Presentation on the Women of the Kahn Family
by Sara Swanson Manchester’s own Carol Rose Kahn will be presenting two public talks at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, March 21, at 7pm, and Thursday, March 28, at 7pm, in the Village Room. Using letters, photos, interviews, and film, she will share legends and stories of the often-overlooked women in her family famous […]
Ukelele class offered at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Are you interested in learning the ukulele? Adults and children ages five and up are welcome to join in this eight-week group ukulele class meeting in the Village Room in the lower level under the Manchester District Library, located at 912 City Rd. The class will […]
Kindergarten Information Night at Klager Elementary School
from Klager Elementary School Do you have a student who will be the right age for Kindergarten or Young Fives next fall? Come to Kindergarten Information Night to learn more about it! Kindergarten Information Night will be held Tuesday, March 19, from 6 to 7pm in the Media Center at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, […]
Stuff a Bus program sponsored by WAVE
by Marsha Chartrand You can help the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express “Stuff a Bus” during the month of March! This project will help to stock the Stockbridge Community Outreach Food Pantry and the Manchester CRC Food Pantry with essential items. Donations can be made by handing your items to the WAVE driver when riding, or […]
The Streets of Jerusalem in Manchester
submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church During the 40 days leading to Easter Sunday, Christians everywhere and Catholics in particular gather on Fridays to recall in prayer the journey Jesus walked, from the judgment of Pilate to His death and Resurrection. The people of St. Mary, Manchester, invite all their friends and neighbors to join […]
Can and bottle drive for new track uniforms
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Track and Field Team is holding a can and bottle drive on March 16 from 9am to noon at the gazebo located in Wurster Park on Main Street. Bring your empties and help the team buy new uniforms.
Mario Mondays are back at the Library in new location!
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library After an unanticipated hiatus during the early part of February, Mario Monday is back and better than ever at Manchester District Library. Players meet at 5pm each week in a new location — the Council Chamber on the lower level of City Hall at 912 City Rd. Drop in […]
Canasta and bingo at the Library on March 7
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) for some all-ages table games in the mezzanine on Thursday, March 7. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn, start out with a fun and friendly card game called canasta at 4pm in the upstairs lounge. Then move […]
Family Story Time & Maker Night this month at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. Makers in all […]
Pros & cons of rural solar: 3 meetings planned in Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is holding three informational meetings in the Manchester area through March focused on rural solar. As we’ve reported, they’ve previously held presentations throughout our area on land assessment, management, and preservation. At these presentations, questions came up about solar that presenters were not equipped to answer. With […]
