Third Blacksmith Shop concert to feature Creole du Nord
Tickets are on sale for this season’s third Blacksmith Shop concert occurring on Saturday, November 26, 7:30pm, which will feature Creole du Nord. Event organizers describe Creole du Nord’s music as being able to be “traced to southwest Louisiana’s traditional music Zydeco, Cajun, Creole as well as traditional old-time music which suggest sounds rooted in pre-mass media Americana. […]
Announcement: Robert Pratt to turn 100; will celebrate 77th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Robert Pratt
Mr. and Mrs Robert Pratt of Manchester will be celebrating their 77th wedding anniversary on November 23rd. Robert will also be celebrating his 100th birthday on November 26th.
Klager preparing for Annual Senior Luncheon
Luther C. Klager Elementary school is preparing for their annual Senior Citizen luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at 10:45 am. This annual event welcomes all senior citizens of Manchester to have a tour of the school, enjoy some festive entertainment, and eat lunch with 3rd and 4th grade students. This is […]
Trump wins presidency – Local election results
As of 2:45 am Wednesday, Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the Presidency. And while Washtenaw County overall went for Hilary Clinton over Trump, four of Manchester area’s five precincts, all except the Village, went for Trump over Clinton. While the outcome of the presidential race was uncertain for most of the night, other races […]
2016 Community Resource Center Banquet honors local volunteers
Friday night, the Manchester Community Resource Center held its 29th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet, attended by almost 200 representatives of Manchester’s community groups and non-profit organizations. Twenty-two community members were nominated this year by their organizations to receive recognition for their outstanding volunteerism. After a night of eating, drinking, fundraising, and award presentations, seven special awards were […]
“Mobile Winter Farms Market” to begin this week in Manchester
If you are mourning the end of farmers market season or wondering how many days until your garden is done for the winter and you’ll have to switch over to grocery store veggies trucked in from great distances, we’ve got exciting news. The Chelsea Farmers Market, a program of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, is offering […]
Manchester Community School Foundation’s 2nd Annual Family Trivia Night
submitted by Theresa Herron Families and friends from near and far gathered Saturday night at the Freedom Township Hall, to vie for a coveted “TRIVIA NIGHT CHAMPION” t-shirt. The Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted their second annual Family Trivia Night, to raise money for grants and program support for the school district. Prior to the event, students across the school […]
Pre-vote and post-vote pray sanctuary to be open on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 8, the sanctuary of Sharon United Methodist Church (UMC) will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, to those wanting to pray, seek peace and/or collect their thoughts before and after voting. A formal prayer service will be held from 12:15 to 1 pm. This service will be led by Pastor […]
Halloween 2016 – caramel apples, pumpkin bowling, trick-or-treating
Manchester was full of local and out-of-town trick-or-treaters last Monday night. Barry Allen of the Manchester Lions Club, thought that they had over 200 kids participate in pumpkin bowling, but stated, “nobody kept track.” Elizabeth Beaudoin of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce stated, “It just left you with a really good feeling at the […]
