Veterans Appreciation Service & Brunch at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd, is holding a Veterans Appreciation Service and Brunch on Sunday, November 8. The worship service will begin at 10:15am, followed by brunch. Join us as we remember, recognize, and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. If […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday — encourage voting!
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us at the Four-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday, October 30, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of M-52 and Main Street to encourage voting. Take action, vote, and encourage others to vote. It’s time to make a difference. Whether you’ve been actively protesting or working behind the […]
Get creative with corn crafts at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Children and families are invited to celebrate the harvest season with an afternoon of creativity at Afterschool Art: Corn Crafts on Monday, November 2, from 3:30pm to 5pm. The program will be held in the City Room and is open to children ages 3 and up. […]
Graphic-novel book club offering double the hangout fun in November
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The monthly Graphic Novel Book Club Hangout is a casual gathering for young readers ages 10–17 who love graphic novels and want to share that excitement with friends. There’s no need for everyone to read the same book, just bring your love of graphic novels and […]
Countywide town hall on K–12 school funding
submitted by Sandra Wiitala, president Manchester Community Schools Board of Education Washtenaw Association of School Boards will be holding a public town hall–style meeting on November 12 from 6:30pm to 8pm at High Point School on Wagner Road in Ann Arbor. Topics covered will include state funding structure and how schools are funded, the historical […]
Guide to 2026 Halloween activities: A week of sweet and spooky fun in Manchester!
by Sara Swanson Sunday, October 25, 2026 Trunk-or-Treat: Zion Lutheran Church Chelsea — Manchester, 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Zion Church will be holding a trunk-or-treat on Sunday, October 25, after their 10:15am service. Put on your costumes, decorate your trunks, and get ready for some Halloween fun! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Trunk […]
Join in a quilting bee at Sharon Mills County Park
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to participate in an old fashioned quilting bee in which a group comes together to work on one quilt? Now you can! Next month, a quilting bee will be held over three different days at Sharon Mills County Park located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Road in Sharon Township. […]
Lantern walk for kids at Watkins Lake
by Sara Swanson Wonder-garten, a nature-based, teacher-led playgroup located in Brooklyn is inviting all families with kids both big and small to their 14th annual lantern walk in Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on November 14 at 4:45pm. Organizer Sarah Cripe describes this free event as a short, sweet tradition to welcome the […]
Sandhill crane tour, fall birding, and more at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association program coordinator The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for October 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. […]
Zion Lutheran Church holding harvest dinner fundraiser
by Sara Swanson Join Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd for their Annual Harvest Dinner on October 31 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Meals are takeout only, with curbside pickup. Each meal will include roast pork, kielbasa, sauerkraut and kniffles, squash, applesauce, rolls, and dessert, and costs $16/each. Tickets can […]
