MUMC Grief Support Group open to everyone
by Sara Swanson Are you experiencing grief? Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, is hosting a Grief Support Group for people grieving loved ones, pets, divorce, or just any changes in life on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 11:30am. The group is facilitated by Angie Adiska, an […]
Senior Day at the Farmers Market this week
by Sara Swanson This week, on Thursday, July 10, is Senior Day at the Manchester Farmers Market. Several services that provide support for seniors in the area will be at the market, reaching out and signing up seniors for their programs, including the Manchester Senior Center, Chelsea Hospital with Senior Market Bucks, the Community Resource […]
Evening geology hike at the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Leonard Preserve is home to multiple types of prairies, including dry sand prairie, tallgrass prairie and restored prairie, each with a different soil profile. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) invites you to go beneath the surface of the prairie to explore the complex mosaic of soils that the melting glaciers left […]
Community Bible Church holding Beyond AWANA this summer
by Sara Swanson Community Bible Church isn’t holding Vacation Bible School this year but is continuing its Beyond AWANA program. Beyond AWANA runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm and includes dinner, a Bible lesson, outdoor games, crafts, and worship. It is appropriate for ages 3 to 19. Community Bible Church is located at 8400 Sharon […]
‘the Manchester Mirror‘ holding an open house at the Farmers Market
By Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand In February, the Manchester Mirror held our first ever “open house” at the Manchester District Library. We are holding our second on Thursday, July 17, at the Manchester Farmers Market on Adrian Street from 3pm to 6pm. Are you interested in volunteering? Do you have an idea for a […]
Paper Quilling at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will offer a Paper Quilling activity on Wednesday, July 16, at noon in the Village Room. Turn ordinary strips of paper into extraordinary works of art! This is a very beginner-friendly craft with limitless potential for creativity. Materials provided; recommended for ages 7+. Stop by […]
Summer reading with the MDL Adult Book Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, July 16, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast – Tickets now on sale
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, Sunday, September 14 at spectacular, sesquicentennial Gee Farms in Stockbridge. This popular event always sells out. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, local chefs, and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) communities coming together […]
Wild Summer Bees nature hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) invites attendees to learn about the beauty and importance of wild pollinators while exploring the prairie from the bees’-eye view. Join WCPARC on Thursday, July 31, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Leonard Preserve (parking lot located at 375 N Union St) to help document the […]
Summer Reading midway “Mess“-tival
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Don’t miss the Manchester District Library Summer Reading Program Midway “Mess”-tival on Saturday, July 12, from 11am to 2pm, in the back lot of the Community Building. At the “Mess”-tival, you get to be the mess and forget the rest! Featuring tie-dye, oobleck insanity, and many other activities. […]
