Like it or not, Michigan: Clocks changed Sunday to standard time
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) It’s that time of year, when people look forward to extra sleep — or dread the loss of sunlight — as clocks “fell back” an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. Here’s what to know: History Daylight saving time runs from March 12 to Nov. 5, when it switches back […]
10 years of the Manchester Mirror!
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand Ten years ago the Manchester Mirror was born. This is a look back at where we were ten years ago and a look ahead at where we would like to be in the future! No one would be surprised by the claim that a decade ago the world was […]
Time to Adopt-a-Family for Christmas
submitted by Diane Du Russel As the fall season is now upon us, Christmas cannot be too far away. Manchester Family Service (MFS) is getting ready for their annual Adopt-a-Family Program. This program matches clients with anonymous donors who volunteer to purchase gifts for a family this holiday season. Seniors and children under high school […]
Help pack beans and rice for Haiti
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon Church invites the community to join in a hands-on mission project supporting I92 Ministries on November 7, 2023, at 7pm at the Fellowship Hall, located at 19980 West Pleasant Lake Rd. Come join the team of volunteers as they fill bags of beans and rice to be shipped […]
DECA holding can drive and fundraiser at Frank’s Place
submitted by Leslie Rollins, MHS DECA coach DECA is more than competitions, blazers, and medallions. Joining DECA is the first step high school students can take toward achieving their goals and realizing their greatest potential. Membership in DECA provides students the opportunity to participate in DECA’s programs at the local and international levels. DECA puts […]
Euchre fundraiser for MHS Band
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon Church, along with the Manchester Band Boosters, is hosting a Euchre Event at the Sharon Church Fellowship Hall located on the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road. You are invited to attend an evening that includes dinner and Euchre on November 18, 2023. Dinner is from 5 […]
Volunteer workday at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy On November 4 from 10am to noon, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve. Join us to help clear brush and remove the invasive species autumn olive. Volunteers (using loppers and handsaws) will cut back shrubs to two-inch stumps and help haul cut plant material. Stumps […]
Make your own Thanksgiving cards
Editor’s note 11/3/23: This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, November 11 but has been changed to Friday, November 10. The text and graphic have been updated to reflect this. submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come make your own Thanksgiving or gratitude-themed cards at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Friday, November 10, […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Manchester Lions Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Barry Allen from the Manchester Lions Club on Wednesday, November 8, at 6pm in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Come learn what this organization offers to the community and […]
Holiday Wall Art Make-and-Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make a customized piece of wall art with either a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday theme at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, November 7, at 6pm. Materials, including a selection of neutral, non-holiday options, will be provided in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. All ages […]
