SUMC holding Ice Cream Social
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church (SUMC) at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd will kick off the ice cream social season this year on Wednesday, June 28, with their annual ice cream social from 4:30pm– 7pm. There will be indoor seating and take out available. You will have […]
Celebrate the Library Summer Reading midway at Carr Park, June 28
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Wednesday, June 28 marks the halfway point of the Manchester District Library (MDL) annual Summer Reading Program. The entire Manchester community is invited to the Summer Reading Program Midway Celebration featuring fun activities at Carr Park from 4-6pm. All ages welcome. Activities will include a bubble tent, teen […]
Farm to Table 8th Annual Fabulous Feast is happening in Manchester and tickets now on sale!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or so the story goes! Join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, September 10 from 3pm to 6pm at Alber Orchard & […]
Create upcycled vintage jewelry art at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Create a dragonfly or other work of art with vintage jewelry, beads, and buttons in this fun upcycled art class being offered by the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, June 26. The session will begin at 6pm in the Village Room. Materials will be provided, but participants […]
Library offers three mixed media paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, June 27, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a unique Mixed Media Paint Party for each of three age groups. Participants will create an amazing mixed media collage on a canvas with a variety of different mediums. Class for ages 5 and under begins at […]
Fairy Festival at Farmers Market rescheduled
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Fairy Festival scheduled for June 15 has been rescheduled because of the potential severe weather which also led to the canceling of the Farmers Market last week. It will now take place at the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi-Bro Park on Thursday, June 29, from 3 – 7pm. It will […]
Fraud prevention workshop set for this Saturday
by Marsha Chartrand Have you ever been a victim of fraud? Do you know anyone who has? Chances are more and more likely, the answer is yes — if it isn’t you, it’s someone you know. Senior citizens are frequently victims of fraud, but it’s not only seniors. No one is completely safe from being […]
The Manchester Fairy Festival returns at the Manchester Farmers Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at The Manchester Fairy Festival hosted by Worth Repeating, which will take place at the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi-Bro Park on Thursday, June 15, 3–7pm. This year’s Manchester Fairy Festival schedule includes: 3 to 6pm — Make your own Fairy Garden with ferns donated […]
Library hosts community shred-it event
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a Community Shred-It event on Saturday, June 24, from 10am to 1pm. This community service event will be held in the back parking lot at 912 City Rd in Manchester. Any community member can have unneeded documents securely destroyed by a […]
Mindo Chocolate edu-tasting at the Library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Mindo Chocolate Makers will visit Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, June 19, to learn about and taste some delicious chocolate. This edu-tasting program will begin in the Village Room at 5pm. All ages are welcome. Mindo Chocolate Makers is a woman-owned, family-run, local Michigan small business. They […]