MDL Adult Book Club to discuss ‘IDENTITY‘
from Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss IDENTITY by Nora Roberts on Wednesday, April 17. This is the book club’s Thriller selection for the season. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire […]
Come play Pictionary at the library
from Manchester District Library Join the Manchester District Library for group Pictionary on Tuesday, April 16, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the Village Room (located on the lower level). Group Pictionary allows everyone to play every turn. Whether it’s a stick figure or a three-dimensional drawing, this game of Pictionary is for you! All ages […]
Canasta at the Library
from Manchester District Library Join the Manchester District Library in the upstairs lounge for a fun and friendly card game of canasta on Thursday, April 18, at 4:30pm. Open to both experienced players and folks looking to learn. All ages welcome.
Deconstructing the Past public presentation: From farmstead to nature preserve — Coming full circle
Editor’s note: Read about how this came about: https://themanchestermirror.com/2024/03/04/manchester-is-getting-a-new-nature-preserve/ . by Sybil Kolon The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) will host a presentation about the history of a farm carved out of the Irish Hills in the 1860s. Deconstructing the Past will recount the history of a farmhouse and the people who built and modified […]
Canoe and Kayak Race T-shirt design contest
submitted by Manchester FIRST Robotics River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race organizers have launched a T-shirt design contest for the 58th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race. The design must reflect Manchester and the River Raisin in one color and should represent the race, set for May 19. The winner will receive a $50 […]
Open house at Hidden Lakes RV Resort
submitted by Elyse Mackenzie, Hidden Lakes RV Resort The Manchester community is invited to Hidden Lakes RV Resort’s open house on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 4pm. Join us as we showcase our campsites, amenities, and community spirit. There will be tours and refreshments. Goose from W4 Country will be broadcasting from Hidden Lakes […]
Timberdoodle Tumble time of year
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to see a Timberdoodle Tumble? Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation on Friday, April 19, from 7:45 to 9pm in the Leonard Preserve. As the sun sets over open fields, experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, also known as a timberdoodle. During spring nights, the males perform […]
Family Story Times & Mario Mondays continue at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Mario Mondays still going strong Manchester District Library (MDL) offers Mario Mondays at 5pm each week in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. […]
Benefit dinner for Lydia Bennett
submitted by Denise Collins, Frank’s Place Frank’s Place and the Village Tap have come together to organize a benefit dinner for Lydia Bennett, a senior at Manchester Jr./Sr. High School, who was injured in a serious car accident earlier this month. The community is invited to dine in or take out. The dinner will be […]
Save the date for the Manchester Alumni Banquet
submitted by Becky Pazkowski, Manchester Alumni Association Board Mark your calendars for the 2024 Manchester Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Manchester High School. The banquet social hour kicks off at 5pm, dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the program. This year we will hear responses from the classes celebrating special years. […]
