Photos: Upcycled Home Decor project at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Community members of all ages came together for a special spring craft project at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Using recycled bedsprings as a base and a variety of provided craft materials, participants designed their own unique centerpieces to welcome spring. Photos by Laura […]
(Photos) Easter Egg Hunt still Manchester’s great youth tradition
Photos and story by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a tradition at Carr Park for more years than most of us can count, that on the day before Easter the Easter Bunny makes a visit to drop off some eggs and other treats for the delight of the children of Manchester. Some years, it’s snowing. Some […]
Photos: Massage Oils Make & Take at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nichole Jensen of Hand and Heartwork presented a beautiful and relaxed Massage Oils Make and Take at the Manchester District Library on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants learned how to let intention guide the selection of ingredients based on their properties, the blending of the selected ingredients, and […]
Dr. Seuss Day at Manchester District Library (photos)
submitted by Manchester District Library Dr. Seuss took over the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with a special book club and costume contest. The MDL would like to extend a special “Thank you!“ to the Manchester Lions Club, who donated all the wonderful prizes for the event. All photos courtesy of […]
Photos: Busy Sunday at the Blacksmith Shop
The historical crafters guild is an informal off-shoot of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and is busy each week passing on these “lost arts” at the blacksmith shop located at 324 E Main St. Blacksmiths, knitters, spinners, weavers, paper cutters, and wool appliqué crafters demonstrate their art, along with many other historic crafts, each […]
Yellow ribbons expanding around Manchester to support Whelan family
by Marsha Chartrand More Manchester-area folks are finding yellow ribbons at local businesses to help them remember, honor, and support Paul Whelan in his quest for a release from Russian imprisonment. Paul’s sister, Elizabeth Whelan, will be returning to Washington, D.C., this week to continue advocating for Paul in hopes of getting some updates on […]
(Photos) Yellow ribbon project building steam for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand The “yellow ribbon“ project in support of Paul Whelan’s quest for freedom after more than four years spent in Russian prison facilities is gaining momentum all around Manchester. Several homes and businesses have begun to display ribbons in a variety of creative ways to spread the word throughout the community. If you […]
Photos: Winter birds!
With all of the gray skies recently, sometimes a beautiful pop of color is what we need here at the end of January. Photographer Mark Ball has been photographing birds in natural areas around Manchester that provide just that! You can see more of his work on FB or visit his website at https://markballphotography.godaddysites.com/
Photos: Snow in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson It has been a mostly snowless winter so far but Sunday morning Manchester woke up to heavy, wet snow cover. Although the sun wasn’t able to burst through the clouds, it was still a lovely day for a walk in the wintry woods and through the multiple ecosystems of the Leonard Preserve. […]
