Local volunteers, Manchester’s super heroes, recognized at CRC banquet
With shouts of “Shazam!” the Community Resource Center (CRC) wrapped up another year of recognizing Manchester’s brightest and best volunteers at its 31st annual banquet held Saturday night, November 3, at the Saint Joseph Mercy-Chelsea dining room. About 185 attendees enjoyed an evening of entertainment and the opportunity to honor the people who do so much […]
Veteran’s Day luncheon
Manchester American Legion Auxiliary Post 117 is holding a Veteran’s Day luncheon on Sunday, November 11th at 1 pm at the Legacy Event Center. All veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Chicken will be provided. They hope to see you there!
Detroit artist, Donna Jackson speaks at Art Kettle
submitted by Laura Earle, Art Kettle director Detroit artist, Donna Jackson, spoke yesterday afternoon to a packed room at the Art Kettle about how she uses art making to critically think through tough issues in contemporary society. Deconstructing her experiences of race, womanhood and success through her drawings, paintings and poetry, she shared how making […]
Librarian’s corner: Author Jim Harrison
The Manchester District Library will be highlighting a different author or topic each week. by Amelia Herron, Manchester District Library Jim Harrison is an author originating from Grayling, Michigan. He graduated from Haslett High School in 1956. Unfortunately, tragedy struck eight years later, when his sister and father were killed in a car accident. He […]
Correction from the Art Kettle – the use of the word “coddled”
submitted by Laura Earle, Art Kettle director The Art Kettle and the artists of Dear Womanhouse have been heartened by the response to our exhibit by some of the participants in the original 1972 Womanhouse. While filled with much encouragement and congratulations, some of the original artists took issue with the characterization of the 1972 […]
Manchester Grad writes action-thriller for teens
submitted by Janet Shurtliff Maybe there’s something in the water, but Manchester seems to have a knack for nurturing artists: musicians, painters, sculptors, theater, and writers! And now we add to the illustrious literary list of Manchester novelists: V.W. Shurtliff. This 1995 graduate of Manchester High School, known as “Vida” in his Manchester days, is […]
Manchester volunteers nominated for recognition
Every year for the past 31 years, the Manchester Community Resource Center has held a banquet at which local organizations can recognize someone for their volunteerism. In addition to the recognition each nominee receives, a few are selected by a panel of community members to receive special awards. Who will receive these special awards is kept secret until the […]
Manchester Library offering Food for Fines to benefit CRC
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is continually seeking ways to support our community. To that end, we will be holding our annual Food for Fines drive November 4th through 11th. Bring in a non-perishable food item, receive a $0.50 credit toward your library fines, and help feed local families […]
November events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The library staff has been working hard planning great events in November. This month, the library will be going green for the STEAM Maker Night with “Repurposed Book Christmas Crafts” on Thursday, November 15 at 3:30 pm. As usual, all materials are provided. It is recommended for ages 10 […]
2018 Christmas in the Village will be themed Twas the Night Before Christmas
Christmas in the Village is returning to Manchester on Friday, November 30th with Santa’s Parade starting at 6:30pm. The bulk of the events will take place Saturday, December 1st from 9am until the evening. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” derived from the first line of the 1823 poem “A Visit […]
