St. Mary’s holding annual Ice Cream Social
by Sara Swanson St. Mary’s Parish is holding its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 W Main St. They are celebrating their 134 years with musical entertainment, delicious food for purchase, […]
River Rhythm Music & Arts Festival returning for its 6th year
submitted by Stacy Sheets Music has always had a way of bringing the Manchester community together, and that tradition continues this summer as the 6th Annual River Rhythm Music & Arts Festival returns July 31–August 2. Set on a beautiful private property along the River Raisin near Sharon Mills, River Rhythm offers a weekend filled […]
Friends of Watkins Lake holding workday
by Sara Swanson The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are holding a volunteer workday at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on Sunday, July 26, from 1pm to 3pm, weather permitting. Meet at the trailhead. You can bring a bike and bike or carpool with others to the worksite along the trail […]
Jean Wilson and Friends to play jazz classics at upcoming Gazebo Concert
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 23, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music sponsored by Denise and Dennis Collins and hosted by the Manchester District Library. Jean Wilson and Friends will entertain audiences with […]
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show THIS WEEK; auction on Thursday
submitted by Melissa Cousino, MSU Extension Support Staff, Washtenaw County Visit the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds July 19–24 for the 2026 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. This family-friendly, no-cost public event showcases 4-H youth development and opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. Michigan 4-H is the largest youth development organization in Michigan and provides thousands […]
Create wearable art with pins and patches at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get creative at the Manchester District Library’s Pins and Patches Wearable Art program on Monday, July 27, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in the City Room. Participants can design customized buttons and patches to add a personal touch to clothing, bags, hats, and other accessories. No sewing […]
Painting parties for children and adults at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library will host two painting parties on Thursday, July 30, in the City Room. The library will cover the full cost of both events, so there is no charge to participate. Space is limited so you must pre-register to attend either of these […]
ALI holding Fall Kick-off Event!
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI Michigan You’re invited to the ALI Michigan Fall 2026 Kick-off Event, hosted by the Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, which supports life-long learning through a diverse selection of classes for adults in the 5 Healthy Towns communities of Chelsea, Dexter, Stockbridge, Manchester, and Grass Lake. Join us on Wednesday, August […]
73rd annual Chicken Broil: Changes to drive-through and shuttle parking
submitted by Jeff Mann, chairman/president, Manchester Chicken Broil The 73rd 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 18, 2026, from 4pm to 7:30pm, at the Alumni Memorial Field. Back by […]
July Memory Café: How can staying creative enrich your life?
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, July 22, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation from local artist Mary Lewison. She will talk about her experience as an artist after retirement and the blessings of staying creative in some way. She will also lead a […]
