Make & take paper flower spring wreaths at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Create a decoration to bring the colors of spring into your home, with no watering required, on Friday, May 23. The Manchester District Library (MDL) is hosting a make and take event for spring wreaths using paper flowers at 4PM in the City Room (912 City Road, lower […]
Adult book club to discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 21 to discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. This is the book club’s nature writing selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting […]
59th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race coming up!
by Sara Swanson The 59th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race is just around the corner on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This year’s canoe categories include women, men, teen, single, man+woman, adult+child, competition, and corporate challenge. Kayak categories include single woman, single man, single teen, and double kayak. Same-day registration is $30 per person. Children […]
Join a friendly ‘cupcake war‘ at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library invites you to create a cupcake masterpiece for a fun and friendly competition on Saturday, May 17, at noon in the Village Room. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! Advance registration is required to plan the necessary supplies. Sign up at […]
Family History Guild holding after-hours research lock-in at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The final scheduled session for Family History Guild after-hours lock-in research will be held at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Saturday, May 17, at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop if they are able. These events are open to all community members interested in genealogical […]
Library offers after-school art project
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will have supplies for a drop-in, after-school art project available on Monday, May 12, at 3:30pm in the City Room. Materials provided; recommended for ages 5+. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at […]
Manchester Community Town Hall scheduled on Washtenaw County Senior Millage funds
by Sara Swanson Last November, Washtenaw County voters approved a millage to support services to the county seniors. City mayor and advocate for Manchester-area seniors Pat Vailliencourt has organized a Manchester Community Town Hall meeting on May 6 at 6pm at the Kingsley-Jenter House (located on the corner of Main Street and M-52) in order […]
Registration for Senior Market Bucks coming up!
submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital Senior Market Bucks is coming back to Manchester for the summer. A registration event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm at Manchester Farmers Market, located at the corner of Adrian Street and Main Street. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior […]
W4 Country coming to Manchester this week for Firehouse Friday!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Captain, Manchester Township Fire Department Firehouse Fridays are back! Join Madison Rally and Brian Welch from W4 Country 102.9 FM this Friday morning, May 2, from 6am to 9am, as they visit the Manchester Township Fire Department for a live broadcast brimming with excitement and community spirit. Bring the kids to […]
May Day 4-corner peaceful gathering and food drive planned
by Sara Swanson Organizers of the previous rallies at the 4-corners (intersection of Main Street and M-52) downtown are promoting another this Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 7pm. Flyers state it will be a “peaceful gathering to protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” They have also organized a canned food drive and […]
