Celebrate Earth Day at Watkins Lake
submitted by Sarah Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to an Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 19, from 12:30pm to 3pm, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Come enjoy the beauty of the park and adjacent preserve, learn about area organizations, and […]
Afterschool art at the library: bead projects
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Stop by the Manchester District Library Upstairs Lounge at 3:30pm for After School Art on Monday, April 20, to create multiple crafts using a variety of beads, including perler beads to make fused creations, pony beads for beaded animals, and, of course, jewelry-making supplies. All ages […]
County holding birding basics hike at Sharon Mills Park
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) will be holding a Birding Basics hike in the Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, in the North Lot on Saturday, May 9, from 1pm to 3pm, led by Kelsey Dehring. This program is intended for people brand-new to birding! WCPARC states, […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Safety nets, humanitarian systems, and America’s reputation worldwide are being destroyed. We as individuals must hold our elected officials accountable and demand change. Stand with your neighbors and community to say “No more!” Share your voice the first and third Fridays of the month, 5 to 6pm, at the […]
Silver Club Memory Programs returning to Manchester for Caregiver ‘Lunch and Learn‘: Exploring Care & Support Services
submitted by Sarah Weiss, Silver Club Memory Programs Are you a family caregiver looking for support and a well-deserved break? Are you a neighbor helping care for your neighbor, or a friend taking care of a friend? Looking for respite care for a loved one with memory loss? Join Silver Club Memory Programs on Friday, […]
Movie night at the Senior Center — ‘It Could Happen to You‘
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Senior Center is inviting all seniors to a “feel-good film” movie night on Thursday, April 16, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, for a showing of It Could Happen to You. It Could Happen to You is a 1994 American romantic comedy starring Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda. In a plot inspired […]
Help pull garlic mustard at Iron Creek and Sharon Hills preserves
by Sara Swanson On Saturday, April 18, from 10am to noon, Legacy Land Conservancy will be leading a workday at Iron Creek Preserve located at 11703 Noggles Rd. Come help remove the invasive species garlic mustard. Volunteers will be hand-pulling garlic mustard and disposing of the invasive species in garbage bags provided by Legacy, so […]
Cleaning goes natural at library workshop
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Looking for a natural approach to household cleaning? Come to the upcoming workshop “Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils” at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, April 16, from 5pm to 6pm. The hands-on session will introduce participants to the use of essential oils as an alternative […]
Afterschool art at the library: coasters!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Stop by the Manchester District Library’s Upstairs Lounge at 3:30pm for Afterschool Art on Monday, April 13, to celebrate spring with art inspired by and made from nature. We will be using air-dry clay to make coasters that you can decorate with beans, seeds, or tiles. […]
Young Homeschoolers Storytime now twice a month at MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Due to growing interest, the Young Homeschoolers Storytime at the Manchester District Library, 912 City Rd, will now be held twice a month, meeting on the second and fourth Mondays. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for Monday, April 13, and Monday, April 27, both beginning at 11am. […]
