Sara Swanson

Ladies Society Looks for Prom Dress Donations

Do you have a bridesmaid dress in the back of your closet that you are never going to wear again but you just can’t quite bring yourself to sell it at a garage sale? Are your daughters out of college but their prom dresses are still in your basement? Finally there is a good cause […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmers Market to Move to Chi Bro Park for 2015

The Manchester Farmers Market Committee announced last week that this summer the farmers market will set up in Chi Bro Park instead of on Adrian Street as usual. Because Main Street’s Bridge will be out while a new bridge is built, Adrian Street between Duncan and Main St. will make up part of the detour […]

 Sara Swanson

Time to Sign Up for Trivia Night!

 Sara Swanson

20 Manchester Non-Profits Represented at Roundtable

Twenty of Manchester’s non-profit organizations had representatives at the roundtable held Tuesday night in the Village Room. Organized by the CRC and chaired by Anita Herman, groups discussed many topics including Christmas-time charitable programs and events, need for communication between groups, un-met needs in the community, and how to identify and help homeless and utility-less individuals […]

 Sara Swanson

Black Sheep Quilting Group Demo this Friday

Are you a quilter looking for others to quilt with? Have you never quilted in your life but are curious about it? Manchester’s Black Sheep Quilters are meeting this Friday in the Village Room (lower level of the library) from 10am to 2pm. Drop-in anytime. They will be performing a demo at 10:30am. The Black Sheep […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for Village January 9 -15, 2015

Deputies responded to 61 Calls for Service in Manchester Village: Deputies responded to NO alarms. NO vehicle crashes occurred. Deputies responded to 1 request for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought Ordinance compliance from Village residents in 29 locations. A Suspicious van was reported having circled the 400Blk of W. Main St. several times […]

 Sara Swanson

Women’s All-Chocolate Potluck!

1-30-2015 UPDATE: The potluck location has been moved from the United Methodist Church to Emanuel Church on Main Street.  The Manchester Ladies Society is hosting the second annual Women’s All-Chocolate Potluck on Saturday, January 31, at 1pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The potluck is for all of the women in the […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmers Market Event Planning Drop-In Discussion THIS FRIDAY

  Do you have any ideas for events, activities, entertainment, etc. you’d like to see at the Farmers Market this summer? Would you like to volunteer to do a demo or organize an event? Then drop by the Village Room  (lower level, 912 City Road) between 10am and noon this Friday, January 16 to help plan music, […]

 Sara Swanson

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

Recipe submitted by Theresa Heron. She will be making these tartlets for the upcoming Women’s All-Chocolate Potluck on Jan.31. These are “vegan” and “Paleo-friendly”. Dark Chocolate Ganache Tartlets From Sweet Dreaming For the crust: 1 and ¼ cup almond flour 3 tablespoons cacao powder 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ cup extra-virgin […]

 Sara Swanson

Ice Skating in the Park this Saturday!

Come to Chi Bro Park this Saturday, January 17, from 3 to 7 pm for ice skating, hot dogs and hot chocolate. This FREE event is put on by the Manchester Mens Club every January. If the weather is not cooperative the alternative date is Jan 24th. Email info@manchestermensclub.com, checkout their website or Facebook page for more information.