Zion Lutheran Church inviting community to Fall Kickoff
by Sara Swanson Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, is hosting their Fall Kickoff on September 20. Zion’s kids’ and family ministry co-director, Courtney Nichols, stated, “Here at Zion Chelsea-Manchester, we’re celebrating our ministry year kickoff on Sunday, September 20, with a celebration worship at 10:15, followed by a […]
Men’s Club to add members to memorial plaque in Chi-Bro Park
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club will be gathering before their member meeting on Wednesday, September 16, in Chi-Bro Park to honor three members who have passed away, Gregory Stewart, James Mann, and Gerald Ahrens. At 6pm they will be dedicating a memorial plaque, sharing stories, and taking photos. Friends and family are invited […]
Learn about Michigan mosses and go on a mushroom hunt at the Eddy Discovery Center
Editor’s note: The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for September 2026, sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association […]
Explore the pilgrims of Massachusetts and pioneers of New Hampshire at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library’s journey through The 13 Original Colonies continues on Thursday, September 24, at 2pm, with a trip north to New England. In this class, participants will follow the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Mass., in 1620 and discover how early settlers soon made their way into […]
Afterschool Art: DIY glitter pen make-and-take at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library invites the community to get creative during Afterschool Art: DIY Glitter Pen on Monday, September 21, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants can make note-taking a little more memorable by creating their own sparkly, customized glitter pen. The program is […]
“Turn the page“ to fall with book-page pumpkins at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library invites adults to celebrate the season with a cozy evening of creativity during Turning the Page to Fall: Book Page Pumpkins on Thursday, September 24, at 6pm in the City Room. Participants will transform old books into charming decorative pumpkins, creating a unique […]
Sharon Church’s Annual Scrap Metal Drive this weekend
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church is excited to announce the return of its annual Scrap Metal Drive. It started last weekend on Saturday, September 5, and will continue this Saturday, September 12, from 9am to 5pm. Community members are invited to drop off unwanted scrap metal of all kinds—from old appliances and lawn equipment […]
Manchester Cub Scouts holding Information Night
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s Cub Scouts Pack will be holding an Information Night at Klager Elementary School on September 10 at 6:30pm. Klager is located at 405 Ann Arbor St. Boys and girls in grades K through 5th are invited to attend. Pack meetings are held the third Thursday of the month from September through […]
Free well-water testing event
submitted by Paul Buzzard, Conservation Technician, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) and students from Eastern Michigan University will be testing well-water samples for no charge on Saturday, October 3, from 9am to 3pm, at Room 2304, 705 N Zeeb Rd. This event is for those who are interested in getting their […]
WIC coming to Manchester this week
by Sara Swanson Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be holding a pop-up clinic on Thursday, September 10, at the Manchester Community Resource Center, located within Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main St (use separate entrance on east side of building, not the school entrance). WIC is the Nutrition Program for pregnant people, infants, and […]
