Sunrise Nature Hike at Sharon Mills
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “Summer is approaching its zenith, and the earth is radiant with activity. Insects are humming, birds are singing, and the woods are in full bloom.” Join WCPARC on Tuesday, July 15, from 8:30am to 10am, at Sharon Mills Park located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd with naturalist […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw The next peaceful 4-Corners Protectors gathering is Friday, June 13, just before national protests on the same day as the current administration’s parade in Washington, D.C., June 14. This is an opportunity to share your story, what you stand up for. An opportunity to be visible and brave, to let your […]
Robotics Team planning can drive and rummage sale to raise money
submitted by Allen Morse-Koch, Manchester First Robotics Manchester First Robotics is holding two fundraisers this summer. The first one is our rummage sale, which will be held in the Manchester Jr/Sr High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr, in the auditorium and rear parking lot. We are accepting donations for the sale on June 22, […]
MAHS holding fundraising garage sale
submitted by David Renner, Blacksmith Shop Manager, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) will be having a yard sale at the Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E Main St on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. We will open the doors at 9am and close at 4pm both days. Along with […]
Make your own decorative resin bookmark
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, June 20, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative for a special make-and-take program at 11am in the City Room. Create a pressed-flower-resin bookmark and page holder with your choice of provided materials — dried rose petals and flowers, torn book […]
Adult Book Club meets to discuss upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library Adult Book Club on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested adults […]
Library to kick off Summer Reading Program and first Gazebo Concert of the season!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer its annual Summer Reading Program this year from June 19 through August 1. Quintessa Gallinat, on behalf of Manchester District Library, stated, “The 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is Color Our World and will offer reading goals for all ages from infant to adult. Both […]
Everyone invited to Manchester Talks! — A Flag Day community “kitchen table”
submitted by Linda Knox, Manchester Voices Indivisible Manchester-area residents are invited to celebrate our shared community on Flag Day, June 14, from 10am to 2pm, in Wurster Park with neighbors and local public service providers. Wurster Park is located at 212 W Main St (the park with the gazebo). Participating organizations include: Friends of Watkins […]
County Commissioners holding board meeting in Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, who usually meet a half hour away in downtown Ann Arbor, will be holding a working session and board meeting in the City Council Chambers here in Manchester on Wednesday, June 4. The working session starts at 5:30pm and the board meeting starts at 7pm. The […]
3 fairy events coming up in Manchester
Submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Three fun fairy events are coming to Manchester throughout the month of June! On Thursday, June 5, at 6pm, the Top 10 Ideas for Fairy Gardens Class will share 10 different magical ways to create your very own fairy garden. A free fairy house will be given to the first 12 […]
