November school board meeting update: propane buses, interactive gym, and STEM field trip to New Orleans
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place the evening of Monday, November 17. All board members were present at the meeting. The meeting opened with a brief review of Robert’s Rules. A review of meeting minutes of the board operating procedures meeting, regular board of education meeting, capital improvement meeting, policy […]
Lions Club needs volunteers for Kids’ Christmas 2025
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Kids’ Christmas has been a Manchester tradition for many years. Starting back with the Civic Club, then to the Kiwanis along with the Lions, it is now coordinated solely by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Services. But the Lions Club needs volunteers from the […]
Manchester Co-Op Preschool holding annual chili cook-off
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Co-Op Preschool is holding their annual chili cook-off fundraiser on Saturday, December 13, at the River Raisin Distillery, located at 480 W Main St, from 5pm to 8pm. This event is adults only. Stephanie Little, teacher and program administrator of the Co-op Preschool, explained how the chili cook-off works. She […]
Jam & Suds opens its doors to Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary for its Holiday Boutique
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary This year Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary will hold its Holiday Boutique at the Jam & Suds Factory (aka The MAT) located at 144 E Main St, thanks to the generosity of owner Paula Denton. Doors to the Boutique will open on Saturday, December 6, at 10am with […]
Sharin’ Women to host a women’s Christmas gathering, “Learning from Mary”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church’s Sharin’ Women will host a women’s Christmas gathering Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Come enjoy music and a lesson with reflection provided by Szonja Rozsa and her son Viktor Rozsa. What does it mean to say with Mary, “I am the Lord’s […]
Reminder: Help 5HF determine how to spend money in Manchester with a short survey
Editor’s note: We ran an article a few weeks ago about the survey 5HF is conducting. This is a reminder to take it if you haven’t yet! submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation continues to ask our community members to take five minutes of their time to complete the […]
Library to host Girl Scout Teddy Bear Tea Party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will host Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) for a very special teddy bear tea party on Thursday, December 4, for anyone interested in learning more about their program. The fun will start in the City Room at 6pm. Per GSHOM, this event is open […]
Bingo for all ages at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on December 4 for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester District […]
Obituary: William Lee Griffin
William Lee Griffin, 80, of Manchester, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1945, in Pontiac, Mich., to William and Hazel (Estes) Griffin. Bill married the love of his life, Susan Cooley, on June 18, 1966, in Pontiac, Mich. He will be remembered as a good guy who […]
Obituary: Yvonne Caroline-Woelders Fent
Yvonne Caroline-Woelders Fent, 67, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Yvonne’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 7pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and from 10 to 11am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service […]
