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 […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing has been scheduled for June 5th, 2023 at the regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the Manchester Village Hall in Council Chambers, 912 City Road, Manchester, Michigan for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2023/2024 Budget. A copy of the budget is […]
Photos: Spring 2023 emerges slowly but surely
Here at the end of April, beginning of May, despite the isolated snow flurry, we’ve reached the tipping point into spring! (Photos courtesy of Sara Swanson.)
Michigan home values among lowest in U.S.
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan housing values are falling behind the rest of the nation, as the median listing price now ranks 48th among states, down from 45th a year ago. The state’s median listing of $267,000 is higher only than the medians in Ohio and West Virginia, according to March data compiled by Realtor.com. […]
What is the debt ceiling and why Michigan should care if the U.S. defaults
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Drama continues to mount in Washington, D.C., as House Republicans demand deep spending cuts from the Biden administration in return for their vote to raise the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and avoid fiscal calamity. At risk is whether the nation will be able to pay its bills, many of which involve […]
