Pig roast will celebrate market’s second anniversary
by Marsha Chartrand Can you believe it’s been almost two years since Manchester Market opened its doors to the public? The Market has become an integral part of the Manchester community over that time. Now, they invite you to join them for their Second Anniversary Pig Roast on Saturday, September 16. The Market is excited […]
Book Donation Day coming up at the Library
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library’s Friends of the Library is holding a book donation day on Saturday, September 9, from 10am to noon in the Village Room. The Village Room is located on the lower level and can be accessed from the rear parking lot of the library. The Friends ask that when […]
Washtenaw County’s Conservation District annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Coordinator, Washtenaw County Conservation District While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool, moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to plant native plants. The soil and temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the springtime weeds. Get a […]
Adult Learners Institute highlights Manchester as it announces its September classes
by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Watergate, long lines at the gas pump, war protests, Patty Hearst, and Kent State. It is that tumultuous decade, the 1970s, that opens ALI’s fall semester as John Hauger continues his exploration of the music of the twentieth century in his In-Person class on September 8 with the Music of […]
Back to School with Manchester Market
by Marsha Chartrand Join the Manchester Market crew for a Back to School BBQ on August 31 at the Manchester Market from 4 to 8pm! Get ready to kick off the new school year with delicious food and great company. This is an in-person event, sponsored by and held at our very own Market, 455 […]
September Discovery Center programs
submitted by Kathy Claflin, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Public programs for September 2023 at the Waterloo Recreation Area are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center, located at 17030 Bush Rd, in the Waterloo Recreation Area, 10 minutes north of Sharon Township. To reach the Discovery […]
Unique Story & Song evening comes to Manchester Underground this weekend
by Steve Girbach Songwriters in the round is a popular format for concerts, but Manchester Underground Music and Art (MUMA) is taking it to the next level. On Saturday, August 19, at 7:30pm, as part of their monthly music listening-room concert series, MUMA will host three artists of different musical genres who will share the […]
‘Haunted Mansion‘ Movie Night at the Clinton Theater
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Haunted Mansion at the Clinton Theater on Wednesday, August 23. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. The movie will begin promptly at 4pm and is roughly 2 hours long. The first 60 guests […]
Gazebo concert features hyper-local talent this week
by Marsha Chartrand The season isn’t over yet! Come to the Gazebo this Thursday at 7pm for a concert featuring paula d, who puts the “Jam” in Jam & Suds. Along with her guitar, you don’t know who else might show up to provide some great music from the ’60s, ’70s, and more. You may […]
Sharon Short Hills Preserve Sunrise Hike
Fall is just around the corner and the woods and wetlands of Sharon Short Hills are exchanging their summer splendor for autumn abundance. Join naturalist Elle Bogle for a morning hike on Tuesday, September 12, from 8:30am to 10am to explore the rolling hills and sweeping vistas of this preserve and soak in all the […]
