Showers of Easter blessings from St. Mary Catholic Church and Beta Pi Master Sorority
submitted by Cathy Moore, Manchester Family Service聽 Manchester Family Service has been blessed each year by St. Mary Catholic Church in the form of Easter dinners for 10 of our clients. The dinners consist of a huge ham, potatoes, green beans, rolls, pie, and much more, enough goodies to make a delicious Easter dinner. Marja […]
Reminder: MCS Y5-12 farm life鈥搕hemed Art Show THIS Thursday
Editors鈥 note: We ran an article about the upcoming MCS annual spring art show at the library a couple of weeks ago. This is a special reminder article written by a Riverside student! submitted by Ellen B, 6th grader, Riverside Intermediate School Manchester Community School District 3鈥12 art teacher, Isabella Push, has once again outdone […]
Stamp Out Hunger, the post office food drive, is coming up!
Editors鈥 note: Manchester residents, if you only have a post office box and not delivery you can still participate! The Manchester post office has put out orange bags to pick up in the lobby and a box to collect donations in. Bring in shelf-stable items to the post office by the end of the business […]
Friends of the Manchester District Library announce 2026 Book Donation Days
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, used book sale coordinator The Friends of the Manchester District Library are inviting community members to support local literacy efforts through their 2026 Book Donation Days. These monthly events help replenish the Friends鈥 book sale inventory, with all proceeds benefiting library programs, resources, and community activities. Book Donation Days will take […]
Perennials, garden, and yard art sale in Freedom Township
from Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association The residents of Freedom Township, especially those living on Pleasant Lake, have held a yard/plant sale for more than 15 years. The funds raised from the sale help to support protections for Pleasant Lake. The annual perennials sale includes plants, garden supplies, and yard d茅cor鈥攁 little something for anyone […]
MHS track and field: Hinsdale and CC/EJ dual recaps
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Hinsdale Invitational Recap Sand Creek, Mi. The Dutch overcame some off and on rain showers to post one of their best showings of the season!聽The Boys took 4th聽overall out of 14聽teams聽and the Girls took 8th聽in a competitive meet! Grant Johnson led the way with wins in […]
Make a DIY fidget toy at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join Manchester District Library for After School Art on Monday, May 11, from 3:30pm to 5pm, in the City Room. Come create your own custom DIY fidget toy! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and […]
鈥淗eart of the Deep South鈥 cultural series continues
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Did you ever wonder what really is in possum pie? Come and find out during our Heart of the Deep South series, which will continue on May 12 with Louisiana, and throughout May, every Tuesday at 2:30pm, as we continue this delicious and fun adventure through […]
Young homeschoolers story time
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Young Homeschoolers Story Time at the Manchester District Library will be Monday, May 11, beginning at 11am. The program will take place on the library main floor and is open to young homeschoolers and their caregivers. Designed for children ages 6 and under, the program […]
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, May 14, for a rousing game of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm.聽All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
