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 […]
How will changes to federal funding and policy impact Washtenaw Schools?
by Sara Swanson Are you wondering how changes to federal policy and funding will impact Washtenaw County’s public schools, including Manchester Community Schools? Join the Washtenaw Superintendents Association and Washtenaw Association of School Boards for an Education Town Hall on Wednesday, April 30, from 7pm to 8:30pm, in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, May 10, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Hankrajewel returns to the library for a wire art class
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library welcomes back Hankrajewel—a local, one-of-a-kind metal-sculpted art line—for a make-and-take workshop on Thursday, May 8. Create a dainty initial charm with copper wire (included) or sterling silver wire ($20) as a keepsake to wear or gift. Class will begin at 6pm in the City Room […]
Sue Shink holding farmer & agricultural listening session in Ann Arbor
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships, is holding a Farmer & Agricultural Listening Session at Ann Arbor Township Hall, located at 3792 Pontiac Trail in Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, May 6, from 4pm to 5pm. If you are engaged in agriculture in any way or are just interested, […]
