Christmas in the Village House Decorating Contest winners announced
by Sara Swanson Christmas in the Village organizers announced the winners of the 2024 Christmas in the Village House decorating contest Monday morning. The first place winners who will receive $100 are the residents of 207 Clinton St. Second place, which comes with an award of $50 went to 421 Riverside. Congratulations to both!
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: a sweet (and savory) make-and-take at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Friday, December 20, at 3:30pm for Homemade Holiday: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice. Spoil your friends and family (or yourself!) with homemade gifts this holiday season. MDL will provide supplies to make instant hot chocolate spoons and both savory and sweet […]
Sit and stitch with other local crafters at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, December 18, join Manchester District Library (MDL) staff for a Sit & Stitch session at 4:30pm in the upstairs lounge. Pick up a new crafting skill or spend time on your current project while you chat with other local hobby crafters. The focus projects this month […]
Library to host Christmas Cookie Swap RESCHEDULED
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host a Christmas Cookie Swap on Tuesday, December 17, at 6pm in the City Room. (It was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, at 1:30pm.) Bring 3–5 dozen of your own cookies to swap with others in the community. All ages welcome. Stop […]
WCCD holding 77th Annual Celebration
submitted by Dru Mark-Wilson, Washtenaw County Conservation District Commemorate another year of service to our community by attending Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) 77th Annual Celebration on January 16, 2025, from 5pm to 8:30pm, at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor (2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108). Attendees will enjoy fine dining, educational experiences, social […]
Obituary: Thomas John Zieziul
Thomas John Zieziul “checked out” (as he would put it) from this world on November 28, 2024. Tom was born on March 2, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Matthew and Katherine (Bayko) Zieziul, the youngest of their five children and the only boy. He served as an altar boy at the Basilica of St. […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from Christmas in the Village organizers
December 8, 2024 Dear Ones, Kathy, Sue, and I would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our community for showing up to participate in and enjoy Christmas in the Village. Our hearts were warmed seeing kids having fun, adults enjoying times with friends and family, and the whole community supporting our local businesses, […]
Obituary: Mark Richard McClain
Mark Richard McClain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Manchester, Mich. Mark was born on May 16, 1959, and raised in Westlake, Ohio, by the late Raymond and Janet McClain. He attended grade school at St. Bernadette, captained the golf and hockey teams at St. Edward […]
