Celebrate Earth Day at Watkins Lake
submitted by Manchester Voices Indivisible Manchester Voices Indivisible will be hosting a celebration of Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve and the government agencies who care for it at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, which is located at 14490 Arnold Rd, on Tuesday, April 22. First, Earth Day Play will be held […]
All welcome at Emanuel Church’s Easter Sunday Family and Kids’ Service
submitted by Rev. Eugene Blair All are welcome to our Easter Sunday Family and Kids’ Service. Join us for our “no rehearsal” and “no practice needed” kids’ program. Families and kids, come just as you are and participate with us. At 9am there will be breakfast for everyone, at 9:30am there will be an Easter […]
One Big Thing holding community leadership meeting on caregiver resources and suicide prevention
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation A community leadership meeting has been set for Tuesday, April 22, from 8:30am to noon to hear from community providers about local caregiver resources and high school–based efforts to prevent suicide with the ultimate goal of improving mental health and emotional well-being in the 5 Healthy Towns region, which […]
Make an Earth Day terrarium at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Celebrate Earth Day by making your own mini reminder of our beautiful planet at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, April 22. At 3:30pm in the Village Room (lower level), MDL will provide plastic containers for a make-and-take terrarium; alternatively, participants are welcome to bring a glass […]
Healthy cooking with herbs and spices
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Thursday, April 24, at 6pm, Manchester District Library will host Deborah Bliss from Smiling Jim’s Organic Seasonings for a class on healthy cooking with spices and herbs in the City Room. All ages are welcome. Participants can sample grilled pork chops with mustard sauce and onion pancakes […]
Spring Fling with the Manchester Farmers Market at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Manchester Farmers Market for a preview of the upcoming season, including free samples of sourdough bread, bath products, and more on Thursday, April 17, from 4 to 6pm in the Teen Spot (mezzanine level). Recommended for 16+, but all ages welcome. Dana, […]
MDL hosts homeschool game day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Alex and Anna from SRSLY Manchester and local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library at 3pm on Wednesday, April 23, for a fun afternoon of games in the Village Room (lower level). All are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this […]
Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital
submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and […]
Vernal pool patrol training at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Come join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council in learning about a magical yet common wetland: vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our […]
High school principal candidates interview this week
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last Wednesday that the posting of the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School principal position has been closed, and that the district will be conducting their first round of interviews this Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 5pm. They are inviting all Manchester Community Schools parents, students, families, and community […]
