Manchester Masonic Lodge to honor local heroes with Veterans & First Responders Dinner
submitted by Joe Jarvis, Manchester Masonic Lodge The Manchester Masonic Lodge will host a special Dinner of Honor on Tuesday, November 11, at 6pm at River Raisin Distillery, 480 W Main St, Manchester, to recognize and celebrate veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders, including police, firefighters, and EMTs. This heartfelt evening is a way […]
September 2025 MHS students of the month
submitted by Tracy Zigila, Manchester Jr/Sr High School We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding character, hard work, and positive impact on our school community: 7th grade: David Little 8th grade: Cal Finnegan 9th grade: Mason Sidebottom 10th grade: Emma Brinkman 11th grade: Isabel Bucholtz 12th grade: Landon Clark Keep up […]
Manchester holds roundtable — talks about the weather
submitted by Linda & Peter Knox, Manchester Voices Indivisible One gorgeous fall evening last week, about 20 area residents gathered for seasonal treats—homemade bread with apple butter, a pumpkin-spice sheet cake, and sliced pears with topping choices of toasted walnuts, gorgonzola, and lavender-infused golden raisins—and also to talk about the weather. Presented by Manchester Voices Indivisible, […]
Obituary: Linda Anne Alber
Linda Anne Alber, 67, from Jackson, Mich., passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson, Mich. Linda’s family and friends will hold a Celebration of Life from 3 to 6pm, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Manchester Sportsman Club: 8501 Grossman Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. A private family gathering […]
Men’s Club hosting euchre tournament in support of Brynlee
submitted by Isaac and Katie Miller Join community members and the Manchester Men’s Club in rallying around Brynlee, a brave 5-year-old girl from Manchester diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, in a euchre tournament on Saturday, November 22, at 5pm, at the Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman Rd. The entry […]
Zion Lutheran Church fundraising for mission trip to Uganda
submitted by Zion Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, will be hosting a triple-header event on Sunday, October 26. After our 10:15am worship, we will host a potluck and silent auction fundraiser for our church mission trip to Lasting Smiles in Uganda. This organization’s mission is to […]
MHS Music Department holding 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Manchester Jr/Sr High School music director The Manchester Music Department is hosting its 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on November 8! The sale is from 10am to 4pm at Manchester Jr/Sr High School located at 20500 Dutch Dr. This is the best way to buy a new mattress, set of sheets, or […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its November 2025 classes: the Beatles, Chelsea Ghost Stories, savory pies, New Zealand, and the history of Saline and Manchester
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute Michigan Adult Learners Institute (ALI) Michigan concludes its fall 2025 season with five November classes. Look for ALI Michigan again in the spring when we will offer more enrichment classes for adults in the 5HealthyTowns area of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. The legendary Beatles wrote […]
One hike left in the 4-part guided-hike series at Iron Creek
by Sara Swanson Join Legacy Land Conservancy for a rare opportunity to walk the land with Sybil Kolon—longtime steward, storyteller, and donor of Iron Creek Preserve. Experience session four of a four-part guided-walk series that travels backward through the layers of human history etched into the landscape. On Wednesday, November 12, from 2 to 4pm, […]
Library offers after-school art: freestyle!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Hang out at Manchester District Library on Monday, October 27, at 4pm, in the City Room and make some art! On this freestyle day, do a variety of crafts depending on what supplies are in stock. Projects could include making slime or jewelry, or using leftover program materials […]
