Photos: That’s a wrap on the 2024 Gazebo Concert Series!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library wants to thank the 2024 Gazebo Concert co-hosting sponsors for helping make the event series a success: Worth Repeating, R.D. Kleinschmidt’s, and Manchester Friends of the Library. Thanks also to all those who attended and supported this annual community event. We hope everyone had […]
Photos: 2024 Fair Parade
by Sara Swanson It rained heavily last Tuesday morning and early afternoon and there was some question as to whether the 2024 Fair Parade would go ahead as planned, but as it drew closer to the 6:30pm start time, the rain stopped and the sky cleared. Photos by Fritz Swanson.
Photos: Special guest at Emanuel’s “Lunch on Us”!
by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events and last Wednesday Spider-Man made an appearance!
Photos: Driving tour stops in Manchester for lunch
by Sara Swanson If you tried to drive through downtown Manchester on Saturday afternoon, you may have been surprised to discover Main Street closed off and traffic routed around. You may have been even more surprised to discover cars parked in both lanes. Sunday was the annual Concours d’Elegance in Northville, a prestigious car show […]
Photo: “Lunch on Us” at Emanuel Church
7-22-24 Correction: The “Lunch on Us” program runs through July 31 not July 30 as stated in the article originally. by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events. Dine […]
Gazebo hosts Gemini for midsummer reading festival
by Marsha Chartrand The always-popular family band Gemini visited the Gazebo last Thursday as part of the Manchester District Library’s Summer Reading Program reading party. A definite festival atmosphere prevailed in Wurster Park, with free ice cream for all, a bubble table, free kids’ books, and, of course, plenty of dancing to the lively world […]
Photos: Fun at the Fairy Festival
by Sara Swanson Last Thursday the Fairy Festival and Farmers Market were moved to Manchester United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall because of the high temperatures. Fairy Garden making and a free dance lesson were just two of the fun activities!
Photos: K–6th grade MCS Art Show, a red carpet event!
courtesy of Manchester Community Schools The Manchester District Library hosted the 2023–2024 Manchester Community Schools’ Young 5s–6th Grade Student Art Show this year from May 6 through May 12. There was a red carpet, themed main-event celebration on the evening of May 10. Photos courtesy of Manchester Community Schools.
