Lifelong Wonders
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learning Institute If success is defined as viewing the world as a miraculous place, then the kaleidoscopic array of fall classes offered by the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) offers the opportunity to stimulate your intelligence, fire your imagination, challenge your ideas, and arouse your curiosity. Classes meet once a week […]
September library programs
Submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library It’s hard to believe, but summer is already winding down. You know what that means…? Yes, that’s right, the kids are heading back in school (did I hear a “woo hoo,” or was that a “boo hoo?”) No matter how you feel about school, the Manchester District Library […]
Last Farmers Market Kidz Biz Day this week
The Farmers Market will be holding its last Kidz Biz of the 2019 season this Thursday! For $1 each, anyone under the age of 18 can have a space at the market on a Kidz Biz day to sell their products. What can kids sell? Some things are not allowed, including prepared food items – […]
Clinton UCC kicks off Youth Connection Sept. 8
The United Church of Christ in Clinton is holding a parents’ meeting for everyone interested in participating in the free Youth Connection group Sunday, September, 8, following church service (which begins at 9:45 am). The church address is 300 Tecumseh Rd. Clinton, MI 49236 The Youth Connect Group is a youth group that welcomes ALL […]
Fall preschool storytime at the Library
by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is launching a new story time series for fall! Join Ms. Karen beginning Wednesday, Sept 4th at 10:30 am for the Manchester District Library’s fall story time series. Open to infants through preschool, the program will offer support for early pre-literacy skills through books, felt board […]
Sen. Theis–twice!–at Manchester District Library
State Sen. Lana Theis visited Manchester last Tuesday to share stories with young readers at the Manchester District Library. Theis was promoting her district-wide summer reading contest, titled “Be a Senator for a Day,” which is open to all students residing in the 22nd Senate District. Students may participate by obtaining a special bookmark from any of […]
Riverfolk announces Cultural Art Strings registration and fund-raiser
Fall Registration for the Cultural Art Strings program, part of the Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization, is open on Eventbrite.com from Aug 12-23. A $25 discount is available to anyone who registers by this Friday, August 23. (One discount per family). New this year, Chamber Music Ensembles are returning! Speak to a teacher to sign up for this option. In […]
Sharon UMC to consecrate new parsonage on Sept. 8
Sharon United Methodist Church invites the community to the consecration and open house of a new house for the pastor. “Parsonage Consecration Sunday” will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, with consecration at 1:30 pm followed by the open house from 2-4 pm on the Sharon UMC Campus, 19890 Pleasant Lake Road. The hall is […]
Night sky viewing event at Watkins Lake
Interested in constellations? On Saturday, August 31, from 8:30 to 10:30 pm, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a summer night sky event at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve. Enjoy a late-summer evening as Ron Gamble points out various night sky constellations. Plans are in place for a small fire and supplies for s’mores. Park […]
Free diabetes screening at Aug. 22 Farmers Market
This Thursday (August 22), staff from Dr. Evelyn Eccles’ office will be at the Farmers Market, testing people for diabetes and pre-diabetes with the HbA1C test. The test is free and results will be provided directly to you. This is the third year this free health screening will be done at the Farmers Market, thanks […]
