Sunrise hike at Watkins Lake
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a sunrise nature hike in Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve on Tuesday, March 8 from 8:30 – 10 am. The hike will be led by Parks Naturalist, Elle Bogle. Winter is slowly winding down. Red-winged blackbirds are starting to return, skunk cabbages are poking through the ice, and […]
Maker nights coming to Manchester District Library in March
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Beginning March 10, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Maker Nights, a brand new event every second and fourth Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Village Room of the Manchester Community Building. Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project and get inspiration from other […]
Vaccine clinic, free masks & test kits coming to Manchester
February 15, 2022 Update: This clinic has been rescheduled from Feb 17th, 1pm to 3pm to Feb 24, noon to 2pm. See new flyer below. Washtenaw County Health Department in collaboration with the Community Resource Center and Sharon United Methodist Church will be hosting a Free Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, February 17 from […]
Chelsea Adult Learners Institute announces winter/spring classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute As the sleet slithers down the window pane, the heating bills mount, and your arthritis wreaks havoc on whatever is left of your holiday cheer, you might want to think of something pleasant. The Detroit Lions pulling off another three-game winning streak next season comes to mind. OR, […]
Rescheduled Valentines events at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
After last week’s “big snow,” it was obvious that Thursday night’s Tea Towel maker event would need to be rescheduled to accommodate the needs of the leader and attendees. So, this Friday, February 11 at 5 pm, the talented Joy Matthews will bring her Apple Heart tea towel class to Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. […]
Free ice skating party offered to area teens
Calling All Teens! It’s going to be a long winter, so what better way is there to deal with it than to get out and find some fun, physical activity by joining local teens at the Arctic Coliseum (501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea) for free skating? Whether it’s winter or summer, ice skating can be a […]
Winter birding walk in the Spike Preserve
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a winter birding walk in the Clark & Avis Spike Preserve on Saturday, February 26 from 8 am to 10 am. One of the Manchester area county preserves, the Spike Preserve is located at 18700 Grass Lake Road in Sharon Township. In the crisp morning air you’ll […]
Come fall in LOVE with Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café!
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café will be hosting a couple of fun filled classes: On Thursday, February 3, at 6 pm, the very talented Joy Matthews will teach an Apple Heart Tea Towel Class. For only $5 per towel, you can make an adorable tea towel with your very own […]
Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Winter is the perfect time to start planning for how to make improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil and reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the […]
February events for all ages at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during February: MDL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, February 3 | 7 pm | Village Council Chambers The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two […]
