Manchester Community Schools April 2026 sports update
from MCS Athletic Department Spring sports have started. Our numbers for the spring sports are varsity baseball, 11; varsity softball, 14; varsity track and field: boys 29, girls 16; varsity girls soccer, 16; middle-school track: boys 12, girls 13; and varsity golf, 7. Our girls鈥 varsity basketball team was recognized as Academic All State with […]
Sharon Church 鈥淪ecure the Call鈥 drive nearing completion
submitted by Sharon Global Methodist Church Sharon Church 30-day Secure the Call phone drive is nearing the end of its April collection period, and we would like to thank everyone who has supported the effort so far. Many members of the community have donated cell phones and tablets throughout the month, and their generosity is […]
MUMC holding rummage, plant, and garden sale
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, will be holding a rummage sale this Friday, May 1, from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday, May 2, from 9am to 3pm. All items will be sold by donation. They will also be holding a plant and […]
4-Corners protest and boycott THIS Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer聽 Manchester, our next opportunity for non-violent protest is Friday, May 1, 5pm鈥6pm, at the 4-Corners Protectors Gathering at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. The world is changing. Grift and corruption are becoming the norm. Don鈥檛 hide鈥攄o your part so you鈥檒l feel you did something to make a […]
April 2026 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the April Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in sports or […]
Sharon Church holding 鈥淢essy Church 鈥 Listening to God鈥
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church聽 Sharon Church will host 鈥淢essy Church 鈥 Listening to God鈥 on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester. Messy Church is a recurring, all-ages gathering that brings the community together for a shared meal, hands-on creative activities, music, and a brief, family-friendly […]
Make metal-stamped jewelry at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Design your own custom jewelry at an upcoming workshop hosted by Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Monday, May 4, in the City Room, with a flexible drop-in format from 6pm to 7pm. Stop in at any time during the hour to craft […]
Bingo! for all ages at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library, Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. In May, Bingo will be held on Thursday, May 7. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Make a DIY 鈥渘o sew鈥 T-shirt bag at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for Afterschool Art on Monday, May 4, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Do you have old T-shirts taking up space in your drawers or closet? Put them to use by turning them into a tote bag. Make a […]
WCRC: Culvert replacements and forestry work this week
by Sara Swanson We have two culvert replacements scheduled for the Manchester area this week. On Monday, April 27, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a culvert replacement on Grass Lake Rd between Sylvan Rd and M-52 in Sharon Township. The culvert replacement is expected to take approximately four days to complete. […]
