MAHS offering class on researching your historic home
by Sara Swanson Are you a resident of Washtenaw County and interested in the history of your old house? Do you want to find out who lived there, their families, and how that intertwines with your communities? Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is offering a 2–3-hour class on how to do research on your home […]
2025 Manchester Community Health Fair to offer screenings, free classes, & prizes
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library 2025 is the year to feel ALIVE! Come meet multiple organizations and businesses that provide different opportunities for you to be in your best health for 2025 during the Manchester Community Health Fair hosted by the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Rd. There will also be […]
2025 Manchester Men’s Club ice skating party
by Marsha Chartrand Join the Manchester Men’s Club for its annual Ice Skating Party on Saturday, February 1, at noon, in Wurster Park. The Men’s Club will be serving hot dogs and hot cocoa, and they will have a fire going to help everyone stay warm despite the frigid temperatures. Grab your skates and come […]
Students invited to make valentines for veterans
submitted by the office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is inviting students to participate in her annual “Valentines for Veterans” project by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year to show love and appreciation to […]
DDA to host open seminar at this week’s meeting
by Marsha Chartrand Are you looking to start a small business in Manchester? Want to take your existing business to the next level? The Downtown Development Association will host an event featuring speakers from Ann Arbor Spark and Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County on Wednesday, January 15, from 9 to 11am, at the City […]
Bethel Church holding Harpsichord Benefit Recital
submitted by Pastor David Bucholtz, Bethel United Church of Christ Everyone is cordially invited to join us on Saturday, January 25, at 7pm, for an entertaining and inspirational harpsichord recital at Bethel United Church of Christ, performed by Dr. Shuntaro Sugie. He will be playing works by Byrd, Sweelinck, Frescobaldi, D’Anglebert, Handel, and Duphly. Admission […]
MUMC hosting kitchen shower for Manchester’s new senior center
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church On Saturday, February 22, beginning at 1pm, Manchester United Methodist Church will host a community-wide “Kitchen Shower” at the church for the new Manchester Senior Center to help them stock their new meeting space. Everyone is welcome to attend the shower to celebrate the opening of the […]
Become a Master Rain Gardener right here in Manchester — or online!
by Marsha Chartrand Did you know that a rain garden was started this fall in Kirk Park, near downtown Manchester? Are you interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener? We reported last month that an in-person rain garden class was being scheduled for Manchester. Now an online option has been added as well as a […]
Sit & Stitch with other local crafters at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, January 22, join Manchester District Library staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 4:30pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. All ages and experience levels are […]
Winter birding hike in the Spike Preserve in Sharon Township
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation In the crisp morning air, we’ll gaze upon nuthatches foraging, spot a hawk soaring overhead looking for a meal, and enjoy many other daily routines of winter birds with a winter birding hike in the Clark & Avis Spike Preserve on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8 to 10am, […]
