Friends of the Manchester District Library announce 2026 Book Donation Days
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, used book sale coordinator The Friends of the Manchester District Library are inviting community members to support local literacy efforts through their 2026 Book Donation Days. These monthly events help replenish the Friends’ book sale inventory, with all proceeds benefiting library programs, resources, and community activities. Book Donation Days will take […]
Perennials, garden, and yard art sale in Freedom Township
from Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association The residents of Freedom Township, especially those living on Pleasant Lake, have held a yard/plant sale for more than 15 years. The funds raised from the sale help to support protections for Pleasant Lake. The annual perennials sale includes plants, garden supplies, and yard décor—a little something for anyone […]
Make a DIY fidget toy at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join Manchester District Library for After School Art on Monday, May 11, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Come create your own custom DIY fidget toy! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and […]
“Heart of the Deep South” cultural series continues
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Did you ever wonder what really is in possum pie? Come and find out during our Heart of the Deep South series, which will continue on May 12 with Louisiana, and throughout May, every Tuesday at 2:30pm, as we continue this delicious and fun adventure through […]
Young homeschoolers story time
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the Manchester District Library will be Monday, May 11, beginning at 11am. The program will take place on the library’s main floor and is open to young homeschoolers and their caregivers. Designed for children ages 6 and under, the program […]
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, May 14, for a rousing game of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Weekend quilting and needlework workshop at the senior center
submitted by Holly McDermott, Manchester Senior Center executive director The Manchester Senior Citizens Council is hosting a quilting and needlecraft workshop at the Manchester Senior Center located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot) on the first weekend of each month beginning May 1. It will run on Friday and Saturday, from 9am to 6pm, […]
Learn about spring flora, birds of prey, and the moon at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for May 2026, sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. 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. […]
MUMC holding rummage, plant, and garden sale
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St, will be holding a rummage sale this Friday, May 1, from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday, May 2, from 9am to 3pm. All items will be sold by donation. They will also be holding a plant and […]
4-Corners protest and boycott THIS Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Manchester, our next opportunity for non-violent protest is Friday, May 1, 5pm–6pm, at the 4-Corners Protectors Gathering at the intersection of M-52 and Main Street. The world is changing. Grift and corruption are becoming the norm. Don’t hide—do your part so you’ll feel you did something to make a […]
