Free Comic Book Day at the MDL
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library May 4 is National Comic Book day! You know what that means—the Manchester District Library is celebrating. On Friday, May 3 from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Village Room, the Library will be giving away free comic books (generously donated by Vault of Midnight in Ann Arbor). Who doesn’t like free […]
Come “Into Our Woods” this weekend for drama club’s musical
submitted by Jacob Mann, Manchester High School Drama Club The Manchester High School Drama Club is performing Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” this coming weekend at the Manchester High School auditorium. “Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of […]
Come up-right a school bus with kid power before Math & Science Night!
Two years ago, kids were able to upright a semi truck using just their own strength and pulleys. Last year kids used their strength and pulleys to defeat adults in a game of tug-of-war over a cement mixer. This, year Bill Kerns and Manchester Collision is back, and from 5 to 6 pm before Math and Science Night this […]
May Library events: Book Donation Day, braided rag mats, a writers’s group and more!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library May has arrived and here in Michigan our thoughts begin to turn to summer. At the Manchester District Library, we’re no different. Plans for this year’s Summer Reading program are well under way. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories” so you can expect lots of out-of-this-world […]
Pick up extra trees from the WCCD sale on Saturday, April 27
If you missed the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) Tree Sale order deadline, there is still an opportunity to purchase trees for your conservation projects! The WCCD will host a sale of all remaining tree and shrub inventory on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10 am at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road). More than […]
Easter egg hunt & breakfast with the Easter bunny this weekend
Easter is Sunday, April 21st this year and if you are looking for something fun to do with children on Saturday, the pancake breakfast with the Easter bunny and long standing Mens Club Easter Egg Hunt are options! This Saturday, April 20th, the Sportsman Club located at 8501 Grossman Rd., will be holding their 7th Annual Breakfast […]
MUMC hosting presentation on domestic violence, suicide and gun safety
On Wednesday, April 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm, the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St will host “Creating Safe Communities: Understanding Domestic Violence, Suicide and Gun Safety,” a presentation by Dr. Nic Cooper, LPS, LMSW. This presentation will help participants understand and identify the dynamics that underlie domestic violence, in […]
CRC Social Hour teaming up with MASCC lunch
The Community Resource Center is teaming up with the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council to pair their social hour with the seniors’ lunch on May 14th at Emanuel Church located at 324 West Main Street (enter from parking lot in back). Lunch begins at 11:45 am and costs $4 for attendees aged 55 and older and […]
Washtenaw County Clean Up Day
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority is joining the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office Board of Public Works to host the annual Washtenaw County Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 18, 2018, from 9 am to 1 pm, at Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freer Rd., Chelsea. The event is an opportunity for Washtenaw County residents […]
Lasinski announces April events
State Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) invites residents to join her at her April in-district coffee and happy hours. These events allow residents the opportunity to stop in and have an informal conversation with the representative about how to improve state government, or simply to share concerns or ideas. Rep. Lasinski will host a local happy hour on Monday, April […]
