Make valentines for seniors with the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Stop by the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make a valentine card or two for local seniors. Gather with other participants on Monday, February 10, from 3 to 4:30pm, in the upstairs lounge space or drop by at your convenience anytime during open hours February 11–13 to make […]
Join local homeschooler Valentine’s Day Party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Bring a snack to share and join local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library at 3pm on Tuesday, February 11, for Valentine Party in the Village Room. This fun-filled afternoon will include a valentine card exchange, craft activity, and games. All are welcome. Stop by the library […]
The Adult Learners Institute offers travel alternatives for February
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute If you think getting stuck in a snowbank in Michigan is bad, you might want to consider being Stuck in Tibet with John Diekis on Wednesday, February 19, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Chelsea Senior Center. Mr. Diekis will take you either in-person or by Zoom on […]
Community Bible Church brings suicide prevention training to Manchester
by Sara Swanson According to the CDC, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. While it may seem overwhelming and hopeless, Community Bible Church wants you to know that there is something you can do: educate yourself. And they are providing the community an opportunity to do just that. Community Bible […]
Winter hike in Waterloo
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. One public program will be […]
‘Manchester Mirror‘ holding open house!
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand If you are an avid or even occasional reader of the Manchester Mirror then you probably know that we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by volunteers. And while we periodically put out a call for more volunteers, for the first time we are organizing an in-person event around it. […]
MAHS offering class on researching your historic home
by Sara Swanson Are you a resident of Washtenaw County and interested in the history of your old house? Do you want to find out who lived there, their families, and how that intertwines with your communities? Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is offering a 2–3-hour class on how to do research on your home […]
2025 Manchester Community Health Fair to offer screenings, free classes, & prizes
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library 2025 is the year to feel ALIVE! Come meet multiple organizations and businesses that provide different opportunities for you to be in your best health for 2025 during the Manchester Community Health Fair hosted by the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Rd. There will also be […]
2025 Manchester Men’s Club ice skating party
by Marsha Chartrand Join the Manchester Men’s Club for its annual Ice Skating Party on Saturday, February 1, at noon, in Wurster Park. The Men’s Club will be serving hot dogs and hot cocoa, and they will have a fire going to help everyone stay warm despite the frigid temperatures. Grab your skates and come […]
Students invited to make valentines for veterans
submitted by the office of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is inviting students to participate in her annual “Valentines for Veterans” project by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year to show love and appreciation to […]
