Library’s popular weekly gaming event moves to new time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library’s popular weekly gaming event, Wario Wednesday, will move to a new 4pm time slot starting on October 23. Drop in each Wednesday and go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. This […]
Guide to 2024 Halloween activities: A week of sweet and spooky fun in Manchester!
October 23, 2024 Editor’s note: SRSLY’s Haunted Hallways was originally scheduled for October 25 but was moved to October 30. This guide has been updated to reflect this! by Sara Swanson Sunday, October 27 Trunk-or-Treat: Zion Lutheran Church will be holding a Trunk-or-Treat open to the community after church on Sunday, October 27, (service begins […]
Blacksmith Shop Concerts coming up
by Marsha Chartrand The 2024 fall season is about to get under way at the Blacksmith Shop this week, starting with Third Coast Swing. These acoustic concerts, an intimate setting in a casual situation, are a fun and reasonably priced evening out where you often have an opportunity to talk with the musicians in the […]
The Women of the Kahn Family: A Quiet Dignity
submitted by Annabelle Otto In March, the Manchester District Library hosted Carol Rose Kahn and Annabelle Otto’s insightful presentation, “The Women of the Kahn Family: A Quiet Dignity.” If you missed it, you’re in luck! Carol and Annabelle are returning for another opportunity to explore the impactful lives of the Kahn women on October 24 […]
Saline Craft Show to feature two Manchester crafters
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer The Saline Craft Show, in its 37th year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan and 4th in the nation, according to Sunshine Artist 2024. This annual event is hosted at Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, Saline, on Saturday, November 9, […]
Spooky movie Friday at the library features ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Get into the spirit of the season with Spooky Movie Friday at the Manchester District Library (MDL). On Friday, October 25, MDL will screen the Tim Burton seasonal favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) at 4pm in the City Room. All ages are welcome; refreshments will be provided. […]
Make and take your own ‘ceme-terrarium‘ at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Manchester District Library (MDL) invites you to make your own mini cemetery in a terrarium. Will yours be a place of nightmares from a Stephen King novel or a quiet place for peaceful, eternal rest? Either way, bring home a completely unique piece […]
Older adults and caregivers facing transportation challenges wanted for feedback session
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Manchester Community Resource Center Feonix Mobility Rising, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing transportation solutions, is calling on older adults and caregivers in western Washtenaw to share their experiences and insights on local transportation challenges. The organization will host a community feedback session on November 1 from 11:30am to 1pm at […]
Fundraiser supports your back AND Manchester Schools
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Band Director, Manchester Jr/Sr High School If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Manchester Music is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, from 10am to 5pm. For that one day, […]
Spooky movie Friday features Tim Burton classic ‘Beetlejuice’
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Get into the spirit of the season with Spooky Movie Friday at the Manchester District Library (MDL). On Friday, October 18, MDL will screen the Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice (rated PG) at 4pm in the Village Room. Refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome. Manchester District Library […]
