Hungerwise, St. Joe’s health program, offered in Manchester
Do you often think about calories, fat grams or food “values?” Do you avoid certain foods, only to overeat those very foods at a later time? Do you distrust your body and its cues? The Hungerwise Program is designed to help undo the diet “brainwashing” that sabotages your efforts toward long–term change. Hungerwise will help […]
Free smoke alarms provided by the Red Cross
The Red Cross and its partners will install a limited number of free smoke alarms for those who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or for those who are physically unable to install a smoke alarm. The smoke alarm request form can be found HERE at redcross.org, or call 313-494-2727 to set up an appointment. The […]
Frank’s in the Morning is ready for Paczki Day, Feb 28th
Fat Tuesday is February 28th, and Jessica Bushaw of Frank’s in the Morning is preparing to make her delicious paczki. Bushaw, single-handedly, makes fresh donuts Mon-Sat every week. Paczki Day is a special undertaking; for the last 3 years she and her assistants have started at 5pm Monday evening mixing the unique paczki dough. Then the […]
Knights of Columbus Manchester Council Celebrate 60th Anniversary
The Knights of Columbus, The Father Edwin Fisher Council of Manchester celebrated their 60th year with a grand party on Saturday February 11th–one day after the anniversary of their official beginning in 1957. The Saint Mary’s parish hall was filled with members and their families. Since their founding, the Knights of Columbus (KoC) have made […]
Klager was Rocking for the 2016 Senior Luncheon
All of Klager Elementary worked hard to make this year’s Senior Luncheon, sponsored by the PTO, special and they succeeded. Community attendance was up, with approximately 175 seniors coming over for an enjoyable afternoon. Ellen Supers, a first grade teacher, and heavily involved in the planning of the luncheon, “Really wanted to bring back the […]
Nathan Booth Wins Pickle Hunt Prize
Manchester’s first Christmas Pickle Hunt is complete and the winner of the special $100 prize was Nathan Booth (pictured with his special prize). Organizer, Worth Repeating Community Resale Shop would like to thank the 18 businesses that participated with a special thank you to Linda Stevens at The Village Hair Forum for her dedication in […]
“Come Ring the Bell” on Christmas Morning at Sharon UMC
Sharon United Methodist Church invites Manchester in for the December 25th, Christmas Morning celebration. The morning starts with a special “baby shower” for Mary and Joseph of Nazareth. Everyone is encouraged, in remembrance of Jesus’s birth, to bring gift, diapers (size 2 & 4), pull-ups, diaper rash ointment and baby wash/shampoo. All gifts will be donated […]
Fine Forgiveness at the Manchester District Library
In the spirit of the holidays, starting Monday, December 12, and running through Friday, December 23, the Manchester District Library will forgive up to $1 in fines for a donation of socks or mittens. All donations will be given to the CRC. Help make the holidays warm and fuzzy for your community!
TCA Big Band Holiday Concert Dec. 18th
The Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA) Big Band is presenting a Holiday Concert at the Herrick Theater in Tecumseh, Sunday December 18th at 4:00 pm. Manchester Pharmacist Jay Demski has played trumpet with TCA Big Band for 11 years, almost since the group was founded in 2004. The group is made up of volunteer area […]
