SUMC to host GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
submitted by Pastor Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar is four consecutive weeks and will be held October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 at 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church fellowship hall. […]
Manchester Haunted Walk
submitted by Pat Sahakian The Manchester Area Historical Society is hosting a Manchester Haunted Walk on Saturday, October 16th at 7:30 pm led by local actress and playwright Breeda Miller. The walk will feature the spooky side of Manchester history. Tickets are $15.00 presale or $20.00 at the door. Tickets are on sale as of […]
Tickets on sale for Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home
Tickets are now on sale for the world premier of Manchester’s own Breeda Kelly Miller’s one-woman show! Miller has created a theatrical experience that combines love, roots, and a sense of connection. Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home is an original work, written and performed as a one-woman show by Miller and directed by Brian Cox. The […]
Final Passport event includes a special fund-raiser for Riverfolk
There’s nothing like Michigan in the fall. Fresh apples and cider are the perfect accompaniment to the turning of the leaves. Tour the historic Alber Orchard and Cider Mill this Saturday to learn about cider production, and enjoy a presentation on the Bethel Church Road area settlement and Native American trails provided by the Manchester […]
Freedom township board invites public to safety event
In 2017, Freedom Township formed a committee headed up by Freedom Township Planning Commissioner, Matt Little, with the goal of creating an emergency preparedness plan tailored for the township. Little and his team worked to create a detailed plan of action for the township to better prepare for possible challenges and emergencies that might occur […]
Final Third Thursday event of the season this week
Come downtown this Thursday evening for the last 3rd Thursday event of the season! This Thursday, September 16th from 5 to 8 pm, come enjoy entertainment, food, shopping, kid activities, and more! Spend time downtown enjoying live rockabilly music by John Louis Good and the Rose City Troubadours on the Mill porch, belly dancing performances […]
Emanuel UCC to offer ham dinner
After taking the summer off for ice cream, the congregation of Emanuel Church will once again be offering their monthly public dinner meals this fall. Take a break from the kitchen, while still letting your family enjoy a "home-style" meal, by heading for Emanuel Church from 4:30 - 7 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 22. This […]
Victory Baptist to host guest speaker on human trafficking
Human trafficking may be closer than you think! According to speaker Beth Grate, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other time in human history. Beth, who will be a guest speaker at Victory Baptist for a three-week series, became aware of human trafficking after a personal encounter in the early 2000s. […]
Free well water testing
Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will be offering free well water testing on September 16th from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the WCCD office located at 705 N. Zeeb Road, suite 201 in Ann Arbor. Be sure to read the sample taking instructions as the test is only as reliable as the sample collected. […]
There still are no words ... 20 years later
A Patriot Day Remembrance and an opportunity to walk among the sunflowers, zinnias, cornflower, and calendula will be offered this weekend as part of the Passport To Manchester series. Enjoy the natural beauty of Manchester Blooms' U-Pick flower farm, while hearing about the history of the site and the restoration work on the Greet House […]
