Help plant trees at Sharon Mills Park!
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks is planting trees—lots of trees!—at parks and preserves throughout Washtenaw County. Next week they will be coming to Sharon Mills in the Manchester area and they need volunteers to help them plant. They will be planting trees (lots of oaks) and a few shrubs to create habitat, sequester carbon […]
Clinton Summerfest coming soon; antique tractor show to be featured
by Marsha Chartrand The Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show committee is looking forward to bringing its 15th annual free event coming up on June 8, running from 9am to 4pm. “We are very excited to continue this tradition and provide a free family-oriented festival for the Clinton community and the surrounding areas,” said John […]
Celebrate May Day with tea towels at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Celebrate May Day with a make-and-take spring craft project at the Manchester District Library (MDL). Use fake flowers to stamp tea towels at 3:30pm on Wednesday, May 1, in the Village Room. Perfect to make for yourself or as a gift! All ages welcome. Stop by the library […]
Join ocean-themed group mosaic project at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library (MDL) anytime between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday, April 30, to create your small piece of the larger mosaic wall art. Your art will be on display throughout the months of May and June, and will be yours to take home on […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library, May 2
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]
Adult Learners Institute’s term ends with local history and football
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute For almost two decades, Grace Shackman’s classes have explored the history of Washtenaw County’s cities and small towns using the houses, libraries, schools, hospitals, banks and businesses, downtowns, even streets and roads. As the name of her class, Potpourri of Finds and Thoughts of 50 Years of Researching […]
Time to register for the 58th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race
submitted by Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race organizers Registration is open for the 58th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race! It will take place, as is tradition, on the third Sunday in May, which this year is Sunday, May 19. We hope you will join us again. You can register online at https://manchester.revtrak.net/canoe-kayak-race/#/v/CANOEKAYAK-RACE-REGISTRATION or print […]
Come fishing with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
by Sara Swanson Come fishing with the Manchester Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Everyone is invited to go fishing with the scouts on Sunday, April 21, from 3pm to 6pm on the boardwalk in the River Raisin Park (behind Ollie’s/Over the Edge). Bring your own fishing gear if you have it, or you can use […]
Meet up with other birders along the River Raisin
by Sara Swanson The River Raisin Watershed Council organizes events throughout the River Raisin watershed. This spring and summer they are organizing birding meet-ups with one scheduled for Manchester! All bird enthusiasts — from seasoned birders to curious beginners — are invited to join other River Raisin birders for a casual get-together to spot and […]
Build a wren house at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Saturday, April 27, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Devon Stace for a workshop about how to build your own wren house. The presentation will begin at 10:30am in the Village Room. Materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 6+. Advance registration is requested and space is […]
