St. Mary’s sets two Ash Wednesday services
submitted by St. Mary’s Is it a smudge? Or is it the sign of a cross? Among the Catholic practices of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, particularly visible is ashes on the foreheads of Catholics. They are marked by the priest in the form of a cross. The people of St Mary, Manchester, invite […]
Ecumenical Ash Wednesday observances set
submitted by The Pastors of Sharon United Methodist, Manchester United Methodist, Emanuel United Church of Christ, and Bethel United Church of Christ. The congregations of Manchester invite you to join them on Ash Wednesday for meditation and reflection at one of our services. At Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 West Main Street, a Soup Luncheon […]
Local Pilgrimage: “The Streets of Jerusalem in Manchester”
submitted by St. Mary’s Beginning this Friday, March 3, and on each of the following five Fridays of Lent, Fr. Bosco and the people of St. Mary, Manchester warmly invite all who are interested to join us at St. Mary’s parish at 7 pm to “journey” through Jerusalem’s fourteen Stations of the Cross in prayer. […]
Unforgettable Photos makes its next move
A little over two years ago, Mary Bortmas was at a crossroads with her successful photography business, Unforgettable Photos. She had given up her space at 101 West Main Street, allowing her the freedom to take her business in a new direction. “I moved into the Main Street Suites in October 2014 and scaled back my sessions […]
Walking to School With Heart!
Favorable weather and the promise of heart-themed goodies brought out 56 Klager kids, a good number of adults, and four middle school walkers last Wednesday for the “Heart Smart Walk.” Organizer Kathy O’Mara provided heart necklaces, Valentine pencils, and small treats for each walker. The kids also shared a packet of Valentine treats with the donut […]
Be “Heart Smart” this Walk to School Wednesday!
This Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Walk to School Wednesday gang will celebrate Heart Smart month! February is observed as National Heart Month and with Valentine’s Day also being celebrated this week, it is a great time to draw attention to the heart smart benefits of walking. Prizes will be given to all participants. Last week, 27 […]
Local runner seeks support for Memorial Day Veterans run
Not every person–and not every runner, for that matter–would decide to spend their Memorial Day weekend running 150+ miles from the shores of Lake Michigan at Ludington, to the Saginaw Bay at Essexville. But ultramarathon runners–defined as someone who runs in excess of a 26.2 mile marathon, and often upwards of 100 miles–are a “special […]
#WhyYouMatter event held at Manchester Middle School
Social media. Advertising. Politics. Bullying. Our children and youth are faced with negative, contradictory images and messages on a daily basis. Such messages often can make kids feel inadequate or lacking in some way. It’s a big and confusing world out there, and as kids struggle to find their way, it’s hard for them to think positively about themselves. The […]
Carol Britten joins the MAFE Hall of Fame
She was born on an August day, and the following month, her parents took her for her first visit to the Hillsdale County Fair. So perhaps it’s not surprising that Carol Britten says, “fairs are in my heart.” They’ve been a part of her for a lifetime. She has exhibited at the Manchester Community Fair since […]
MCSF Trivia Night set for Saturday!
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation continues to support students in the district through its mini-grants. The Foundation’s recent grants include $1,624.93 to Klager Elementary for Kindergarten science equipment, $300 to Manchester Middle School for Informational Texts for 5th grade math and ELA, and $2,000.00 to the Middle School/High School for the FIRST Robotics program. “These […]
