Make-and-take fairy garden teacups set for June 5
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join us at the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make your own tea cup and saucer miniature fairy garden on Monday, June 5. This make-and-take workshop will begin in the Village Room located on the lower level, at 4pm. Recommended for ages 16+; younger ages are welcome with […]
Dessert through the Decades samples the ’80s, June 7
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Dessert Through the Decades series continues with the 1980s on Wednesday, June 7, at 4pm in the Village Room. Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery will share desserts and fun facts from the decade, as well as a treat for everyone to share. All […]
Senior citizens group plans fun day on May 25
submitted by Jacque Steele, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council On May 25, 2023, everyone is invited to join the Senior Citizens in the Emanuel Church Fellowship Hall for a dine-in luncheon meal and social time. All ages are welcome! Meals will be served between noon and 12:30pm. Meals at the church are $5 and $6 […]
Back by popular demand … The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth How to enter: 1. Participants create a Fairy Garden that is displayed in their front yard to contribute toward The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour for the Manchester community to all enjoy! If you don’t live in town, you can display a potted Fairy Garden at the Manchester District Library and enter […]
Bethel Church holding multi-choir concert
submitted by Jean Martin, Bethel United Church of Christ The public is invited to a ministry choir concert at Bethel United Church of Christ, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, on Saturday, June 3, at 7 pm. At least three choirs will be singing.
Create a healthier place for yourself, your family, and your community by choosing native plants
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Coordinator, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District will host the annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace on June 3 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd) from 9am to 1pm. The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace offers a convenient location to shop for Michigan […]
57th Annual River Raisin Canoe/Kayak race is THIS Sunday
Editors note: Are you available to help clear the river before the race on Sunday? Call Jim Mann 734-645-7481. With the ice storms, there is more work to be done than usual. submitted by 57th Annual Canoe Race Planning Team Spring is here and Manchester’s 57th Annual River Raisin Canoe/Kayak race is this Sunday, May […]
Desserts through the decades — the 1970s coming up next!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On May 10, in part five of the eight part series of Desserts through the Decades, Chef Keegan from The Lakehouse Bakery shared the story of the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest 17 in 1966 in which Ella Helfrich from Houston, Texas mysteriously baked a “tunnel of fudge” filling in her cake. It […]
Senior fraud prevention workshop to be hosted by Manchester UMC
by Marsha Chartrand A senior fraud prevention workshop has been set for Saturday, June 17, from 10am to noon, hosted at the Manchester Senior Center located at 410 City Rd, Room 108, in Manchester. The event is co-hosted by Manchester United Methodist Church. For more information, contact the church at 734-428-8495 or email dburns@manchesterumchurch.org You […]
Paper cutting make & take with Margaret Shaw at the library
ubmitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join local artist Margaret Shaw at the Manchester District Library (MDL) and learn several approaches to make paper ornaments, gift tags, stationery, cards, and more! Begin by using a pattern, then design and cut your own. Recommended for ages 12+. BYO supplies, if available: small, sharp-pointed scissors Mechanical […]
