Voce Velata returns to Manchester for performance highlighting BIPOC and women composers
by Sara Swanson On Thursday, June 11, at 7pm, the youth-led chamber ensemble Voce Velata will be putting on a special performance of In Retrospect in Manchester. Joined by professionals, they will collaborate in a multi-media performance, including live music, spoken commentary, and video performance and documentation. Voce Velata, based in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, […]
Gemini returns for traditional Gazebo opening concert
by Marsha Chartrand If you’re feeling like summer might have finally arrived last week, after the very blustery winter, you’re probably feeling ready for a Gazebo concert! Just in time, the Thursday night staple of Manchester entertainment is gearing up to come your way and bring you exactly what you’ve been wanting. Leading things off, […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling offering multiple summer camp opportunities
submitted by Tricia Schryer, Manchester Youth Wrestling program Wrestlers will have several opportunities this summer to improve their skills, stay active, and learn from experienced coaches through a variety of wrestling camps being offered in Manchester and surrounding areas. We kick off the summer with our annual free camp instructed by the varsity wrestling team […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join us, Friday, June 5, from 5pm to 6pm, for a 4-Corners Protectors gathering in Manchester at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. We stand in solidarity and support nonviolent actions and messaging to protest the current state of affairs and unpopular actions of our government. Use your […]
Bring your potted fairy garden to the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Manchester District Library is once again inviting the community to participate in its annual Fairy Garden Contest, hosted in partnership with Worth Repeating. Participants of all ages are encouraged to create a magical potted fairy garden and bring it to the Manchester District Library to […]
Make your own DIY stamp at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity on Monday, June 8, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create and customize their very own stamp to take home and enjoy. Learn how to etch a […]
Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the library will continue through the summer
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Due to growing interest, Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the Manchester District Library will continue throughout the summer, meeting twice each month on the second and fourth Mondays. June sessions will be held on Monday, June 8, and Monday, June 22, beginning at 11am. Designed for […]
FOWL & Jackson District Library partner for Underground Railroad StoryWalk at Watkins State Park and County Preserve
by Sara Swanson History buffs and outdoor enthusiasts can both get excited for the new Underground Railroad–focused StoryWalk at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLSPCP) up now through at least June 3. Jen Holan, Community Engagement Manager for the Jackson District Library (JDL), explained that it will be up for at least two […]
AI is here to stay; learn about it with an ALI class
by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute What is AI… that is, Artificial Intelligence? Frankly, I have no idea and I suspect that most of my friends, relatives, neighbors, readers of this newspaper, and folks I have never met have no idea what it is either. Somehow it seems related to ChatGPT and I have no […]
Annual Fairy Garden Contest returning!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Tiny doors, whimsical gardens, and a touch of imagination are popping up once again as the Manchester District Library invites the community to participate in the return of its popular Manchester Fairy Garden Contest! Hosted in partnership with Worth Repeating, this beloved annual event encourages participants […]
