Get ready for the Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade
by Sara Swanson Mark your calendars and get out your Christmas lights. Manchester’s 2024 Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade is coming up on Friday, December 6, at 6:30pm. As in recent years, the parade will run from Emanuel Church’s parking lot, heading east on Main Street and ending on Adrian Street, where there will […]
Photos: Another successful Caramel Apple Night
submitted by Lisa Fookes, Sutton Insurance Agency This Halloween was another successful night for Manchester caramel apples! The weather turned around for us and cleared out the rain. We had a great turnout and served over 1,000 caramel apples to our community. We would like to say a big thank you to Mike and Teresa […]
St. Paul’s Craft, Vendor, and Bake sale & Christmas quilt raffle
submitted by Amy E. Whitesall Find a little something for everyone at the November 16 Craft, Vendor, and Bake Sale at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 14600 E Old U.S. 12 in Chelsea. The sale will run from 9am to 4pm and we’ll be raffling off a handmade Christmas quilt. Vendors include Hoola Jewelry, […]
Christmas caroling practice at the library for performances at assisted-living facilities
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come together and practice singing traditional Christmas carols at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, November 19, at 3:30pm in the Village Room. Participants can also choose to learn accompaniment for select songs on the ukulele by checking one out from the MDL collection or bringing their […]
Preschool PJ & Pancakes Special Storytime at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, November 19. Join us and get super snuggly; you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas! Bring a stuffed friend to join as we get cozy in the […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘Parable of the Sower‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler on Wednesday, November 20. This is the book club’s Speculative Fiction/African American author selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The […]
Creative Keepsakes photo project at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 22, at 3:30pm, for Creative Keepsakes: Scrapbooking & Cards. Say “thanks” to your loved ones by making them a personalized scrapbook page or card. Bring some pictures of family and friends, and we will supply the rest! Photos can also […]
Sit & Stitch with other local crafters at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, November 20, join Manchester District Library 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 will […]
Obituary: Beverly Elizabeth Murphy
Beverly Elizabeth Murphy, born on June 26, 1944, at Marianna Army Air Base in Marianna, Fla., passed peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the home of her daughter. Beverly was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend, and social worker whose life was marked by faith, kindness, and service to others. Beverly’s life was […]
