MHS to present spring musical
In their first full musical since 2019, the Manchester Thespian Society will be performing “Fractured Fairytale: The Playsical” on Friday, April 29 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 or $10 for seniors, students and school staff, and […]
Registration open for 2022 community-wide garage sale
Registration is now open for the Manchester Community Garage Sale, which will be held July 22–23, 2022, from 8am to 4pm. Registration is $12. Registered individuals will receive a number after registration/payment, which must be included on all signs. Registration will include advertisement, listing in the community brochure/map, an online interactive map, and directional sign […]
Local author Elizabeth Hastings visits Manchester District Library Storytime April 19
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is thrilled to welcome a very special guest for Family Storytime on Tuesday, April 19: local author Elizabeth Hastings. All ages are welcome to join us at 11:15 a.m. to hear Elizabeth read from her new book, “Roger and Wesley,” and stay afterward for craft […]
Acorn’s Vendor of the Week: Clever Creations by Amy
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Clever Creations by Amy are one of a kind clay creations like Uniquely Michigan Fairy Doors, Gnomes, and Fairy Garden Accessories designed and sculpted by Amy. Amy’s Story: “I was transplanted to Ypsilanti over 25 years ago and now have only Y+ blood running through my veins. I […]
Sharon UM Church to host Easter Walk on Saturday
submitted by Pastor Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church Area churches invite Manchester families to an Easter Walk at Wurster (Gazebo) Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The story of the first Easter morning will be shared as you walk along, visiting several stops, with the pages of a […]
Canoe and Kayak race is coming, May 15!
Submitted by Sybil Kolon on behalf of the canoe/kayak race committee Spring is here and Manchester’s 56th Annual River Raisin Canoe/Kayak race will be here before we know it: Sunday, May 15, starting at noon. Registration opens April 6 and we are encouraging everyone to register by May 2. A late fee of $5 per […]
Easter events coming up!
Easter is just around the corner (April 17), and Manchester has some special events in store for fans of the Easter Bunny. Sweet Leilani’s welcomed their fuzzy white friend last Saturday for an afternoon photo session and a whirlwind tour of the downtown, and the bunny will make a return appearance this coming Saturday, April […]
Worth Repeating holds a silent auction
submitted by Pat Sahakian from Worth Repeating Worth Repeating is holding a silent auction from March 30 until May 7. There are 20 items on display in the store window and inside the store at 110 East Main. Many of these are hand-crafted pieces created by area residents. There is also a selection of vintage […]
Grand-Raisin Conservation Community annual kick-off event
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Grand-Raisin Conservation Community If you’re ready to get outside and be more involved in native habitats, the perfect chance is coming up at Hidden Lake Gardens on Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 4 pm. The Grand-Raisin Conservation Community (GRCC) will be hosting its annual kick-off event there to start the […]
Parks Commission to hold clean-up day April 9
Would you like to do your part to help make Manchester a little more beautiful this spring? The Manchester Village Parks Commission is planning a Parks Clean Up Day from 10 am to noon this coming Saturday, April 9. Each of the village parks will be ready for trash pick up, brush clean-up, and any […]
