Summer programming goes virtual at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Traditional programming at the Manchester District Library looks a little different this summer. Despite the temporary closure, summer reading and more is already in full swing, thanks to the efforts of some creative and talented library staff. There is still time to participate in the summer reading program, […]
Four week course to be offered at Victory Baptist Church
A four-week course, "The Gospel and the Culture For Christ’s Love Compels Us," will be offered through Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, on consecutive Sunday evenings--July 26, August 2, 9, and 16. In this four-week course participants may study how to strategically respond to issues in the culture. Prof. William Wagner, a well known Christian […]
Fairy tour and virtual fairy festival coming this week
Participants in this year's "Fairy Tour & Virtual Festival" can create a fairy door and/or garden displayed in your front yard to create a Manchester Fairy Tour for the entire community. Once you’ve created your fairy display, submit your address to farmersmarket48158@gmail.com. A list will be created for the community to go on a Fairy Tour […]
Time to sign up for the Manchester Road Rally
Manchester resident Kim Strickland saw one beloved event after another canceled and decided it was time to do something about it. Looking for a fun, family-friendly community event that everyone could social distance during, she landed on the idea of the Manchester Road Rally! Based on the TV show The Amazing Race, participants will assemble […]
Community-wide Garage Sale
Have you cleaned out your closets, garage, and basement and aren’t sure what to do with the stuff? Join this year’s community wide garage sale! Hold a garage at your house on July 24th-25th from 8 am to 4 pm. You will be included in a Village-approved advertising plan, receive a standardized sign (additional standardized […]
Acorn Farmers Market will host Fairy Door/Garden contest
With so many events being canceled in our community this year, for understandable reasons, volunteers at Acorn Farmers Market thought it might be fun to add some "social distancing excitement" to the community, so the farmers market is planning to host a fairy door/fairy garden contest. Participants will create a fairy door and/or garden that […]
Riverfolk Live presents Mike List, Blake Miller for Thursday's concerts
The Live From Riverfolk music series will present percussionist Mike List along with Blake Miller and The Old Fashioned Aces, starting at 7:30 pm this Thursday, June 25. Mike List kicks off the evening with the first concert at 7:30 pm. List is a metro Detroit-based globalized percussionist, playing both western and non-western instruments from […]
Free outdoor concert in River Raisin Park this Saturday
If you’ve been missing outdoor concerts this summer, you’re in luck! Manchester Underground Music and Art is holding a free concert in the River Raisin Park (located at 116 Ann Arbor St., Manchester) on Saturday, June 27, from 7pm to 9pm. The concert will feature live music by Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar whose style […]
There’s going to be a canoe race this year!
Submitted by Sybil Kolon We have an approved date! On, July 19, two months late, will be the 54th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race. The river was at record high levels in mid-May, when the race should have been held. Chances are it will be much lower come July. But it will be a […]
Canoe Race details
More details will be forthcoming as the committee continues to meet, but here are the basics: The date is Sunday, July 19, 2020, starting at Noon The Manchester Music Boosters will be the beneficiary of proceeds this year Starts at Fellows Bridge at Sharon Valley Road, one mile east of Sharon Hollow Road Ends at […]
