Learn about wildlife rehabilitation 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. […]
MCSF holding in-person school board candidate forum
by Sara Swanson Voters living in the Manchester School District have 10 candidates running for four seats on the ballot in the school board election this November. In order to help everyone make an informed decision, the Manchester Community School Foundation is hosting a candidate forum. Because of the large number of candidates, they have […]
Tire-recycling event coming up at Manchester Township Hall
by Sara Swanson Manchester Township, in cooperation with the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and partly funded with a Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy grant, is offering a tire drop-off event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9am to noon (no late arrivals), at the Manchester Township Office, 275 S Macomb St. […]
Manchester residents invited to area-wide presentation on election integrity
by Sara Swanson Holy Faith Church located at 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd in Saline is inviting Manchester residents to a free area-wide presentation on the election process, “Cast with Confidence,” on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Refreshments will be available at 6:15pm and the program will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Manchester residents Elaine and Barry […]
Fall fun with the MDL Afterschool Art program!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and creative little pumpkins! The Manchester District Library is getting into the autumn spirit with an afternoon of fall crafting on Monday, September 28, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants can make pumpkins out of old books and use […]
From New Amsterdam to New York, discover the history of an original colony
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Did you know that New York City was once called New Amsterdam? Before the English took control in 1664, the Dutch had established a bustling settlement on Manhattan Island known as New Amsterdam, part of their colony of New Netherland. But how did this Dutch settlement […]
Young homeschoolers meet at the Manchester District Library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator School is back in session, and so is the fun at the Manchester District Library! Held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 11am, Young Homeschoolers Storytime is designed for children ages 6 and under. Led by Miss Abby on the main floor […]
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, October 1, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot. Bingo! is held at the library on the first Thursday of every month. […]
2026 CROP Hunger Walk coming up!
by Sara Swanson An opportunity to help reduce hunger around the world while also supporting those in need right here in our community is coming up on October 4. The CROP Hunger Walk is an opportunity to contribute both by donation and/or by walking 1 to 3 miles around our community. CROP Hunger Walks are […]
Sharon Township farm to be featured on Conserved Farm Tour
by Sara Swanson What does a sixth-generation family farm have to do with wildlife habitat, clean water, and the future of Washtenaw County’s landscape? Participants can explore that connection firsthand during the Washtenaw Conserved Farm Tour on Saturday, October 10, from 9am to 12:30pm. This event will showcase two neighboring farms while highlighting the important […]
