After School Art every Monday at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Bring the family and stop by the City Room under the Manchester District Library at 3:30pm for After School Art on Mondays to enjoy a creative time crafting together. April activities include freestyle art, seed mosaics, beading, and kite decorating. Materials will be provided. All ages […]
Manchester-area township landowners holding rural land protection event amid growing development pressure
submitted by Jill Lada, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Community Engagement Specialist As development pressure from data centers, solar farms, mineral extraction, and housing continues to reshape Washtenaw County’s rural and natural landscapes, residents of Sharon, Manchester, Bridgewater, and Freedom townships are coming together to take a proactive approach to land preservation and management. The free […]
Sharon Mills open houses scheduled for 2026
by Sara Swanson The county will be holding an open house at Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, on Sunday, April 26, from 1pm to 5pm. Come learn about the mill’s varied uses over time with a focus on Henry Ford’s influences. Can’t make this date? The county will also be […]
Men’s Club 2026 Easter Egg Hunt
by Sara Swanson Join the Manchester Men’s Club for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at noon at Carr Park. This free event is for toddlers through 5th graders. Please show up at least 10 minutes early to find your age group. Don’t be late because all of the eggs are found […]
Craft your own Easter decorations at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Bring the family and stop by the City Room under the Manchester District Library at 3:30pm for After School Art on Monday, March 30, to enjoy a creative time crafting Easter decorations together. Materials will be provided. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library […]
Bingo! for all ages at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator 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 […]
ALI Michigan announces its April 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI Michigan The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan. The spring 2026 term continues with five April classes. If you’re a music lover who’s attended On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase at the Chelsea Depot, you may […]
Date set for the 147th Annual MHS Alumni Banquet
submitted by Colleen Kemner, MHS Alumni Association The date is set for the 147th Annual Manchester High School (MHS) Alumni Banquet! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The banquet will be held at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Commons and kicks off with social hour at 5pm, dinner at 6:30, with the […]
Experience the story of Easter at the MUMC
submitted by Jody Sharrow, office administrator, Manchester United Methodist Church On Friday, March 27, at 7pm, Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC), located at 501 Ann Arbor St, will be showing a video of the 2001 Memphis Passion Play My Substitute that depicts the last days of Jesus Christ. The community is warmly invited to this […]
Check it out at the library: after-school art, pancakes & pajamas, decoupage Easter eggs!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is offering the following programs for March 22–28, 2026: LIBRARY OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL ART: FREESTYLE Hang out at the MDL on Monday, March 23, at 3:30pm in the City Room, and make some art limited only by your imagination! On this freestyle day, do […]
