Track Team to host Annual Cornhole Tournament

submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Saturday, May 4, the Manchester Track and Field Team will be hosting another fundraiser! This time it will be with the help of River Raisin Distillery as they will be doing their annual cornhole tournament. The event will start at noon, but registration […]
Manchester gathering for National Day of Prayer
submitted by Rev. Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church Since 1952, the first Thursday in May has been designated the National Day of Prayer. The Manchester Area Ministerial Association welcomes you to gather at the gazebo in Wurster Park at noon on Thursday, May 2, for a time of prayer. In the spirit of this […]
Workday planned for new trails!

by Sara Swanson Work on the new trails spearheaded by the High School Mountain Bike Team and supporters is underway. This Sunday, May 5 at 1pm there will be a public work day to clean up trash in the empty lot east of Klager Elementary School, next to the Community Gardens. You can access the […]
Help pull garlic mustard at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Curious about Legacy’s newest preserve at Iron Creek? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Join us on Thursday, May 9, from 3pm to 5pm for an Iron Creek Preserve workday to help remove the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers will be hand […]
Get trained to become a wildflower ranger and eat the weeds!
by Sara Swanson Explore our region’s beautiful diversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers and get trained as a Wildflower Ranger through hands-on, service-learning activity removing spring invasive plants right here in Manchester on Wednesday, May 22, from 1pm to 4pm, in the Leonard Preserve. Learn the basics of spring edible weeds. Attend a training session, then […]
Mother’s Day Tea Party at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Celebrate all women and mothers at this special Mother’s Day Tea Party centered around intentionality. On Thursday, May 9, at 6pm, meet in the upstairs lounge at Manchester District Library (MDL) to create your very own blend from a selection of individual herbs for yourself or as a […]
Library hosting two Paint Parties To Go events

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, May 8. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins […]
Ace Hardware holding grand opening
4-22-2024 Editor’s note: The Grand Opening dates changed after the publication of this article. The original version of this article stated the opening was April 26 through April 28. It is now scheduled for May 10 through May 12 and the article has been updated to reflect that. by Colleen Schoenfeld As most are aware, […]
Come out to the Loved One and Me dance this weekend!

by Marsha Chartrand It used to be known as the “Daddy and Daughter” or “Mother and Son” dance. But in the interest of including all kinds of families, the DECA fundraiser has been changed to be known as the “Loved One and Me.” These loved ones can be grandparents, aunts, uncles, moms and dads, or […]
Library hosting Young 5s through 6th grade MCS Art Show

by Sara Swanson Manchester District Library, located at 912 City Rd, will be hosting 2023–2024 Manchester Community Schools’ Young 5s–6th Grade Student Art Show this year from May 6 through May 12. There will be a main event celebration on May 10 from 6pm to 8pm. Art teacher Isabella Lehrer explained that the Young 5s–6th […]