Second annual River Rhythm Music and Arts Festival
by Sara Swanson Manchester natives Vic and Susan Mann, along with daughter Stacy Sheets and son-in-law Eric Sheets, are getting ready to hold the second annual River Rhythm Music and Arts Festival the evening of Friday, August 5, through the morning of Sunday, August 7. Taking place alongside the gorgeous River Raisin in Manchester, this […]
Thursday’s Gazebo concert features a world premiere with Aaron Jonah Lewis
by Marsha Chartrand After a one-week break, another great concert is on tap at the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park this Thursday night, July 28! Locally renowned banjo artist Aaron Jonah Lewis, who has been a popular guest at several Riverfolk events over the years, will be returning with a beautifully varied concert in two […]
Summer’s first “Passport to Manchester” event coming this weekend
by Marsha Chartrand Passport to Manchester returns this weekend, from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, July 30! “Passport to Manchester” is an initiative to explore and highlight landmarks in and around Manchester, through associated historical, visual, musical performance, and cultural diversity themes. This month’s theme event is African American residents and culture in Manchester and […]
MUMC Outdoor Movie Night: Moana
This August, Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, is again hosting Outdoor Movie Nights! For three weeks, they’ll be showing free family-friendly movies on a big screen in their parking lot, behind the church, next to Klager Elementary. The first movie of the series is Disney’s Moana (2016) which will be on Friday, August 12, […]
WWRA to host foam collection weekend
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) will partner with the DART Container Corporation and community volunteers to host a #6 foam recycling weekend on August 5, 6, and 7, 2022. DART will deliver a trailer to the WWRA Chelsea/Manchester Road bin site, across from the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Volunteers […]
County holding ARP Act public input session in Freedom Township
Join county officials on Thursday, July 28, at Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd to learn more and give input on proposals for the next round of American Rescue Plan Act investments. Drop in for just a few minutes, or stay longer if you want. The American Rescue Plan Act was […]
Annual St. Mary Rummage Sale coming soon
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary will be holding its annual rummage sale fundraiser for the parish in August. The rummage sale has many wonderful treasures to look through every year from furniture to clothing, kitchen items to decorations, tools to gardening supplies, a wide variety of books, and much, much, more. […]
Summer Reading Finale at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a special party on Thursday, July 21, to celebrate the Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading Program finale. Festivities begin at 4:30pm on the back lawn of the Manchester Community Building at 912 City Rd. Guests can enjoy ice cream, music, and […]
8th Annual Manchester Masonic Golf Outing
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 is holding its eighth Annual Manchester Masonic Golf Outing on Saturday, August 13, at Hill’s Heart of the Lakes located at 500 Case Rd in Brooklyn, Michigan. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go back into the community and to local organizations. Registration opens […]
Online candidate forum for District 14A Court position
The Washtenaw County Democratic Party is hosting an online panel for candidates for the non-partisan and currently vacant District Court position in District 14A, which includes the Manchester area and will appear on Manchester area general election ballots in November. Before the District court panel, there will be a panel for candidates for the District […]
