St. Mary’s Rummage Sale
by Sara Swanson St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be holding its annual rummage sale fundraiser for the parish next week on Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, from 9am to 6pm, and on Saturday, August 8, from 9am to 3pm. Located at the Parish Center at 110 W Madison St (behind the Marathon gas […]
August Messy Church — Jesus Calms the Storm
by Darlene Schaffer, Family Ministry, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Jesus Calms the Storm” on Wednesday, August 12, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a […]
Junk Journal Workshop for adults
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Adults are invited to get creative and turn everyday odds and ends into something beautiful during a Junk Journal Workshop on Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 8pm, in the City Room. Junk journaling combines elements of scrapbooking, art, and storytelling to transform an old book […]
Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator The Manchester District Library invites community members of all ages to join in the fun at the monthly Bingo! Night on Thursday, August 6, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot. Bring your family and friends and get ready for a lively evening of bingo and […]
Farm to Table 11th Annual Fabulous Feast — call for volunteers
submitted by Matt Pegouskie Volunteering at the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and silent auction, is a great opportunity to support your local farmers market. We need set-up and clean-up crews, food runners, decorators, and more. This is a volunteer-run event and we count on community members to assist with day-of […]
Emanuel Church holding Annual Ice Cream Social
by Sara Swanson Emanuel Church is gearing up to host its Annual Ice Cream Social on July 30, from 4:30pm to 7pm, on the lawn outside the church at 324 W Main St. There will be dinner food for purchase, including their famous pork barbecue sandwiches and hot chicken sandwiches, along with sides including German […]
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 […]
