FoWL’s first annual meeting and celebration
submitted by Geoffrey Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to its first Annual Meeting and Celebration Saturday, June 27, from 10am to 11:30am, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLSPCP), located at 14801 Arnold Rd, between Brooklyn and Manchester. FoWL invites the […]
Moth night at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Discover the fascinating world of moths at Sharon Hills Preserve on July 10! Join local entomologist and educator David Cappaert for an evening of nighttime exploration as we observe and learn about the diverse moth species that call this preserve home on Friday, July 10, from 9pm to 11pm. Feel free […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by the Manchester Wrestling Club This year’s Manchester Youth Wrestling Golf Outing will be July 11 at Rustic Glen Golf Course in Saline with a shotgun start at 8:30am. Participating costs $85 and includes 18-holes, cart, and lunch. There are contests for 1st place, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There will also […]
Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for a dino-sized afternoon of discovery at the Manchester District Library! On Monday, June 29, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, in the City Room, children are invited to take part in Dino Dig + Cookie Excavation. Kids will become junior archaeologists as they learn how […]
Bingo fun at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Get ready for an evening of laughs, luck, and friendly competition at the Manchester District Library! Bingo for All Ages will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 6:30pm, in the library’s Teen Spot, and everyone is invited to join the fun. Bingo for All Ages […]
Wario Wednesday and Cartooning 101 continue all summer at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Just because summer is here doesn’t mean the fun stops at the Manchester District Library. Two favorite weekly programs that have been enjoyed throughout the year — Wario Wednesday and Cartooning 101 — will continue all summer long. Wario Wednesday will keep the gaming fun going […]
Manchester Pride Day celebration planned!
by Sara Swanson June is nationally recognized as Pride Month to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Like communities all over the area, Manchester is hosting a Pride event this summer! On Saturday, June 27, from 3pm to 11pm, there will be a Manchester Pride Day celebration […]
Seniors plan trip to Tigers game
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Seniors are planning a bus trip to Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29 to watch the Detroit Tigers play the Baltimore Orioles. The trip costs $50 per person and will depart from the Manchester Senior Center at 10am. Caregivers are encouraged to attend, too. Spots are still available! The […]
Chef Chris playing the Blues at a free gazebo concert
by Sara Swanson Next week, Thursday, June 25, at 7pm in Wurster Park, the second free Thursday night Gazebo Concert of the season will feature Chef Chris and The Cast Iron MoJo bringing harmonica driven funky old school electric blues. Friend of the library, Brenda Bancroft explained that veteran of the Detroit/Ann Arbor blues scene, […]
Adopt a pet rock at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Join the Manchester District Library for The Rock Adoption Agency on Monday, June 22, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Participants will have the opportunity to create their very own pet rock to adopt and take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for all […]
