Ash Wednesday services, night worship, & chili cookout at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, has two upcoming events: special Ash Wednesday services and a Night of Worship & Chili Cookoff. The Ash Wednesday services are this Wednesday, February 18, at noon and 7pm. The Night of […]
WCCD opens the 2026 Spring Plant Sales
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Specialist, Washtenaw County Conservation District Spring is coming—time to plan conservation improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw […]
Secretary of State mobile office returning to Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Secretary of State mobile office is returning to the Manchester Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot), on Wednesday, March 18, from 11am to 1pm. Times are available by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the senior center at 734-212-3080 or email CenterDirector@msccinc.org. Transactions available will include […]
Valentine’s Volunteer Workday at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve
submitted by Laura Watkins Koelewijn, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are hosting a volunteer workday to give some love to regional gem Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Michigan’s newest state park. The workday will be held Valentine’s Day morning, Saturday, February 14, from 10am […]
Silver Club Memory Programs “Lunch and Learn” for Manchester caregivers rescheduled to next week
Editors’ note: This event was originally scheduled for January 15 but due to the weather it was rescheduled to February 20 so if you missed registering for it the first time around, you have another opportunity. submitted by Sarah Weiss, Silver Club Memory Programs Are you a family caregiver looking for support and a well-deserved break? […]
Manchester youth invited for a “Skate and a Slice“ in Chelsea
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Winter blues got you down and you’re looking for something fun to do? Join us for some skating and a slice. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation has teamed up with Chelsea State Bank and SRSLY to host a FREE teen skating event for local youth in the 5 […]
ALI announces its spring 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan (ALI Michigan), an affiliate of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan. Looking forward to digging out of your winter burrow? ALI Michigan is ready […]
Learn beginning embroidery at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Learn how to embroider with Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Saturday, February 21, at 11am, in the City Room. In this 2-hour workshop, learn about tools and supplies as well as four basic embroidery stitches. Practice these four stitches together so everyone will be […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘The Lovely One‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Feb 18 in discussion of THE LOVELY ONE: A MEMOIR by Ketanji Brown Jackson. This is the book club’s biography selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History […]
Library offers Pacific Coast States learning series
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Dive into a fun Pacific Coast States learning series at Manchester District Library on Tuesdays at 3pm in the City Room, February 17 through March 17. Explore fun facts, taste unique foods from each state, and create a scrapbook of literary adventures. Join for just one or come […]
