Second writing workshop at the Manchester District Library
Due to overwhelming response to the first workshop in June, the Manchester District Library is hosting a second writing workshop on Tuesday, July 12, from 2-3pm. Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn't know where to begin? If you're interested in taking your writing to the next level, […]
Free Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3
On Tuesday, July 12, at 2 pm, the Manchester District Library will be showing the movie Kung Fu Panda 3, in which Po and the Furious Five face off against two different threats: one supernatural, and one much closer to home. The movie is rated PG.
Manchester Heritage Day THIS Thursday
This Thursday, the Manchester Area Historical Society will host “Manchester Heritage Day” as part of this summer's “Make it Manchester Thursdays." Manchester Heritage Day will take place on Thursday, July 7 from 3 to 7 pm, at both the Manchester Area Historical Society's Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 E. Main and right up the street at the John […]
Community Update on Watkins Lake State Park at next Chamber of Commerce meeting
The public is invited to attend the upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting and learn about the new park in a presentation titled Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve – An Update on the New Park, Public Input Sessions, Potential Commercial Impact to Manchester, and Shared-Use Trail Extension. The meeting will be held Monday, July 11 at noon at the […]
Gazebo concert series continues the tradition with Shari Kane and Dave Steele
Thursday nights are magical in Manchester this summer--and every summer! And while the 63rd annual Manchester Chicken Broil is certainly the grand-daddy of all Thursday events each year, another long running tradition is now in its 28th year--the Manchester Gazebo Concert series in Wurster Park. Last week's concert with Brad Phillips and Jacob Warren was pretty much […]
Exhale Yoga: New Manchester business opens June 30th
Exhale Yoga Studio opens June 30th, with a ribbon cutting and open house from 5-6pm. Exhale, operated by Anna Deevers, will be the most recent in a surge of new businesses to open in Manchester this summer. Located in the old Manchester Bakery, Exhale Yoga will offer over 20 classes a week. Anna, who has been […]
Washtenaw Co. offering additional HIV testing hours this week
National HIV Testing Day is Monday, June 27. Washtenaw County is providing walk-in testing and appointments throughout the week. Call 734-544-6840 to schedule an appointment or stop in at 555 Towner Street in Ypsilanti during the additional walk-in times: Wednesday, June 29 from 9 am to 4 pm Thursday, June 30 from 9 am to […]
Zion Lutheran Ice Cream Social
This Wednesday, June 22nd, Zion Lutheran will be holding their annual ice cream social from 5 to 8 pm at the church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Rd. Meals will be $5/person and include a hot dog or BBQ sandwich, choice of one side dish, a drink, and ice cream and cake. Items may also […]
Manchester area farmers invited to sail on a tall ship this August
Are you a Manchester farmer who sometimes daydreams about life on the sea instead on the soil or at least of an afternoon of sailing? This August you can help hoist the mighty sails of the 85’ wooden schooner “Appledore” and sail while learning more about current and emerging issues of water quality in Lake […]
Library to offer writing workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn't know where to begin? If you're interested in taking your writing to the next level, the Manchester District Library is hosting a short workshop on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-3 pm that will teach you how to create exciting stories. At […]
