Deconstructing the Past public presentation: From farmstead to nature preserve — Coming full circle
Editor’s note: Read about how this came about: https://themanchestermirror.com/2024/03/04/manchester-is-getting-a-new-nature-preserve/ . by Sybil Kolon The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) will host a presentation about the history of a farm carved out of the Irish Hills in the 1860s. Deconstructing the Past will recount the history of a farmhouse and the people who built and modified […]
Canoe and Kayak Race T-shirt design contest
submitted by Manchester FIRST Robotics River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race organizers have launched a T-shirt design contest for the 58th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race. The design must reflect Manchester and the River Raisin in one color and should represent the race, set for May 19. The winner will receive a $50 […]
Open house at Hidden Lakes RV Resort
submitted by Elyse Mackenzie, Hidden Lakes RV Resort The Manchester community is invited to Hidden Lakes RV Resort’s open house on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 4pm. Join us as we showcase our campsites, amenities, and community spirit. There will be tours and refreshments. Goose from W4 Country will be broadcasting from Hidden Lakes […]
Timberdoodle Tumble time of year
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to see a Timberdoodle Tumble? Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation on Friday, April 19, from 7:45 to 9pm in the Leonard Preserve. As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle. During spring nights, the males perform […]
Family Story Times & Mario Mondays continue at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Mario Mondays still going strong Manchester District Library (MDL) offers Mario Mondays at 5pm each week in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. […]
Benefit dinner for Lydia Bennett
submitted by Denise Collins, Frank’s Place Frank’s Place and the Village Tap have come together to organize a benefit dinner for Lydia Bennett, a senior at Manchester Jr./Sr. High School, who was injured in a serious car accident earlier this month. The community is invited to dine in or take out. The dinner will be […]
Save the date for the Manchester Alumni Banquet
submitted by Becky Pazkowski, Manchester Alumni Association Board Mark your calendars for the 2024 Manchester Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Manchester High School. The banquet social hour kicks off at 5pm, dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the program. This year we will hear responses from the classes celebrating special years. […]
Klager Kindergarten Round-Up coming up
by Sara Swanson Luther C. Klager Elementary’s Kindergarten Round-Up will take place on Wednesday, April 10. If you have a student you plan to have attend young fives or kindergarten next fall, you should sign up for a 90-minute classroom and registration experience. (Current young five families do not need to sign up for a […]
Help pull garlic mustard at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy On May 4 from 10am to 12pm, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Sharon Hills Preserve, located on Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker and Washburn roads). Join us to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers will be hand-pulling the garlic mustard and disposing of it in […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its April schedule
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute April showers bring … more exciting Adult Learners Institute (ALI) classes. During the pandemic, three talented musicians, Catherine Ellis, Bob Elkins, and Alma Muxlow, came together to explore music that not only entertains but can also provide a soothing space for refreshing the mind and spirit. Their In-Person […]
