Manchester Grad writes action-thriller for teens
submitted by Janet Shurtliff Maybe there’s something in the water, but Manchester seems to have a knack for nurturing artists: musicians, painters, sculptors, theater, and writers! And now we add to the illustrious literary list of Manchester novelists: V.W. Shurtliff. This 1995 graduate of Manchester High School, known as “Vida” in his Manchester days, is […]
Manchester volunteers nominated for recognition
Every year for the past 31 years, the Manchester Community Resource Center has held a banquet at which local organizations can recognize someone for their volunteerism. In addition to the recognition each nominee receives, a few are selected by a panel of community members to receive special awards. Who will receive these special awards is kept secret until the […]
Manchester Library offering Food for Fines to benefit CRC
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is continually seeking ways to support our community. To that end, we will be holding our annual Food for Fines drive November 4th through 11th. Bring in a non-perishable food item, receive a $0.50 credit toward your library fines, and help feed local families […]
November events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The library staff has been working hard planning great events in November. This month, the library will be going green for the STEAM Maker Night with “Repurposed Book Christmas Crafts” on Thursday, November 15 at 3:30 pm. As usual, all materials are provided. It is recommended for ages 10 […]
2018 Christmas in the Village will be themed Twas the Night Before Christmas
Christmas in the Village is returning to Manchester on Friday, November 30th with Santa’s Parade starting at 6:30pm. The bulk of the events will take place Saturday, December 1st from 9am until the evening. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” derived from the first line of the 1823 poem “A Visit […]
Art Kettle hosting Detroit artist Donna Jackson to present “Colorful Women”
On Sunday November 4th at 2pm, the Art Kettle will host Detroit artist Donna Jackson presenting “Colorful Women.” The Art Kettle is Manchester’s new art space, located at 121 West Main. Its current exhibition, Dear Womanhouse, What Now? is up until Friday Nov 16th. “Colorful Women” is a series of illustrations, writings, and paintings which open viewers eyes […]
Librarian’s Corner: Spooky books
submitted by Amelia Herron, Manchester District Library The spookiest month of the year obviously requires the spookiest books, but sometimes truth is far scarier than fiction. In Blood on the Mitten, the author, Tom Carr, describes truly terrible (and true!) murders throughout our great states, highlighting 57 different murder cases from all around Michigan. This […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2018
The November 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: November 2018 Trumpeter
Dear Womanhouse, What now?
Something unique, important, and ephemeral is happening right now in Manchester. For the next few weeks, everyone has the opportunity to come explore the history that is being made. Dear Womanhouse, What now? is a two-story, whole house installation made up of 60 pieces of art by 26 female artists from southeastern Michigan. It is located […]
