Manchester High School DECA members earn recognition at DECA’s International Career Development Conference
submitted by Leslie Rollins, MHS DECA advisor Two Manchester High School (MHS) DECA members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Fla., April 22–25, 2023. Students receiving recognition at the international level were juniors Meghan Somerville and Miranda Austin. During the school year, approximately 100,000 of DECA’s […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School Bands excel at States
On Friday, May 5, Manchester Jr/Sr High School hosted Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s Section 16 State Festival. Both Manchester bands had qualified to perform at the states. Manchester’s 7th/8th grade started off the festival performing at 2 in the afternoon and the High School concert band closed out the festival performing at 7:30pm. […]
MHS seniors participate in Decided Day
Monday, May 1, was National College Decision Day. Manchester class of 2023 seniors participated by wearing shirts of the school they are planning to attend. It isn’t just the college-bound students who have decided, however. Manchester Jr/Sr High School works with every student to make sure they have a plan upon graduation, whether that is […]
Saturday, May 13, is Book Donation Drop-Off Day!
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library As you work through your spring cleaning, if you find yourself with a few boxes of books to donate, bring them on down to the Friends of the Library. Our next donation day is Saturday, May 13, from 10am to noon in […]
Shakespeare Club meets, talks Cleopatra, Shakespeare, Ukraine, and the African Slave Trade
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Most of what we … and Shakespeare … knew of Egypt’s Queen Cleopatra VII (reigned 51–30 B.C.) has come from Roman sources who viewed her as a temptress who lured Mark Antony into opposition against Octavian, the man destined by Fate to become Rome’s great emperor, Augustus. At the […]
Story time with music and hands-on fun every Tuesday at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join special guest readers for stories and hands-on activities at Manchester District Library (MDL). Story Time is held every Tuesday at 11am in the youth area. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit […]
Herbal Beauty Inside & Out workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On May 11, learn to use herbs both inside and outside your body. This free demonstration will be held in the Manchester District Library (MDL) upstairs lounge at 5pm. Recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734)428-8045, or […]
Dessert through the decades with Chef Keegan: 1960’s
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery will share desserts and other fun facts about the 60’s and also bring a treat from this decade for everyone to taste! Join the fun in the Village Room located on the lower level of 912 City Road, at 7pm on May […]
Game and snacks after school with SRSLY
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts SRSLY Manchester on May 10 at 3:30pm in the Teen Spot for games and snacks. All ages welcome. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
May 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill The weather will straighten itself out eventually, and once it does, we are going to be so ready to get out and get things done. That’s a good thing, because there is so much to do in our yards and gardens in May! Flowers, Trees & Shrubs: As the […]
