Christmas in the Village parade moves to Saturday, Men’s Club holding parade food drive
by Sara Swanson This year the Christmas in the Village parade is moving from Friday evening to Saturday evening, closing off the event instead of kicking it off. It will remain a lighted evening parade! Everyone is invited to decorate their vehicle, lawnmower, animal, or bike with lights and join in. Just show up at […]
Guide to Christmas in the Village 2025
by Sara Swanson Whether or not we have snow on the ground for this year’s Christmas in the Village, it is bound to be a festive event! This year, Christmas in the Village is all on one day, Saturday, December 6, with the evening lighted parade capping off the event instead of kicking it off […]
Manchester Wellness Center memberships now free for some seniors!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Wellness Center began 13 years ago in the unassuming brick building behind Riverside Intermediate School at 710 E Main, off the rear parking lot. It welcomes all ages and ability levels with the goal of making health and wellness accessible, friendly, and sustainable for everyone; from people who are just […]
Secretary of State mobile office coming to Manchester Senior Center
by Sara Swanson Do you have something you need to do in person at the Secretary of State but are having a hard time making it to Chelsea? A Secretary of State mobile office is coming to the Manchester Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot), on Friday, December 19, from 11am […]
Friends of Watkins Lake State Park volunteer stewardship workday
submitted by Geoffrey Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are requesting helping hands to join them for a volunteer stewardship workday to be held at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Saturday, December 6, from 10am to 12:30pm. Volunteers will help to […]
November school board meeting update: propane buses, interactive gym, and STEM field trip to New Orleans
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place the evening of Monday, November 17. All board members were present at the meeting. The meeting opened with a brief review of Robert’s Rules. A review of meeting minutes of the board operating procedures meeting, regular board of education meeting, capital improvement meeting, policy […]
Lions Club needs volunteers for Kids’ Christmas 2025
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Kids’ Christmas has been a Manchester tradition for many years. Starting back with the Civic Club, then to the Kiwanis along with the Lions, it is now coordinated solely by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Services. But the Lions Club needs volunteers from the […]
Manchester Co-Op Preschool holding annual chili cook-off
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Co-Op Preschool is holding their annual chili cook-off fundraiser on Saturday, December 13, at the River Raisin Distillery, located at 480 W Main St, from 5pm to 8pm. This event is adults only. Stephanie Little, teacher and program administrator of the Co-op Preschool, explained how the chili cook-off works. She […]
Jam & Suds opens its doors to Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary for its Holiday Boutique
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary This year Happy Hearts Feline Sanctuary will hold its Holiday Boutique at the Jam & Suds Factory (aka The MAT) located at 144 E Main St, thanks to the generosity of owner Paula Denton. Doors to the Boutique will open on Saturday, December 6, at 10am with […]
Sharin’ Women to host a women’s Christmas gathering, “Learning from Mary”
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Sharon Church’s Sharin’ Women will host a women’s Christmas gathering Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Come enjoy music and a lesson with reflection provided by Szonja Rozsa and her son Viktor Rozsa. What does it mean to say with Mary, “I am the Lord’s […]
