Historical Society is hosting workshops — “Deconstructing the Past”
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Society Discover the intriguing history of a humble farmhouse in southwest Manchester Township that has come to the end of its road. The Manchester Area Historical Society will help tell its story in a series of free workshops set to start October 7. As the house is deconstructed, […]
Horning Farms Fall Fest 2023
submitted by Horning Farms Horning Farms invites the Manchester community and beyond to attend their second annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7, from 11am to 3pm. “We will have all kinds of fun, farm-themed activities: wagon ride farm tours, farm-themed games, a petting area, and more!” said Katelyn Packard, one of the partners and […]
SUMC holding craft supply sale this weekend
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon Church, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, is hosting a Craft Supply Sale on October 7 from 8am to 4pm in their Fellowship Hall. There will be new and gently used scrapbooking and card-making supplies such as paper, stamps, tools, and storage. There will also be quilting […]
River Raisin Distillery to host community trunk-or-treat
submitted by Kate Austad, River Raisin Distillery River Raisin Distillery will be hosting a Manchester trunk-or-treat from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, October 29, on Elton Street as a Downtown Development Authority–approved event. They would like to invite all interested local businesses, organizations, and patrons to come decorate a trunk, pass out candy, or hand […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Oodles of Doodles Painting Parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Carla Keith from Oodles of Doodles Painting Parties on Saturday, October 14, at 1pm on the main floor. Attendees can view example projects and get information about how to get involved. […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 14, between 10am and noon in the Village Room of the Community Building at 912 City Rd; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library (MDL). Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all […]
Crafternoon at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) for open crafting time on Monday, October 9. A variety of projects for kids, tweens, and teens will be available in the Teen Spot from 2 to 4pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar […]
Mario Mondays resumes at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Beginning on October 9, Manchester District Library will once again offer 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 […]
MHS Music Program hosting 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Music announced it will be hosting its 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 4, from 10am to 5pm. For one day only, Manchester High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr, will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale check out the event’s page […]
Fun’d raising at the blacksmith museum (Manchester Historic Craft Project)
submitted by Annette Siffin, MHCP Things are heating up for the Manchester Historic Craft Project. We kicked off the September meeting for the Manchester Area Historical Society members with an introduction to and demonstrations of what we do at the Blacksmith Museum. Some of the members had never been in the building! We were very […]