Ring in the new year with bingo for all ages at the Library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, January 2, at 6:30pm, for a rousing round of bingo in the Teen Spot. Fun for the whole family! All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs […]
Lighting the way to peace and understanding
by Marsha Chartrand A small white bag, weighed down with a bit of sand and a votive candle burning inside offers each family in Manchester the opportunity to light the way for the Christ child to enter on Christmas Eve. A simple notion? Maybe, and maybe not. It was actually in 1977 that Karen Hinkley, […]
2024 Manchester area Christmas services
by Sara Swanson Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, even for those who don’t attend the rest of the year, and Manchester has several to offer. This year’s local church services include: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have a children’s Christmas program featuring their Jr. […]
In-person Master Rain Gardener class planned for Manchester
by Sara Swanson Have you thought about taking a Master Rain Gardener class in the past but not wanted to drive to Ann Arbor or do it over Zoom? Good news! River Raisin Watershed Council announced that they are holding an in-person Master Rain Gardener class in Manchester this coming spring. The class will be […]
Free Christmas meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Christmas? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is hosting a free meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining room […]
Manchester District Library’s holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday, Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 26. MDL will also close for the New Years’ holiday, Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1. Regular hours will resume on […]
Emanuel Church invites all children to be in its “no rehearsal“ Christmas pageant
submitted on behalf of Rev. Eugene Blair by Kathy Richardson, Emanuel UCC The message of the church is that the magic and grace of Christmas is with our families and children. We are seeking to share the story and message of Christmas in new ways. So we are calling all families and children for our […]
Holiday music at upcoming winter band concerts
Update from Manchester Community Schools 12-12-24: The Sixth Grade Winter Concert has been rescheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7pm. by Sara Swanson Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s sixth-grade band will be holding their […]
New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the charming River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 8am to 10am, […]
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: a sweet (and savory) make-and-take at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Visit the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Friday, December 20, at 3:30pm for Homemade Holiday: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice. Spoil your friends and family (or yourself!) with homemade gifts this holiday season. MDL will provide supplies to make instant hot chocolate spoons and both savory and sweet […]
