Dodworth-Saxhorn to liven up 200-year-old brass band music at the Gazebo
by Marsha Chartrand Gazebo concerts have been a summer staple in Manchester since 1989 and provide entertainment for everyone in the family. The first week this year we welcomed Joe Reilly, doing a nature-centered children’s concert, while last week’s gazebo concert featured the Palooka Brothers, playing everything from rags to reels to ’60s rock and […]
The 69th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil set for July 16!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Chicken Broil co-chair The 69th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil is a decades-long, entirely volunteer-run tradition in the Village of Manchester, located 25 minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County. Set for 4–8pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Alumni Memorial Field, this is the second year the Chicken Broil has […]
Palooka Brothers come to the Gazebo stage Thursday night
The Palooka Brothers string band will present a community concert at 7:30pm on Thursday evening, June 23, at the Gazebo in downtown Manchester’s Wurster Park. This performance is free and open to the public, but a freewill donation basket will be passed during the intermission of the concert. The program will include performances of two […]
Manchester United Methodist Church Debt-Free Celebration
submitted by Dillon Burns, pastor Manchester United Methodist Church On Sunday, July 3 from 5-7 pm, Manchester United Methodist Church is celebrating being debt-free with an outdoor picnic! The community is invited to attend and enjoy the food, desserts, yard games, and a short mortgage burning service. The Manchester United Methodist Church has been a […]
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, […]
