Manchester Area Non-profit Roundtable
The next gathering of representatives of the Manchester area non-profit groups is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st, at 7 pm in-person at the K.J.House located at 302 E. Main Street. Matt Pegouskie of Five Healthy Towns Foundation is planning to present at this meeting on the 5HF One Big Thing website. Every non-profit organization in […]
Chelsea Adult Learners Institute announces fall classes
Joan Gaughan, Adult Learning Institute In what we can all hope are the waning days of the pandemic, some of us are realizing that this “normal” won’t be quite like the old “normal” … if there ever was such a thing. Like many other people and institutions, we have had to learn to rely more […]
Fairy Festival this week at Acorn’s Outdoor Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is excited to announce the annual Fairy Festival at Acorn’s Outdoor Market this week … Come and join us for some Fairy Fun this Thursday, August 26, from 3-6:30 pm at Acorn’s Outdoor Market located at 455 W. Main Street! Fun-filled […]
Auction opens, chef’s menu announced for Farm to Table Dinner event
submitted by Shawn Personke for 5 Healthy Towns Calling all farmers’ market fans! The virtual auction benefiting the sixth annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast has opened. And ticket sales for the dinner event supporting the Chelsea, Grass Lake, Dexter, Stockbridge, and Manchester farmers’ markets are now on sale. “We have so […]
Late summer birding in the Leonard Preserve
Enjoy one of the last days of summer by spending the morning listening and looking for birds in the Leonard Preserve with with Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation’s Kelsey Dehring on the morning of Saturday, September 11th from 8 to 10 am. Stroll along rivers, forests, and fields in search of warblers before they migrate […]
In-person or online balance class for seniors
submitted by Joyce Williams, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan The National Institutes of Health say that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in people 65 and older. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is hosting four “A Matter of Balance” workshops online to help older adults reduce the fear of […]
3rd Thursday event this week!
3rd Thursday returns this week! This Thursday, August 19th from 5 to 8 pm, come hang out in downtown Manchester for entertainment, food, shopping, kid activities, and more! From 5 to 8 pm, spend time downtown enjoying live classic rock by Lead Foot on the Mill porch and belly dancing performances. Shop the vendors market […]
Historical Society holding garage sale
The Manchester Area Historical society is having a fundraising garage sale this Thursday, August 19th from 5 to 8 pm during the August 3rd Thursday event. The sale will be in the garage and outside of the Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E Main St, and most items will be sold for a donation to the […]
Ahead of the Curve program to add community calendar for Washtenaw County Caregivers
submitted by Rachael Dawson-Baglien, Ahead of the Curve Project Manager Launched in 2019, Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-based program by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County that aims to make Washtenaw County a caregiver-friendly community. The goal is to help traditional caregivers and community members identify at-risk, isolated older adults and […]
August features craft projects, free comics and student headphone donation drive at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Manchester District Library (MDL) for the final month of summer programs. MDL staff will make appearances all over town, online, and at Village building for an exciting roster of events. Student Headphone Drive Ongoing through September 17 | in support of Manchester Community Schools Students use headphones […]
