Games & Family Story time at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) popular weekly gaming event Mario Monday will become Wario Wednesday on June 3. At 5pm each Wednesday, drop into the Village Room to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. […]
Renew your mind and body: additional yoga classes coming to Millie’s Coffeehouse
by Laurie Brewis When the noise of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming, Millie’s Coffeehouse is growing its yoga offerings to provide a sanctuary for relaxation and well-being. The yoga teachers with Exhale Yoga and Sage Dog Yoga have teamed up to increase the opportunities for the community to enjoy the balance, peace, and rejuvenation […]
Memorial Day Ceremony planned
by Sara Swanson Although there will not be a parade, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony in Manchester this year. The ceremony will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 27th at 11am and will include the marching band performing service songs and the Navy Hymn, a wreath laying ceremony, and a […]
MASCC fundraising meatloaf dinner
from MASCC Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) is holding a fundraising meatloaf dinner on Wednesday, May 29, from 4pm to 7pm (or until it is done) at 501 Ann Arbor St. For $15 the menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, dessert, and beverages including coffee, iced tea, lemonade, water, and […]
Track team to host youth Track Camp!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach The Manchester High School Track and Field team will be hosting a Youth Track and Field Camp this June! The Camp will be held June 10, 12, and 13 at the Manchester Athletic Complex on the Track. This will be a Monday, Wednesday, […]
Farmers Market starts up this week!
by Sara Swanson After 10 years in alternate locations, including Carr Park, 327 W Main, and in front of the Manchester Market at 455 W Main, the Manchester Farmers Market is returning to its downtown location on Adrian Street this Thursday! The Farmers Market will run every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm through October 17. […]
Plant Sales and Gardening at Manchester Community Schools
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen Two student-run plant sales are happening in Manchester this year. Most in Manchester know about the very popular Manchester High School Plant Sale that started last Saturday, May 11, and continues this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3–6 pm, at the high school. But did you know that the Klager […]
PLPOA annual perennials, garden, and yard art sale
from Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) The residents of Freedom Township, especially those living on Pleasant Lake, have held a yard/plant sale for over 15 years. The funds raised from the sale help to support protections for Pleasant Lake. The annual perennials sale includes plants, garden supplies, and yard décor — a little something […]
Learn about native plants at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat On Monday, May 20, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Olivia Onago, owner of Liv’s Native Nursery, for a native plant program at 6pm in the upstairs lounge. Onago will explain what native plants are, how native plants are beneficial for our world, and what specific plants are native to the […]
WCCD’s 5th Annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace: Free milkweed!
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) The 5th annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace is a one-stop shop for native plants and conservation education. It is hosted by the Washtenaw County Conservation District on Saturday, June 1, from 9am to 1pm, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. The Expo offers […]
