market this week!
Editors note: This article was updated the evening of 6-17-24 with a change of location due to forecasted high temperatures. As a hot weather plan for this week, market vendors and fairy festivities will set up in the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church. submitted by Sam Tank, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at the […]
Birding Hike at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a hike to view birds from field to river in Sharon Mills County Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 8am to 10am. With summer blooms all around it’s a perfect time to take a stroll and enjoy the local birds. […]
Fireworks coming up soon!
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester Men’s Club is planning its 2024 annual fireworks display, starting at dusk July 3 at Carr Park in Manchester. (Rain date is July 4.) Since we all know you don’t mess with success, there are very few changes to this year’s event! However, a new rock ’n’ roll band has been […]
Library holding Summer Reading Mid-Way Party!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the entire Manchester community to attend the Summer Reading Program Mid-way Party on Thursday, June 27, at Wurster Park. Beginning at 4pm, festivities will include fun summer activities and snacks, ending just in time to enjoy a family-friendly Gazebo Concert performance by […]
