Timberdoodle Tumble at Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, or timberdoodle as some call it. During spring nights the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Our next opportunity to use our voices here in Manchester at the 4-Corners Protecters gathering is Friday, March 6, 4 to 5pm, with a “Stop Trump’s War!” theme. If you support Trump’s war, are you prepared to go, or send your children or grandchildren? If not, join us. Easy […]
Make your own hand puppet theater at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by Manchester District Library’s Upstairs Lounge at 3:30pm on Monday, March 9, for After School Art to make a new friend, literally. Puppet-making materials will be provided. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at 734-428-8045, or use […]
Library offers monthly story time for young homeschoolers
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, March 9, Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a special story time for young homeschoolers and their caregivers. Join Miss Abby at 11am in the youth area for stories, songs, and crafts while getting to know fellow homeschoolers in the community. More than just a story […]
Washtenaw County to host 4th Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
submitted by Cheranissa Williams, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is hosting its fourth annual Entrepreneurship Summit (previously called the Small Business Fair) on Friday, March 13. The summit continues to grow each year, and this year’s event will connect local entrepreneurs with resources […]
Looking for a job? Looking for employees? WCC holding career fair.
submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 6 pm, in the Morris Lawrence Building located at 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job […]
Alethia Battles announces candidacy for Probate Judge, holding Manchester meet-and greet
Editor’s note: The Manchester Mirror does not endorse candidates. We will publish one press release per candidate announcing their candidacy as well as upcoming event articles for non-fundraising meet-the-candidate campaign events being held in the Manchester area. In this case, we combined a candidacy announcement and meet-and-greet event article into one. Read our complete Elections/Candidate […]
Manchester Senior Center organizing Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
by Sara Swanson Building off of the success of the free Valentine’s lunch, the Manchester Senior Center is planning another special holiday meal, but this time they are bringing in an executive chef! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (entrance off of rear parking lot), is holding […]
Rain barrel sale! Reduce your home water use while protecting waterways from run-off.
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Specialist, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2026. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters to the public to purchase for water catchment systems, and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, […]
Library offering 3 Olympic National Park Programs this March
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On March 2, dive into ocean conservation and become an official Olympic National Park Ocean Steward at Manchester District Library! Participants will learn how to care for our oceans by completing an activity workbook and virtually exploring Olympic National Park at 3:30pm in the upstairs lounge on the […]
