Sharing the Spirit of America: Community readings of the Declaration of Independence near Manchester
by Sara Swanson On July 8 at 6pm, communities across the country will simultaneously read the Declaration of Independence aloud — marking the exact date and time of its first public reading in 1776. Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence as part of […]
Time to register for community-wide yard sale
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s community-wide yard sale is happening July 17–19 this year, Chicken Broil weekend! Plan a yard sale or garage sale for that weekend and sign your address up to appear on the list. Sales do not have to be in the city limits but can be anywhere in the Manchester area. There […]
Explore an Albert Kahn landmark, the Jackson County Tower Building
by Sara Swanson Albert Kahn (1869–1942) was the most famous and innovative industrial architect of the 20th century and designed notable buildings all over the world. As he settled in Detroit, we are lucky to have a number of them in Michigan and even luckier to have his granddaughter, Carol Rose Kahn, as a Manchester […]
Manchester vets invited to 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest
submitted by Fran Lefort, WCC All military veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families are invited to a day of free food, fun, and information at the 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest on Saturday, August 1. The Wadhams Veterans Center at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is organizing the fifth annual event in collaboration with multiple veterans’ […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday CANCELED
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This week’s bi-monthly 4-Corners Protectors gathering scheduled for this Friday, July 3, from 5pm to 6pm, at the corner of Main and M-52 has been canceled because of predicted dangerous heat conditions. The next gathering will be the 3rd Friday of July. It’s a big weekend, find a way […]
Sharon Church holding “Messy Church — Jonah”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church will host “Messy Church – Jonah” on Wednesday, July 8, 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 brief, family-friendly worship time. […]
Summer fun fills the calendar at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Summer is in full swing at the Manchester District Library, and the library is offering a full lineup of weekly programs and special events for children, teens, families, and homeschoolers throughout the season. Families looking for creative activities can stop by every Monday afternoon for Arts […]
Men’s Club preparing Independence Day fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t want to miss this year’s Manchester fireworks, widely considered one of the best in our area! For the 45th year, the Manchester Men’s Club will host the annual Independence Day fireworks on July 3 (with a rain date of July 4) at Carr Park in Manchester. This year’s fireworks will […]
June Memory Café to feature Chicken Broil presentation
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Memory Cafe’s organizer Join us at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24, at 1pm, for a special Memory Café presentation on the history of the Manchester Chicken Broil — one of our community’s most beloved traditions. Local historian Ron Mann will share the story of how the Chicken […]
Brad Frey gazebo concert moved indoors because of heat
6-29-26 Update: Because of the forecasted heat this concert is being moved indoors to Emanuel Church, 324 W Main St. submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 2, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music […]
