MDL hosting free showing of ‘Wonka‘ at Clinton Theater
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host a special showing of Wonka at Clinton Theater on Thursday, December 28. The Clinton Theater is located at 132 W Michigan Ave in Clinton. Doors open at 6pm, and the movie will begin promptly at 7pm. The first 50 guests to arrive will […]
New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 6, 2024, led by Kelsey Dehring of […]
Manchester District Library holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Saturday, December 23, through Monday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26. MDL will also close for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 30, through Monday, January 1. Regular hours will […]
Manchester area churches’ 2023 Christmas services
by Sara Swanson With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, most Manchester area churches are holding their Christmas services on Christmas Eve. Here are some of this year’s Christmas Eve services: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have Christmas Eve services at 9:30am, 5pm, and 7:30pm. Community Bible Church, located at […]
Sign up for a Christmas crafting party
submitted by Pat Sahakian Join us at Worth Repeating for a Christmas Crafting Party on Wednesday, December 20, at 4pm here at the store, 110 E Main St. We will be making the Clothespin Angel (pictured above). Class is limited to eight participants who must be 9 years or older. The cost is $5 and […]
Luminaria to return on Christmas Eve
submitted by Barry Allen Each year since 1978 the community has turned into a village of lights as the residents of Manchester light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. The annual luminaria celebration will return this year with the Manchester Lions Club organizing the holiday tradition since taking over the project from the Manchester […]
WCCD celebrates 76 years at upcoming annual meeting
submitted by WCCD Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) in celebrating 76 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in Ypsilanti (100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI) on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5:30pm. The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Naim Edwards, Director of MSU — Detroit Partnership for […]
Library to host two paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, December 20. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins at […]
Decorate tiny gift boxes at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, December 13, at 3:30pm, the Manchester District Library will offer a special holiday make and take in the Village Room. Decorate a personalized tiny gift box, perfect to use with that special little gift. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages 13 and under. Stop by […]
Make Christmas ornaments with Hankrajewel
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make your own personalized ornament at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, December 12, at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn metal sculpting techniques from master artist Saadiq, owner and creator of Hankrajewel. Recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration is requested. Sign […]
