Ladies’ Day coming to the fair!
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Community Fair (MCF) Ladies Day’ will be held at Alumni Field on Saturday, August 9, from 10am to noon. They will have goody bags for the first 150 ladies and door prizes, all donated by generous local businesses and individuals. Refreshments will be available. First, Manchester graduate Lisa DuRussel will […]
Library hosting Girl Scouts pollinator party!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) on Tuesday, August 12, at 3pm, in the Village Room to explore the magical world of pollinators. In this hands-on gardening adventure, kids and families will learn how helpful creatures keep our gardens growing. Attendees […]
WCCD’s Annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
submitted by Washtenaw County’s Conservation District While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool, moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant project. The moist soil and cool temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the springtime weeds. Get a […]
Fair Parade next week!
by Sara Swanson Kids, prepare your bags for candy. The biggest Manchester parade of the year is coming up next week on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:30pm. The Manchester Community Fair Parade kicks off Fair Week. This year’s theme is “Take Me to the Fair.” Last year organizers changed up the route from previous years […]
Walk Through Time, a guided-hike series with Sybil Kolon at Iron Creek Preserve
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Join us for a rare opportunity to walk the land with Sybil Kolon — longtime steward, storyteller, and donor of the beautiful Iron Creek Preserve. This isn’t just a hike. It’s a journey through time. Beginning August 13, Legacy Land Conservancy and Sybil Kolon invite you to experience “The Nature […]
Dragonfly hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation on Thursday, August 14, from 10am to 11:30am, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) for a hike with naturalist Elle Bogle to search for adult dragonflies and get an up-close look at the earth’s oldest flying insect and nature’s perfect predator. Pre-registration […]
St. Mary’s Rummage Sale just around the corner!
submitted by St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be holding its annual Rummage Sale fundraiser for the parish in August. The Rummage Sale has many wonderful treasures to look through every year — from furniture to clothing, kitchen, and decorations, tools and gardening supplies, a wide variety of books, and much, much more. […]
Would you like to hand out candy at a trunk-or-treat?
by Sara Swanson River Raisin Distillery is starting to plan this year’s Manchester Trunk-or-Treat for Saturday, October 26, 2025, from 1pm to 3pm, on South Elton Street. They are looking for businesses, organizations, and individuals to volunteer to decorate a trunk and pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. Businesses and other organizations are invited to hand […]
WCRC holding virtual meeting on Sharon Valley Road bridge replacement
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding a bridge replacement project on Sharon Valley Road over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Road and Meyers Road in Sharon Township. The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, […]
Farm to Table Dinner on the Farm — tickets going fast
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation July 31 is the last day to purchase tickets at a reduced price for the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast. Full-price tickets will be on sale starting August 1. This year’s event, at beautiful Gee Farms in Stockbridge on Sunday, September 14, […]
