This week’s Gazebo Concert features Jean Wilson & Friends
by Sara Swanson This week, Thursday, July 31, at 7pm, the last free Thursday night Gazebo Concert of the season will feature Jean Wilson & Friends bringing jazz and chill vibes. Bring a blanket or chairs. Rain location is Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St (kitty-corner to the park). This Gazebo Concert series is presented […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw The next 4-Corners Protectors gathering is Friday, August 1, from 4pm to 6pm, at the corner of Main Street and M-52, as usual during rush hour traffic. It’s important to let your community and neighbors know we will not yield to normalize the slashing of safety nets for ourselves and others. […]
Volunteer workday at Sharon Hills Nature Preserve
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Join us on Saturday, August 9, from 10am to noon, to help remove invasive woody species from the Sharon Hills Nature Preserve. Volunteers will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps will be treated by Legacy staff to ensure these hardy invasive plants don’t […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, August 9, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at […]
Emanuel Church holding Annual Ice Cream Social
submitted by Chrissy Whitesall, Emanuel Church The city of Manchester is gearing up for a delightful summer tradition as Emanuel Church hosts its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 31. Set to take place on the church’s inviting lawn from 4:30pm to 7pm, this beloved event promises an evening of homemade treats, family fun, […]
American Revolutionary Patriot marker-dedication ceremony planned for Bridgewater cemetery
by Sara Swanson Last October, the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR and DAR) came to Manchester and honored American Revolutionary War veteran Dr. Eleazer Root at Oak Grove Cemetery. This coming October, they will be returning and performing a marker dedication at Bridgewater Center Cemetery for Ebenezer Annable (alternately spelled Annibil), also […]
This week’s Gazebo Concert features Tim Houchin & the Irish Pub Musicians
by Sara Swanson There has been a change in the line-up and this week, Thursday, July 24, at 7pm, the free Thursday night Gazebo Concert will feature Tim Houchin & the Irish Pub Musicians and their Irish and American tunes. Bring a blanket or chairs. Rain location is Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St (kitty-corner […]
Friends of Watkins Lake meeting in Manchester
by Sara Swanson The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park group will be holding their third meeting on Monday, July 28, from 6:30pm to 8pm, in the Village Room, located on the lower level of the City Building in the Manchester District Library, at 912 City Rd. Park in the lower parking lot behind the […]
Sunrise Nature Hike at the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “The River Raisin is spectacular on its own, but summer blooms and diverse habitats make wandering Leonard Preserve a true delight.” Join WCPARC on Tuesday, August 12, from 8:30am to 10am, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) with naturalist Elle Bogle […]
