Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

DDA to host open seminar at this week’s meeting

by Marsha Chartrand Are you looking to start a small business in Manchester? Want to take your existing business to the next level? The Downtown Development Association will host an event featuring speakers from Ann Arbor Spark and Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County on Wednesday, January 15, from 9 to 11am, at the City […]

 Sara Swanson

Bethel Church holding Harpsichord Benefit Recital

submitted by Pastor David Bucholtz, Bethel United Church of Christ Everyone is cordially invited to join us on Saturday, January 25, at 7pm, for an entertaining and inspirational harpsichord recital at Bethel United Church of Christ, performed by Dr. Shuntaro Sugie. He will be playing works by Byrd, Sweelinck, Frescobaldi, D’Anglebert, Handel, and Duphly. Admission […]

 Sara Swanson

MUMC hosting kitchen shower for Manchester’s new senior center

submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church On Saturday, February 22, beginning at 1pm, Manchester United Methodist Church will host a community-wide “Kitchen Shower” at the church  for the new Manchester Senior Center to help them stock their new meeting space. Everyone is welcome to attend the shower to celebrate the opening of the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Become a Master Rain Gardener right here in Manchester — or online!

by Marsha Chartrand Did you know that a rain garden was started this fall in Kirk Park, near downtown Manchester? Are you interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener? We reported last month that an in-person rain garden class was being scheduled for Manchester. Now an online option has been added as well as a […]

 Sara Swanson

Sit & Stitch with other local crafters at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, January 22, join Manchester District Library staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 4:30pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. All ages and experience levels are […]

 Sara Swanson

Winter birding hike in the Spike Preserve in Sharon Township

from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation In the crisp morning air, we’ll gaze upon nuthatches foraging, spot a hawk soaring overhead looking for a meal, and enjoy many other daily routines of winter birds with a winter birding hike in the Clark & Avis Spike Preserve on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8 to 10am, […]

 Sara Swanson

Family History Guild resumes after-hours lock-in

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Family History Guild will hold after-hours lock-in research events on the third Saturday of each month through May 2025; the first event will be held on January 18 starting at 2pm. These events are open to all community members interested in genealogical research, and Manchester District Library […]

 Sara Swanson

Chef Keegan to teach sourdough starter workshop

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery on Thursday, January 16, at 6pm for a sourdough starter workshop. Learn all about artisan bread-making hands-on, and make your own sourdough starter to take home. Materials provided; all ages welcome. Advance registration is required. […]

 Sara Swanson

Adult Book Club meets to discuss ‘Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent‘

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Dame Judi Dench on Wednesday, January 15. This is the book club’s biography selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester District Library invites local stuffed toys to a sleepover

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites all local stuffed toys for a special sleepover event January 14–15. Do teddy bears dream of cotton-ball sheep? Let’s find out! Favorite humans can bring a stuffed toy to the library between 10am and 8pm Tuesday and let their furry friend spend […]

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