MDL hosting paint party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun on Saturday, May 27. Choose from three fun ceramics projects or one canvas at registration, then join us at 11:45am in the Village Room to paint your creation. Ceramics: Vintage Truck $34 […]
Games and snacks with SRSLY after school
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Hang out at the library for after school games and snacks hosted by SRSLY Manchester on Wednesday, May 24. The fun will begin at 3:30pm in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
Natural first aid remedies make-and-take at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, May 22, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Dr. Nia Aguirre, Naturopathic Doctor and Medicinal Herbalist, for a make-and-take clinic at 6pm in the Village Room. Learn practical first aid remedies from the kitchen and yard for bites, stings, and poison ivy. All ages are welcome. […]
Memorial Day observance set, without parade
by Marsha Chartrand American Legion Post Commander Lester Koch announced with regret at last Monday’s Village Council meeting that there will NO Memorial Day Parade held this year. However, at 11am on May 29, there will be a brief ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery. The American Legion and High School Band have committed to attending. […]
Senior Center to offer free, informative programs
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Area Senior Center is offering free programs to benefit seniors. Stay informed about important issues that affect senior citizens and get your social outing as well! Here are two upcoming events at the center, located in the Caife Aspire (formerly known as Ackerson Building), 410 City Rd. The main entrance […]
Poppy Day will be May 19
submitted by Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 After World War I, the red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle throughout the Great War, and on September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family. The flower memorializes the soldiers who’ve fought and died during wars. […]
PLPOA annual plant and garden sale, May 20
submitted by the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) Pleasant Lake is a spring-fed lake surrounded by hills and farmland. In the 1940s, the lake was surrounded by small cottages utilized mostly by Detroiters in search of a pleasant place to spend their summers or weekends away from the bustle of city life. Various small […]
Saturday, May 13, is Book Donation Drop-Off Day!
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library As you work through your spring cleaning, if you find yourself with a few boxes of books to donate, bring them on down to the Friends of the Library. Our next donation day is Saturday, May 13, from 10am to noon in […]
Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show
submitted by Basil Greenleaf, Clinton Summerfest Committee Chairman The Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show committee is looking forward to its 14th annual event coming up on June 10, running from 9am – 4pm. “We are very excited to continue this tradition and provide a free family-oriented festival for the Clinton community and the surrounding areas,” […]
Story time with music and hands-on fun every Tuesday at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join special guest readers for stories and hands-on activities at Manchester District Library (MDL). Story Time is held every Tuesday at 11am in the youth area. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit […]
