Sharon Mills Park to become contiguous with land purchase
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) announced that it is in the process of purchasing an almost 2-acre parcel of land that will better connect the two portions of Sharon Mills Park, the only County Park in the Manchester area. Currently The Mill and the smaller portion of the park that […]
Do you have a piece of news to share?
by Sara Swanson Do you want to see your event or piece of news in the Mirror? Have you or a relative or a friend opened a new business, won an award, or learned something cool about the history of Manchester? Do you have another piece of news? Is your organization planning an upcoming event? […]
Meet Colleen Schoenfeld, school board candidate
submitted by Colleen Schoenfeld My name is Colleen Schoenfeld and I am running for the Manchester Community School Board in this upcoming November 5 general election. I am taking the opportunity to introduce myself to the community for those I’ve not yet met. I moved to Manchester in 2019 and have two of my three […]
Worth Repeating requesting photos of military members and veterans for window
submitted by Susan Fielder Worth Repeating will be honoring our military men and women. In appreciation for their service their photographs will be displayed in our window beginning November 11, and each will receive a 50% discount on one store item between November 13 through the 16. Please contact (734) 972-5652 or sfielder@umich.edu to send […]
Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Chelsea Hospital holding free Thanksgiving meal
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is holding a free Thanksgiving meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining […]
Obituary: Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk
Aileen Alannah (Murphy) Zsenyuk passed away on October 23. An Irish celebration of life and luncheon for family and friends will be held on November 9, at noon, at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E Main St, Manchester. Aileen was born on August 7, 1936, in Detroit to George Harold Murphy and Ethel Dorothy […]
Make a sweater pumpkin at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Joy Matthews on Wednesday, November 6, at 3pm for a make-and-take craft project sponsored by Worth Repeating. Attendees will learn how to upcycle old sweaters into an adorable seasonal pumpkin decoration. Materials provided; sweaters generously donated by Worth Repeating. All ages welcome; […]
Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, November 5, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will hold the final session of Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves. Whether you attended the previous session or not, all are welcome to come learn about the art of nature journaling, which explores the power of writing to […]
Make a macrame plant holder at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Wild Daisy Creative on Friday, November 8, at 2pm for a beginner-friendly make-and-take craft project: Macrame Plant Hangers. Attendees will learn four macrame knot styles and go home with their own large decorative plant hanger. This workshop is free of charge and […]
T(w)een book club starts November/December book discussion
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Readers ages 11–14 are invited to the Manchester District Library to read and discuss A Journey To the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower 1620 by Newbery Honor Author Kathryn Lasky. The T(w)een Book Club will meet on Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Teen Spot […]
