Healthy cooking with herbs and spices
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Thursday, April 24, at 6pm, Manchester District Library will host Deborah Bliss from Smiling Jim’s Organic Seasonings for a class on healthy cooking with spices and herbs in the City Room. All ages are welcome. Participants can sample grilled pork chops with mustard sauce and onion pancakes […]
Spring Fling with the Manchester Farmers Market at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Manchester Farmers Market for a preview of the upcoming season, including free samples of sourdough bread, bath products, and more on Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 6pm in the Teen Spot (mezzanine level). Recommended for 16+, but all ages welcome. Dana, […]
MDL hosts homeschool game day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Alex and Anna from SRSLY Manchester and local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library at 3pm on Wednesday, April 23, for a fun afternoon of games in the Village Room (lower level). All are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this […]
Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital

submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and […]
Vernal pool patrol training at Iron Creek Preserve

from Legacy Land Conservancy Come join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council in learning about a magical yet common wetland: vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our […]
High school principal candidates interview this week
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last Wednesday that the posting of the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School principal position has been closed, and that the district will be conducting their first round of interviews this Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 5pm. They are inviting all Manchester Community Schools parents, students, families, and community […]
District holding groundbreaking ceremony for Klager Elementary renovations
by Sara Swanson After celebrating the groundbreaking at the Athletic Complex last Thursday, Manchester Community Schools has announced a second groundbreaking ceremony to mark on your calendars. On Friday, May 30, at 8:30am, the district will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at the Luther C. Klager Elementary School, located at 405 Ann Arbor St, on the […]
Community Bible Church offering new programs
submitted by Corinne Widmayer Community Bible church starts its Beyond Awana program this Wednesday, April 9. Beyond AWANA runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm and includes dinner, class, games/crafts, snacks, and worship. It is appropriate for ages 3 to 18. The church is also holding a ladies’ Bible study at the same time as Beyond […]
Commissioner Beeman co-hosting town hall on Washtenaw’s Older Adults millage in Chelsea
submitted by Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Washtenaw County Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, District 1, and Commissioner Shannon Beeman, District 3, will host a community town hall in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss the Older Adults Millage. The Board of Commissioners has been working to operationalize the Older Adults Millage that 57% of Washtenaw […]
Experience the Easter story with an Easter Walk
submitted by Stephanie Little An Easter Walk is the perfect way to experience the story of the first Easter morning! Come to Carr Park, 600 W Main St, Manchester, between 11am and 1pm, either before or after the Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Enjoy a walk with your children through stations […]