Two native plant expos coming up near Manchester
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District and River Raisin Watershed Council Manchester area residents have two opportunities coming up to shop for native plants at nearby native plant expos! Native plants play a key role in protecting the environment by providing food and shelter for wildlife, supporting pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects, and helping restore […]
WCC hosting STEM summer camps for ages 6 – 18 this summer
by Sara Swanson Are you looking for a summer camp for your STEM-loving kid? From robotics and esports to space exploration and health care careers, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host nearly 20 hands-on STEM camps for youth ages 6-18 this in June and July ranging in cost from $300 to $575. Visit the Summer […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition hosting Community Nature Reset Walk
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Wellness Coalition is hosting a free, relaxing group walk on Tuesday, May 26, at 11am. All are welcome. Meet at Chi-Bro Park, 209 Ann Arbor St. Support your physical and mental well-being!
State Rep. Rheingans holding Manchester constitute happy hour
by Sara Swanson State Rep. Carrie Rheingans is coming to Manchester this Friday, May 15, from 4:30pm to 6pm, for a constitute happy hour and will be at Over the Edge Sports Bar, located at 230 E Main St, for a casual conversation about things happening in Lansing and in our community. She states that […]
Moth Night at Iron Creek Preserve
by Sara Swanson Last summer we reported on a nighttime mothing event at Iron Creek Preserve located at 11703 Noggles Rd in Manchester Township. This summer the event will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 9pm to 11pm, and opened up to public participation. If this is something you are interested in, register early […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This Friday, May 15, from 5 to 6pm, is Manchester’s next opportunity for non-violent protest. Join us the first and third Friday of each month at the 4-Corners (intersection of M-52 and Main Street) in Manchester to use your freedom of speech. Bring your own messages or just show […]
Make DIY slime at the library!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join us at the Manchester District Library for an ooey-gooey good time and make a custom slime creation to take home on Monday, May 18, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar […]
“The rise of AI: understanding ChatGPT and its impact” class at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Adult Learners Institute (ALI) invites curious minds to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in its upcoming course Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, led by instructor Steve Daut. Held over two Thursdays, May 21 and May 28, from 10am to noon, the class will […]
Reminder: MCS Y5-12 farm life–themed Art Show THIS Thursday
Editors’ note: We ran an article about the upcoming MCS annual spring art show at the library a couple of weeks ago. This is a special reminder article written by a Riverside student! submitted by Ellen B, 6th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Manchester Community School District’s 3–12 art teacher, Isabella Push, has once again outdone […]
Stamp Out Hunger, the post office’s food drive, is coming up!
Editors’ note: Manchester residents, if you only have a post office box and not delivery you can still participate! The Manchester post office has put out orange bags to pick up in the lobby and a box to collect donations in. Bring in shelf-stable items to the post office by the end of the business […]
