American Revolutionary Patriot marker-dedication ceremony planned for Bridgewater cemetery
by Sara Swanson Last October, the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR and DAR) came to Manchester and honored American Revolutionary War veteran Dr. Eleazer Root at Oak Grove Cemetery. This coming October, they will be returning and performing a marker dedication at Bridgewater Center Cemetery for Ebenezer Annable (alternately spelled Annibil), also […]
This week’s Gazebo Concert features Tim Houchin & the Irish Pub Musicians
by Sara Swanson There has been a change in the line-up and this week, Thursday, July 24, at 7pm, the free Thursday night Gazebo Concert will feature Tim Houchin & the Irish Pub Musicians and their Irish and American tunes. Bring a blanket or chairs. Rain location is Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St (kitty-corner […]
Friends of Watkins Lake meeting in Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park group will be holding their third meeting on Monday, July 28, from 6:30pm to 8pm, in the Village Room, located on the lower level of the City Building in the Manchester District Library, at 912 City Rd. Park in the lower parking lot behind the […]
Sunrise Nature Hike at the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “The River Raisin is spectacular on its own, but summer blooms and diverse habitats make wandering Leonard Preserve a true delight.” Join WCPARC on Tuesday, August 12, from 8:30am to 10am, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) with naturalist Elle Bogle […]
Centershot Archery Program returns to Sharon Church
submitted by Stephanie Little, Sharon Church Sharon Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery Program, Monday, August 11, through Thursday, August 14, from 4:30pm to 6pm, for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per person, with a family discount available. All instructors are NASP–trained basic archery instructors. Each coach has […]
Library Summer Reading Program Wrap Party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host a wrap party for the 2025 Summer Reading Program on Friday, August 1, in the Village Room at 912 City Rd from 2pm to 4pm. Winners of the summer reading raffles will be announced, as well as the art contest entries that […]
Sloan Museum of Discovery comes to the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is delighted to partner with the Sloan Museum of Discovery for a special “What’s in a Color?” event on Saturday, July 26, at 11am in the Village Room. Get ready to explore the science behind colors by creating a chromatography butterfly, mixing colors, and catching […]
Free Ice Cream Workshop with Chef Keegan
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, July 24, at 6pm, in the Village Room for a workshop all about ice cream. Learn about all different types of ice cream and how they are made, plus make some at the same time. […]
Bob Ross Paint-a-Long at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Bob Ross famously said there are no mistakes, only happy accidents. On Tuesday, July 22, at 2pm, join Manchester District Library staff in the Village Room to enjoy more of Bob’s words of wisdom and create a happy little landscape painting of your own. Recommended for ages 7+. […]
72nd Annual Manchester Chicken Broil, this week!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Chicken Broil, Chairman The 72nd annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades-long and entirely volunteer-run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, Michigan, located 25 minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 4 to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field. Back […]
