4-Corners Protectors gathering planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Heather Cox Richard, an American historian writer, recently mentioned in a YouTube video the importance of small town protests. Our group, 4-Corners Protectors, are doing the work she speaks of. Many in our community do not participate in protests or have access to truthful political news. They will not […]
Take a fall hike at the Leonard Preserve
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Embrace fall at the Leonard Preserve on Thursday, October 23, to document in nature journals the changes throughout fall. Meet Manchester District Library staff at the Leonard Preserve parking lot at 3pm, head out on a nature hike, document your findings in nature journals, and share what you […]
Taylor Swift listening party at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, October 24, the Manchester District Library will host a Taylor Swift listening party. Join fellow Swifties in the City Room at 3:15pm to play trivia and bingo, design your own album cover, and listen to the new album — The Life of a Showgirl. Materials provided; […]
Library offers after school art: pumpkins
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Paint a pumpkin, make a sand art pumpkin necklace, use old books to make a pumpkin decoration, and more at Manchester District Library on Monday, October 20, at 4pm in the City Room. All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5+. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
Manchester Talks about “the Weather”!
October 12, 2025 editor's note: The start time has been changed to 6pm from 6:30pm and this has been adjusted in the article. submitted by Linda Knox, Manchester Voices Leadership team The autumn light, the changing leaves, warm sunny days (don’t waste them). Peppers, tomatoes, and squash. Still mornings, frost on the horizon. Some […]
MTFD to host Fire Prevention Week open house on Sunday
submitted by Jeff Mann, captain, the Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is hosting an open house on Sunday, October 12, from 1pm to 3pm to promote “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA® ) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) […]
Library offers after-school art: Costume Workshop to prepare for Halloween
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nobody likes to scramble for a last-minute Halloween costume! Get started on yours at Manchester District Library on Monday, October 13, at 4pm, in the City Room. Bring your costume essentials, and we will provide embellishments, like sequins and ribbons, and tools such as rotary cutters and hot […]
The Blessed Midwest explores 12 states in 6 weeks
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Journey through our nation with Manchester District Library this fall with a 6-week series exploring the Midwest two states at a time. Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at 3pm in the Council Chambers on the lower level. October 14: Michigan and Ohio October 21: Indiana and Illinois October […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘The Soul of an Octopus‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club in discussion of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS: A SURPRISING EXPLORATION OF THE WONDER OF CONSCIOUSNESS by Sy Montgomery. This is the book club’s nonfiction/nature selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in […]
Zion Lutheran Church holding harvest dinner
submitted by Barb Satterthwaite, Zion Lutheran Church Join Zion Lutheran Church — Chelsea Manchester for our Annual Harvest Dinner on October 18 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. We are located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Meals are takeout only, with curbside pickup. Each meal will include roast pork, kielbasa, sauerkraut and sniffles, squash, applesauce, rolls, and […]
