Adult book club holds first meeting of the season Sept. 21
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club season begins on September 21 at 6pm. Join other members in the Village Room for a discussion of Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri. This is the group’s Young Adult selection for the year. Be sure to check the […]
2nd Annual WCCD Soil Drive
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Executive Director, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District will be conducting its second annual soil drive. Residents and farmers in Washtenaw County can drop off soil samples to the Washtenaw County Conservation District office, where it will then be sent to the Soil and Plant Diagnostic lab at […]
C.R.O.P. walkers (and rockers) needed
submitted by Anita Herman, C.R.O.P. Walk Committee The red and white banners have been hung on the posts lining Manchester’s Main Street bridge; it’s time for the annual Manchester Area C.R.O.P. Walk! The 2022 C.R.O.P. Walk will be held Sunday, October 2. Registration begins at 1pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church; the walk begins […]
FIRST Robotics to host open house
submitted by Manchester FiRST Robotics The robotics teams of Manchester would like to invite everyone to come explore their new space next Saturday, Sept. 17, from 12-4pm! Over the summer, students and their mentors have worked diligently to organize and move into their new location at Caifé Aspire. The entire group wants to extend an […]
Make it Manchester one more time this Thursday!
by Marsha Chartrand It may seem like summer just started, but just like that, we’re looking at the final 3rd Thursday of this season this week, on Sept. 15, from 5-8 pm. Featured will be live music by Oddkin at 5 pm; Alex Radloff at 6 pm; and Rio Doyle at 7 pm. Throughout […]
Get hands-on help with free E-books, audiobooks, music and more at the library
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, September 12, Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer hands-on help with any of their digital collections. Between 6 and 7pm, library card holders can drop in with a mobile device and learn how to access Overdrive / Libby, hoopla, kanopy, or The New York Times free with […]
Three health education classes at Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Join us at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café for three amazing health and nutrition classes! Come learn about the amazing health benefits of common herbs, spices and foods found in your kitchen. From strengthening your immune system to soothing a cough or a cold to aiding digestion, Dr. […]
School board candidates forum set
While there will be multiple contested races on the ballot in November, the only Manchester area local contested election is the race for the three seats on the Manchester Community Schools board of education, and has six candidates running. In addition to two incumbents, Michael Tindall and Rebecca Harvey, Julie Lutton, Sandra Witala, James Stewart […]
Manchester District Library to host local author talk and book signing
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Harker Jones for an author talk and book signing on Wednesday, September 14, at 6:30pm. Originally from Manchester and now living in Los Angeles, Jones will talk about his career — from growing up in Manchester and how he became a writer […]
Third Thursday adds “corny“ event!
submitted by Anita Herman Manchester’s final 3rd Thursday on September 15, 2022, promises to be better than ever. In addition to the advertised live music, vendors, street food, kids’ alley, and more, the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will host a Cornhole tournament. Cornhole, the familiar family lawn game, has become so popular that friends […]
