River Raisin Watershed Council creates online land toolkit for Washtenaw County residents
submitted by River Raisin Watershed Council The River Raisin Watershed Council, in partnership with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, Legacy Land Conservancy, Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), Ann Arbor Greenbelt, and the Huron River Watershed Council, has developed an online toolkit to assist landowners with identifying organizations that offer services and programs to […]
Movie night fundraieser: Flipped
by Sara Swanson Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council Inc. will be holding a movie night fundraiser and tour of the future home of their senior center on Friday, August 23, at 7pm in the Village Room (lower level) of Manchester City Hall located at 912 City Road. Enter from rear parking lot. Come watch the […]
Chef Keegan teaching ice cream workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for an Ice Cream Workshop on Thursday, August 22. At 6pm in the City Room, join Keegan to learn all about ice cream — the types, how it’s made — and get hands on making your own. […]
Seashell Box Make & Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, August 21, for a Seashell Box Make & Take at 2pm in the City Room. Materials will be provided; all ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]
Homeschool group meet & greet at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, August 20, homeschool families from the community are invited to get ready for the upcoming school year together at the Manchester District Library. Meet in the upstairs lounge at 2pm to engage in a casual chat about which ages will participate, what parents are interested in […]
Library declares August 24 Taylor Swift Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Saturday, August 24, is Taylor Swift Day at the Manchester District Library. Drop in at the City Room between 10am and 2pm with your best “Eras” outfit to enjoy bingo, trivia, guess-the-lyrics, friendship bracelets, a selfie-station, and more! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Adult book club meets to finalize upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, August 21, to discuss summer reads and make the final selection of books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the […]
Photos: 2024 Fair Parade
by Sara Swanson It rained heavily last Tuesday morning and early afternoon and there was some question as to whether the 2024 Fair Parade would go ahead as planned, but as it drew closer to the 6:30pm start time, the rain stopped and the sky cleared. Photos by Fritz Swanson.
Obituary: Marjeanne Melcher
Marjeanne Melcher, 95, passed away August 11, 2024 at her home in Manchester MI, only 4 months after losing her husband of 69 years. She was born on May 12, 1929, in Dearborn, MI to Charles and Bessie (Post) Davidson. Marjeanne married the love of her life, Arthur Melcher, on June, 18, 1955 in Allen […]
Obituary: Michael LaVerne Sprau Jr.
Michael LaVerne Sprau Jr., 57, of Manchester Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1967, in Wayne, Michigan to Michael and Katherine (Ross) Sprau. Michael graduated from Belleville High School where he was a football quarterback and catcher for the […]
