Don’t forget the annual fireworks — July 3
Don’t miss one of Manchester’s biggest events! It’s the annual fireworks on July 3 at Carr Park. This will be the 40th Annual Men’s Club Fireworks and Beer Tent and will feature the popular (and long-standing) local band Star69. The Beer Tent opens at 7pm and seating will be available for watching the fireworks. Fireworks […]
Sharon United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social, Wednesday, June 29
Nancy Flint, Sharon United Methodist Church, Newsletter Editor Summer brings the tradition of ice cream socials at area churches. Sharon United Methodist Church at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd will kick off the season on June 29, 4:30pm– 6:30pm. They invite you to “Drive-Thru” or “Drive-Thru and Park and Eat.” You will […]
Don’t miss Third Thursday events this week
It’s coming soon — this week’s Third Thursday in downtown Manchester will be the first of four exciting events this summer, filled with music, hayrides, kids’ activities, food, fun, shopping, and a variety of vendors. This month, the June 16 event will also include a robotics demonstration, historic walking tours of the downtown area, a […]
Joe Reilly kicks off the Gazebo Concert season with a family songfest
Gazebo Concerts have been a staple of Manchester’s summer entertainment scene since 1989. Even in the summer of 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization provided Thursday night concerts on YouTube to bring new as well as familiar artists into our living rooms. Join us on Thursday nights in person again this […]
Free culinary classes at Acorn
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is offering free monthly culinary classes taught by Chef Keegan Rodgers from The Lakehouse Bakery. The classes are located inside Acorn located at 455 W. Main St. Next up is Perfect Picnic on Friday, June 10, at 6pm. Learn fresh ideas on this summer favorite! Please email farmersmarket48158@gmail.com to attend. Future […]
Two summer hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be hosting two nature hikes in Clark & Avis Spike Preserve located at 18700 Grass Lake Rd in Sharon Township on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Both hikes will be led by naturalist Elle Bogle. The first hike is a Sunrise Nature Hike from 8:30 to 10am. As spring moves into summer, […]
One-day bike, walk, or run event fundraiser in Chelsea to raise money for SRSLY
submitted by Alex Duranczyk, SRSLY SRSLY Coalition and Chelsea Hospital are coming together to host Pedal for Prevention, a special one-day event to kick off the summer season and to help support teens struggling with substance abuse. The event will be held from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 11, beginning at the Lyndon Township […]
An off-the-trail hike at Sharon Short Hills
Join guest naturalist Faye Stoner for a hike to visit the far western portions of the Sharon Short Hills Preserve located at 6700 Hashley Road on Saturday, June 4, from 10am to noon. You will talk about geology, botany, birds, and stewardship as you explore “off the trail” to enjoy this lovely area. Note: terrain […]
Attention, golfers: We need you!
submitted by Anita Herman The Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce are teaming up again for their annual golf outing to raise money to provide services to the local community. However, this event cannot succeed without golfers! The 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, […]
Fairy Festival at Acorn’s outdoor market is this Thursday
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Don’t miss this week’s special events at the Acorn Farmers‘ Market & Café Outdoor Market this Thursday, June 2, from 3-6 pm. The highlight of this month’s event is, of course, the Fairy Festival. A variety of special guests are expected, including Dance With Heart Studios, the Adiska Tooth Fairy, Horning […]
