Sit & Stitch with other local crafters
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, October 18, join Manchester District Library staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 3pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. All ages and experience levels are […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘Fourteen Days‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Fourteen Days, a literary project by the Authors Guild of America on Wednesday, October 16. This is the book club’s Contemporary Fiction selection for the year and includes contributions from Margaret Atwood, Douglas Preston, Celeste Ng, Emma […]
Downtown to host 4th Annual Witches’ Night Out
by Sara Swanson Downtown Manchester businesses are hosting the 4th Annual Witches’ Night Out on Saturday, October 12, from 6pm to 9:30pm. Come downtown for an evening of spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dancing, dining, games, raffles, and store specials. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Events kick off at 6pm with businesses staying open late and […]
Farmers Market plans last three events of season
by Marsha Chartrand As October falls and temperatures start to dip, it’s a great time to stock up on produce that can be stored or preserved. And don’t forget the hearty breads and pastries of autumn; a warm mug of coffee or tea; and the handcrafted gift items you’ve been eyeing and saving for these […]
Free fall Senior Fit classes in Manchester
by Sara Swanson This summer Manchester seniors had a new, twice-weekly, free exercise class right here in the City. Trinity Health, the sponsor of the class, announced last week that it will continue this fall! Senior Fit classes are Wednesday and Friday at 10am in the Village Room (lower level, 912 City Rd). Classes will […]
Final Friends of the Library Book Donation Day of 2024
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 12, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. This will be the last book donation day until spring of 2025! Popular fiction and non-fiction […]
Please support the 2024 CROP Walk here in Manchester
submitted by Anita Herman CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) and organized by local congregations and groups to raise funds to reduce hunger at home and around the world. CROP Hunger Walks began in 1969, 55 years ago. The Manchester Area CROP Walk has been held every year since […]
Health Department pop-up clinic coming to Manchester this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be returning to the Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, September 26, from 3:30pm to 6pm. They will be able to give vaccines, provide referrals, and perform other clinic services. You must call WCHD at (734) 544-6700 to schedule vaccines and other services before noon the […]
Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, October 1, the Manchester District Library will hold the first in a two-part series—Journey to Nature Journaling: Fall Leaves. Nature journaling explores the power of writing to heal, inspire, and transform especially when you document the transformation from summer to fall! Beginning at 3:30pm in the […]
Bingo at the library on Oct 3
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester […]
