Manchester residents invited to Dementia Education lecture series in Saline
Editor’s note: Once again Dementia Friendly Saline has reached out specifically to invite Manchester residents to attend this lecture series one community over. submitted by Chelsea Harvey, Program Coordinator, Dementia Friendly Saline The good, but challenging, news is that many more people are living, and living longer with, Alzheimer’s disease, so the need for reliable […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its October 24 lineup
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute On October 3, people who have signed up for the second session of the class in Manchester History will be walking around the city to see buildings that are still being used, many of which have endured for well over a century. After this walk, you may never […]
Crochet & DIY Loom Workshop at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, September 27, 2024, join Manchester District Library (MDL) staff for Crafting Connections: Crochet and DIY Loom Workshop at 3pm in the upstairs lounge. Get hands-on learning basic crochet techniques and how to create your own weaving loom. Perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts alike, participants will […]
4th Annual Windy Rock Fall Days coming up
submitted by Vince Ste. Marie, Windy Rock Farm & Nursery Fall is a wonderful time for family fun. At Windy Rock Farm, we enjoy the return of fall each year with a special event — Fall Days. This is our fourth year hosting this event, held the second weekend of September (13th–14th, 2024), 9am–5pm at […]
Spend an afternoon with ‘Rosie‘
from St. John’s Lutheran Church Come learn about the vital roles that everyday Americans played, both women and men, who were instrumental in maintaining the home front and providing essential support in the war effort during WWII. “Rosie” aka Claire Kitchen Dahl, a volunteer with the Yankee Air Museum, will give a presentation on Saturday, […]
Manchester residents invited to Chelsea Senior Center open house
Editor’s note: Did you know that the Chelsea Senior Center serves the greater Chelsea area, including Manchester? While Manchester’s Senior Center is under construction, check out the activities and amenities for seniors just up the road. submitted by Sharon Kegerreis, Chelsea Senior Center You are invited to a Community Open House on September 24 to […]
Learn about Michigan’s aquatic mammals at Sharon Mills
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Michigan is home to four distinct semi-aquatic furbearers: fur-producing mammals that have adapted to freshwater habitats and complete their life cycle in or near water. They are among the most enjoyable wild animals to observe, but many people find identifying them to be confusing, especially as they often appear […]
Washtenaw County 4-H Program Open House
submitted by Jenny Speyer, 4-H Program Instructor, Washtenaw County Millions of young people across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. This year’s 4-H Week theme is Beyond Ready. 4-H has helped millions of youth pave a path forward. We’re ready to […]
Free well water testing
submitted by John Scaramucci, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District and students from Eastern Michigan University will be testing well water samples on Saturday, October 5, from 9am to 3pm, at Room 2304, 705 N Zeeb Rd. Some of the tests that will be run include nitrate/nitrite, pH, turbidity, and more. This […]
After school science program focusing on bees!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On the back lawn of the City Building, the Manchester District Library will host Janet from Tucker Farms for After School Science: All About Bees on Friday, September 20, 2024. Learn about pollinators, honeybees, and the beekeeper who cares for them. Get to know why they are so […]
