Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Can and bottle drive for new track uniforms

by Sara Swanson The Manchester Track and Field Team is holding a can and bottle drive on March 16 from 9am to noon at the gazebo located in Wurster Park on Main Street. Bring your empties and help the team buy new uniforms.

 Sara Swanson

Mario Mondays are back at the Library in new location!

by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library After an unanticipated hiatus during the early part of February, Mario Monday is back and better than ever at Manchester District Library. Players meet at 5pm each week in a new location — the Council Chamber on the lower level of City Hall at 912 City Rd. Drop in […]

 Sara Swanson

Canasta and bingo at the Library on March 7

by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) for some all-ages table games in the mezzanine on Thursday, March 7. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn, start out with a fun and friendly card game called canasta at 4pm in the upstairs lounge. Then move […]

 Sara Swanson

Family Story Time & Maker Night this month at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. Makers in all […]

 Sara Swanson

Pros & cons of rural solar: 3 meetings planned in Manchester area

Pros & cons of rural solar: 3 meetings planned in Manchester area

by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is holding three informational meetings in the Manchester area through March focused on rural solar. As we’ve reported, they’ve previously held presentations throughout our area on land assessment, management, and preservation. At these presentations, questions came up about solar that presenters were not equipped to answer. With […]

 Sara Swanson

MASSC hosting wills & trusts Q&A with attorney TONIGHT

submitted by Laurie Brewis There are two questions that are so important for every adult to ask themselves because every person will have to deal with these questions in one way or another during their lifetime. First, if you did not wake up tomorrow, what would happen to your assets, or your children? Second, if […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township identity meetings continue

submitted by Sybil Kolon The Manchester Township Board and Planning Commission are holding a workshop on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 7pm to continue an open discussion on what direction the township should head in over the coming years. Matt Kapp from the Michigan Farm Bureau and Susan LaCroix from Legacy Land Conservancy will participate […]

 Sara Swanson

New Manchester homeschool group plans two events

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Due to the growing number of homeschoolers in the Manchester area, there has been a lot of talk of officially starting a Manchester Homeschool Group that will use the Manchester District Library, located at 912 City Rd, as their meeting place. I’m happy to announce a Manchester Homeschool Group has officially […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester teens and preteens invited to skating party

2-21-24: Editor's note:  Due to a scheduling conflict, the free Teen Skate Party scheduled for Sunday, February 25 has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 17, from 3:30 - 5 pm. submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Calling all teens! You’re invited to join us for some fun and physical activity at Arctic Coliseum (501 […]

 Sara Swanson

Adult Learners Institute announces its March lineup

submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute In addition to St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring, the month of March also provides the following intellectual stimulation, courtesy of Adult Learners Institute (ALI). Walking in Our Grandfathers’ Footsteps is the name of Wendy Zielen’s class on March 4 when she shares stories of […]