Youth concert band from Switzerland performing in Manchester
submitted by Erin Lilliefors, Blue Lake International The Rhine Talents Youth Concert Band from St. Gallen, Switzerland, is visiting Manchester. We are thrilled to announce a performance by this international group locally at Manchester High School in the auditorium on July 12 at 7pm. Every summer, the Blue Lake International Exchange Program invites the European […]
Farmers Market to feature rummage sale days!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market announced last week that they are piloting a new series of events, Rummage Sale Days. They are inviting locals (you must be a resident of the Manchester school district) to set up a tent at the market on the 4th Thursdays of June, July, and August to sell […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for the 4th of July
submitted by Margaret Shaw On Friday, the 4th of July, from 4pm to 6pm, there will be a 4-Corners Protecters gathering. There are many reasons to be visible. Share your concerns and reasons with those at the 4 corners and with your neighbors. It’s a good time to speak with those who gather. It is […]
Explore “process art” at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a Process Art Party on Friday, June 27, at noon in the City Room. “Process art” uses anything but a paintbrush. Marbles? Check. Squeegee? Check. String? Sponges? … Apples? Check, check, and check (it out to see what we mean)! Materials provided; all […]
Library plans special s’mores Family Story Time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, July 1, at 11am, in the Youth Area. It may be too early in the day to build a campfire, but Ms Abby will still have camping treats for all […]
Color by Sticker at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library invites you to Color by Sticker on Wednesday, June 25, at 1pm, in the Village Room. Part puzzle and part craft, this activity is perfect for new and experienced crafters. Make it at the library or take it to go. Materials provided; all ages welcome. […]
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 […]
Sharon Church Ice Cream Social
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church will kick off the area’s summer ice cream social season on Wednesday, June 25, from 4:30pm to 7pm. The Fellowship Hall is located at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road (19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester). Although it’s called an “ice cream social,” a full-dinner menu will […]
Reminder: MHS alumni to celebrate this weekend!
by Marsha Chartrand If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for the 2025 Manchester Alumni Banquet, scheduled for this Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event, honoring all MHS alums, will be held at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Commons. The banquet social hour kicks off at 5pm, with dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately […]
Public invited to Iron Creek Preserve Grand Opening Celebration
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy is proud to announce the grand opening of Iron Creek Preserve, a 79-acre publicly-accessible greenspace in Manchester Township, on June 28. The Preserve, made possible through the generosity of landowners Sybil Kolon and Maan Abdulbaki who donated their land to Legacy in 2024, features diverse ecosystems including […]
