Gazebo Concert this week: Jean Wilson & Friends
by Sara Swanson After a break for the 4th of July holiday, the free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series returns this week! Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and join Jean Wilson & Friends, a sextet of talented career musicians who play jazz standards, in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 11, from 7pm to […]
St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 25, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 W Main St. We are celebrating the […]
Wonderland Tea Party hosted by the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library At high noon in Wonderland, it’s time for a tea party fit for the Queen of Hearts, hosted by Manchester District Library on Tuesday, July 16, in the City Room. Enjoy party games like musical chairs with tea and snacks and participate in a paper-cake-decorating contest for a […]
Read to a dog at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites readers ages 6–9 to read to a dog on Wednesday, July 10, with appointments starting at 11am. This is a great opportunity for emerging readers to gain a positive attitude toward books and build self-confidence in their skills by reading to a […]
Friends of the Library Book Donation Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 13, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Adult book club meeting to discuss upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, July 17, to discuss summer reads and nominate books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the City Building. All interested […]
Library Bingo (rescheduled due to holiday)
by submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library’s regularly scheduled Bingo! event has been rescheduled due to the holiday on July 4. This month, join us on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30pm, for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by […]
Get trained to help prevent suicide in Manchester
by Sara Swanson We reported last month that although decreasing from the previous year, Manchester still has the highest rate of suicide completion in Washtenaw County, and a higher rate than Michigan’s overall suicide rate. One organization actively working to decrease suicide in our area is Chelsea Hospital. They have organized two upcoming Mental Health […]
Centershot Archery program at Sharon Church
submitted by Stephanie Little Sharon Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery TEAMS Program, Monday, July 15, to Thursday, July 19, from 4:30 to 6pm, for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per adult and child team. Sign up as a team or individual (for $20). All instructors are NASP-trained […]
Bethel Church’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by Jacob Mann Bethel United Church of Christ warmly invites you to our annual Ice Cream Social on July 11, 2024, starting at 4:30pm. We are continuing our annual tradition of a buffet-style dinner with games and, of course — socialization! We are located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd in Manchester. Bethel’s cooks will […]
