September Memory Café: the carved trolls of Thomas Dambo
submitted by Della Smith, Bethel Church This month’s Bethel Church UCC Memory Café event at the Manchester Senior Center will be Wednesday, September 23, at 1pm, and will feature Pat Vailliencourt describing her many trips to see the carved trolls of Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. Vailliencourt talked about the trolls: Thomas Dambo is […]
MAHS to provide historical expertise at Let’s Gather event
by Sara Swanson As Heather Rathburn, organizer of the now-annual Let’s Gather event at the Mottice Homestead in Sharon Township, prepares for this weekend, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is preparing, too! They will be providing docent services and demonstrations at what is a combination craft show and an opportunity to explore a small […]
Grass Lake invites Manchester to Relay for Life alongside Dutchmen vs. Warriors game
by Sara Swanson Relay For Life of Grass Lake is coming up this Friday, September 18, in conjunction with the Grass Lake vs. Manchester varsity football game in Grass Lake, and organizers are inviting Manchester residents to come and participate. Organizer Mandy Otto states, “This year marks 20 years of Relay For Life in Grass […]
Zion Lutheran Church inviting community to Fall Kickoff
by Sara Swanson Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, is hosting their Fall Kickoff on September 20. Zion’s kids’ and family ministry co-director, Courtney Nichols, stated, “Here at Zion Chelsea-Manchester, we’re celebrating our ministry year kickoff on Sunday, September 20, with a celebration worship at 10:15, followed by a […]
Men’s Club to add members to memorial plaque in Chi-Bro Park
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club will be gathering before their member meeting on Wednesday, September 16, in Chi-Bro Park to honor three members who have passed away, Gregory Stewart, James Mann, and Gerald Ahrens. At 6pm they will be dedicating a memorial plaque, sharing stories, and taking photos. Friends and family are invited […]
Learn about Michigan mosses and go on a mushroom hunt at the Eddy Discovery Center
Editor’s note: The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for September 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. submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association […]
Explore the pilgrims of Massachusetts and pioneers of New Hampshire at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library’s journey through The 13 Original Colonies continues on Thursday, September 24, at 2pm, with a trip north to New England. In this class, participants will follow the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Mass., in 1620 and discover how early settlers soon made their way into […]
Afterschool Art: DIY glitter pen make-and-take at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library invites the community to get creative during Afterschool Art: DIY Glitter Pen on Monday, September 21, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants can make note-taking a little more memorable by creating their own sparkly, customized glitter pen. The program is […]
“Turn the page“ to fall with book-page pumpkins at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Manchester District Library invites adults to celebrate the season with a cozy evening of creativity during Turning the Page to Fall: Book Page Pumpkins on Thursday, September 24, at 6pm in the City Room. Participants will transform old books into charming decorative pumpkins, creating a unique […]
Sharon Church’s Annual Scrap Metal Drive this weekend
submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church is excited to announce the return of its annual Scrap Metal Drive. It started last weekend on Saturday, September 5, and will continue this Saturday, September 12, from 9am to 5pm. Community members are invited to drop off unwanted scrap metal of all kinds—from old appliances and lawn equipment […]
