Witches Night Out contest winners!
Manchester held its 3rd Annual Witches Night Out on Saturday, bringing visitors in from all over for shopping, eating, drinking … and competing! Organizers Sue LaRocque, Merrill Guerra, and Kathy LaHaie, all three downtown business owners, held contests at the end of the night for Best Costume, Best Hat, and Best Cackle, and a drawing […]
COVID Vaccine Clinic at Emanuel Church
by Sara Swanson Michigan Medicine will be holding a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, November 3, from noon to 4pm at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 West Main St. The vaccine is available for adults 19 years and older. No appointments needed. Vaccines are on a first come, first served basis. […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Millie’s Coffeehouse
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Millie’s Coffeehouse on Saturday, November 4, at 11am in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Come try free samples of delicious seasonal brews and get the story on why this […]
Bingo for all ages!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Chef Keegan baking series continues
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for the next installment in his new series on Thursday, November 2. At 6pm in the Village Room, join Keegan to learn the science behind versatile ingredients in this fun, educational series — Baking: Spice, the Variety […]
Maker Night continues bi-monthly at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Makers in all mediums are invited to bring their latest project to the Manchester District Library (MDL) and get inspiration from other participants during Maker Nights. If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, felt, weave, spin, paint, draw, sculpt, model, fold, glue, assemble, collect, display, or craft in any […]
Photos: Skeletons & more make for spooky Halloween yard displays!
by Sara Swanson The Village of Manchester has been invaded by an army of skeletons! Backed up by inflatables, spiderwebs, pumpkins, cornstalks, bats, hats, cats, and more, this year’s Halloween rivals Christmas in decoration quantity and must surpass it in decoration creativity! If you are looking for a fun afternoon activity, hop in your car […]
Obituary: Gale A. Steinaway
Gale A. Steinaway, age 71, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gale was born on June 25, 1952, to Harold and Julia (Ahrens) Steinaway. Gale lived his entire life on the family’s farm in Manchester. Gale will be missed by his daughter, Julia, and her husband, Dave Carson; his longtime […]
Letter to the editor: The time is now to update and renovate our schools to compete with our neighbors
October 19, 2023 Dear Editor, Riverside Intermediate School: Opened in 1954. Luther C. Klager Elementary School: Opened in 1968. The “New” Manchester Jr./Sr. High School: Opened in 2004. As we consider the Bond Renewal proposal from the Manchester Community Schools, and the upcoming vote on that proposal on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, it’s time that […]
