CRC seeks nominees for super volunteers to honor at upcoming banquet
Over the past 29 years, the Community Resource Center has hosted the Volunteer Recognition Banquet and Fundraiser so area organizations can put a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to make their organization and, in turn, the community successful. The CRC has now sent out volunteer nomination letters to all of the non-profit […]
Community Resource Center to continue “life stories” social hour for seniors
The Community Resource Center, located 410 City Road, hosted their first social hour for seniors on Tuesday, August 22. The theme was life stories. Everyone was encouraged to share something from their past present or future. It was so successful that it will be continuing and two more life story-themed social hours have been scheduled for […]
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Support our Local Cat Rescue/Shelter
September 27, 2017 I am writing to express my strong support for the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue shelter on Pleasant Lake Rd. in Freedom Township. It provides an important community service in the Freedom township area by saving barn and domestic cats and finding good homes for the cats in the area. Happy Hearts’ services […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – October 2017
The September 2017 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: October 2017 Trumpeter
Public Notice: Last day to register to vote
LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE To: The qualified electors of BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS The LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE is: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 for the ELECTION to be held on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 NOTICE: The local clerks of each jurisdiction will be available to register qualified electors and […]
Downtown merchants to stay open late Thursday nights and introduce seasonal pop-up market
Sue LaRocque of River Raisin Antiques presented a plan to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) last week. A number of downtown merchants have agreed to stay open until 8 pm on Thursday evenings for the holiday season beginning on October 19th. While they are committed to staying open late on Thursdays through December 14, if […]
St Louis Center to provide transportation to community movement programs
A need in the Manchester area that comes up again and again is lack of transportation. Public transportation both around Manchester and connecting Manchester to surrounding communities is a service lacking in our community. Transportation to medical and mental health appointments is also an obstacle to receiving needed healthcare, cited by Manchester Area residents. One […]
Manchester District Library Family History Guild: Turning Family History into a Family Story
submitted by Char Major A lively discussion took place at September 19th’s Manchester District Library Family History Guild meeting after Joyce Meyer’s presentation “Turning Family History into a Family Story.” Joyce has written up many stories about her family members, based on memoirs of her paternal aunt and research she has done. She explained her […]
Still time to register for 2017 Manchester CROP Walk
It is almost October and that means it is CROP Hunger Walk time! On October 1st from 1 to 3 pm, you can help feed people right here in our community by raising money for the Community Resource Center, Manchester Family Services and Manchester Senior Citizens Council. Starting at the Manchester United Methodist Church, you […]
Knights of Columbus holding hurricane relief benefit Spaghetti dinner
Manchester’s Knights of Columbus Council will be holding a Spaghetti Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, September 27 from 5 to 8 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 113 East Madison (the block behind the Marathon station). Cost will be a goodwill donation. The dinner is being paid for by the Knights of Columbus, so 100% […]
