Senior Market Bucks registration day rescheduled to this week
submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital We’re sorry that the farmers market was cancelled Thursday, July 20. On the other hand, we’re excited to announce that the sign-up event for Senior Market Bucks has been rescheduled! A registration event will be held at Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, August 3, from 4pm to 6pm. Coupon […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its fall kickoff
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Readers familiar with the Adult Learners Institute know that an ALI Kickoff does not require a football, referees, or a helmet. The only thing required is curiosity and a means of getting to the McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, in Chelsea, at […]
Gazebo concerts return by popular demand
by Marsha Chartrand The debut of the 2023 Gazebo concert season, hosted by the Manchester District Library, was a huge success, featuring John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours. Good, a Jackson native who frequents the Wednesday night musical events at the Village Tap, has developed a Manchester following and attracted some Manchester talent […]
WCHD pop-up giving vaccines in Manchester
by Sara Swanson Do you need a shingles vaccine, or a tetanus booster, or another vaccine? On Monday, August 14, the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be in Manchester from 3:30pm to 6pm to give vaccines. You must call WCHD at 734-544-6700 ahead of time so they know how many and what types of […]
Manchester tire collection event
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, in cooperation with Washtenaw County Conservation District, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and Manchester Township, is offering a tire drop-off event on Saturday, August 19, from 9 am to noon (no late arrivals) at the Manchester Township Office, 275 S Macomb St. Rims […]
Community garage sales this weekend
by Sara Swanson Are you in the market for used clothes or books or toys or tools? Or maybe you’re open to an unexpected treasure? You are in luck! This Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, from 9am to 5pm on both days, the Manchester area is holding its Annual Community Garage Sales! Stop […]
Return of the Gazebo Concerts!
by Sara Swanson The long-running free outdoor Gazebo Concert series had no organizer this spring but has been picked up by the Manchester District Library. Every Thursday evening this summer starting at 7pm, bring chairs or a blanket to sit on to Wurster Park and enjoy. Kicking off this summer’s concert series is John Louis […]
78th Annual Manchester Community Fair
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Community Fair is approaching fast. It is its 78th year! This year the fair runs from August 8 through the 12 on Alumni Field, located on the corner of Vernon Street and Wolverine Street in the Village. This year’s theme is “Country Pride — Community Wide.” This year’s grand marshal […]
St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social — Thursday, July 27
Submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 27, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 West Main St. We are celebrating the […]
Manchester UMC offers two free movie nights
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church This summer there will be two opportunities to gather for an evening of free movies and snacks with the return of Movie Nights at Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester (the church next to Klager Elementary). On Friday, July 28, we’re planning an indoor showing of Madagascar: […]
