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Manchester, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Manchester! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Manchester backs a closer look at Ford Dam's future
- Kids can make their own squishies at Manchester library
- Manchester book club takes up The Little Paris Bookshop
Also on today's calendar: Blacksmith Shop Open and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 44, low: 33.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City supports study of potential futures for river surrounding Ford Dam (themanchestermirror.com) — Manchester City Council backed a grant application for a University of Michigan project exploring possible futures for the aging Ford Dam and nearby River Raisin. Dependent on a $50,000 grant, the project would help residents visualize alternatives alongside an existing feasibility study. The city stresses that no decision to repair, modify or remove the dam has been made. 
• DIY squishies at the library (themanchestermirror.com) — Kids ages 5 and up can make their own squishy stress toys at Manchester District Library on Monday, November 16. The afterschool art session runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the lower-level City Room at 912 City Road, with squishy bases and decorating materials provided.
• MDL adult book club to read The Little Paris Bookshop (themanchestermirror.com) — Manchester District Library's adult book club will discuss Nina George's The Little Paris Bookshop on Wednesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. in the Claire Reck History Room. Readers are welcome to join the conversation about a floating bookseller's journey through France as he confronts his own heartbreak.
📸 Around Manchester
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Upcoming Events in
Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
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KJ Museum and Gift Shop Open →
Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main Street, Manchester
1:00 pm
Sunday November 15
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Other local events
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Blacksmith Shop Open →
Blacksmith Shop, 324 E. Main St, Manchester
1:00 pm -
Wreath Workshop →
River Raisin Distillery, 480 West Main Street, Manchester
6:30 pm -
Broom making-An guided class with Nancy Binkowski →
Manchester Area Historical Society, 302 E Main, Manchester
2:00 pm -
Manchester Gilded Vintage Style Ceramic Trees @ River Raisin Distillery →
River Raisin Distillery, 480 West Main Street, Manchester
10:30 am -
Blacksmith Shop Open →
Blacksmith Shop, 324 E. Main St, Manchester
1:00 pm -
KJ Museum and Gift Shop Open →
Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main Street, Manchester
1:00 pm -
Manchester Vintage Style Ceramic Trees @ River Raisin Distillery →
River Raisin Distillery, 480 West Main Street, Manchester
1:00 pm
Sunday November 15
Wednesday November 18
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 22
📣 Manchester Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veteran Day at the American Legion →
Saline MI
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Seniors for Healthy Choices →
Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington Street, Chelsea
1:00 pm -
The Taco Truck of Clinton →
Stony Lake Brewing Co., 447 East Michigan Avenue, Saline
4:30 pm -
Academic Letter Awards 5:30/NHS Induction 6:20
Chelsea High School Chelsea, MI 48118
5:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Clinton Community School in Clinton. Apply here.
- South Port Square posted a job opening for Server-PT in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- CPD Police Report, Nov. 2-9, 2026 (thesuntimesnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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