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 […]
Organizers getting ready for 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race!
submitted by 58th Annual Canoe Race Planning Team The 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race is almost here! The 2024 race date is Sunday, May 19. If you did not sign up online, please know that you can still sign up the morning of the race beginning at 11am near the start line (Fellows’ […]
Manchester District Library to host Vietnam veteran talk
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat On May 17, Manchester District Library (MDL) is proud to host Vietnam veterans Marine Corporal Marv Rivers (in country May 1968–September 1969) and Seabee 3rd Class Petty Officer Larry St. Antoine (in country September 1966–September 1968) for a discussion of their Vietnam experiences as described in the book We Answered the […]
Public invited to Spring Music Night and Art Shows at the high school
by Sara Swanson We reported a couple of weeks ago that the Young 5s through 6th grade Art Show will be held at the Manchester District Library this year from May 6 through May 12. Unlike in recent years, the Manchester High School Art Show will not be held at the library, but at the […]
Bring your drawings to life with Cartooning 101
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Bring your drawings to life in Cartooning 101 at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on May 16 at 4pm. Learn how to make your doodles come alive in our introductory cartooning class! We’ll teach you how comics work as well as some tricks to make your characters look […]
Adult Book Club meets May 15 to discuss ‘A Room with a View‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss A Room with a View by E. M. Forster on Wednesday, May 15. This is the book club’s classics selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The […]
Improve your canasta skills at the library this spring
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join fellow enthusiasts at the Manchester District Library (MDL) to play canasta at 4pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday in May and June. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn, come for a fun and friendly classic card game for all ages. Stop by the […]
