Registration for Senior Market Bucks coming up!
submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital Senior Market Bucks is coming back to Manchester for the summer. A registration event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm at Manchester Farmers Market, located at the corner of Adrian Street and Main Street. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior […]
W4 Country coming to Manchester this week for Firehouse Friday!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Captain, Manchester Township Fire Department Firehouse Fridays are back! Join Madison Rally and Brian Welch from W4 Country 102.9 FM this Friday morning, May 2, from 6am to 9am, as they visit the Manchester Township Fire Department for a live broadcast brimming with excitement and community spirit. Bring the kids to […]
May Day 4-corner peaceful gathering and food drive planned
by Sara Swanson Organizers of the previous rallies at the 4-corners (intersection of Main Street and M-52) downtown are promoting another this Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 7pm. Flyers state it will be a “peaceful gathering to protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” They have also organized a canned food drive and […]
How will changes to federal funding and policy impact Washtenaw Schools?
by Sara Swanson Are you wondering how changes to federal policy and funding will impact Washtenaw County’s public schools, including Manchester Community Schools? Join the Washtenaw Superintendents Association and Washtenaw Association of School Boards for an Education Town Hall on Wednesday, April 30, from 7pm to 8:30pm, in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, May 10, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Hankrajewel returns to the library for a wire art class
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library welcomes back Hankrajewel—a local, one-of-a-kind metal-sculpted art line—for a make-and-take workshop on Thursday, May 8. Create a dainty initial charm with copper wire (included) or sterling silver wire ($20) as a keepsake to wear or gift. Class will begin at 6pm in the City Room […]
Sue Shink holding farmer & agricultural listening session in Ann Arbor
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships, is holding a Farmer & Agricultural Listening Session at Ann Arbor Township Hall, located at 3792 Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, May 6, from 4pm to 5pm. If you are engaged in agriculture in any way or are just interested, […]
Manchester Farmers Market 2025 season almost here!
submitted by Dana Turner-Queen, Manchester Farmers Market manager Farmers Market Season is knocking at the door! Manchester Farmers Market — Thursdays, May 15–October 16, 3–6pm, Adrian and Main streets. Now that the winter has wound down, excitement for fun activities and great vendors is building for May 15, opening day for the 2025 market season! […]
Manchester Market Day coming up!
submitted by Ellen Bergler, 5th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Every year the Riverside 6th grade puts on a Manchester Market Day for their social studies economic unit, where they all have different booths so they can make money. It’s such a good experience for the 6th grade and for everybody who comes. There are four […]
MHS Jazz Band Spaghetti Dinner: an evening of food and music
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Manchester Jr/Sr High School music director The High School Jazz Band will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Sharon Church on Saturday, April 26, at 6pm! Anyone is welcome to attend, and your ticket includes pasta, salad, garlic bread, desserts, beverages, and the chance to win prizes via a silent […]
