Free Thanksgiving meal from St. Joe’s Chelsea
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for […]
MAHS Museum and Gift Shop open for Thursday night shopping!
In an attempt to maintain the Holiday traditions in Manchester in this year, the Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop will be participating in the Village’s Thursdays Before Christmas Event. The Historical Society will be open on Thursday November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, and 17 from 5 – 8 pm. The Museum […]
Drive-through Santa visit, Frosty Maze & more Christmas in the Village events announced
We reported last week that Christmas in the Village will be downsized this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but that a Manchester Resident Lighting Contest will be held and St. Thomas which usually holds a German Bake Sale at Freedom Township Hall during Christmas in the Village is planning to go ahead with […]
Drive-thru flu shot clinic rescheduled for Thursday
The Washtenaw County Health Department has rescheduled the drive-thru flu-shot clinic in Emanuel Church’s parking lot, 324 West Main Street, for this Thursday, November 12 from 1 to 5:30 pm. Anyone over 6 months can get a flu shot at the event and there will be no out-of-pocket expense, but organizers do ask that you […]
Small “Christmas in the Village” event set
Like most other events, Manchester’s traditional Christmas in the Village will be downsized this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers wanted to make sure this popular event continued, despite social distancing and other regulations that have curtailed so many public activities. The main Christmas in the Village event will be something that everyone […]
Halloween caramel apples and pumpkin bowling at Acorn
Although there will be no caramel apples or pumpkin bowling this year at the Gazebo on Halloween evening, there will be free pumpkin bowling and caramel apple kit handout from 2-4 pm on Oct. 31 in the parking lot of Acorn Farmers Market and Café parking lot, 327 West Main. The caramel apple treat kits […]
Manchester District Library expands services and programming
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library services have continued to expand since phased re-opening began in July. Balancing community needs with public health guidelines, MDL is operating with special hours and policies in place. Visit manchesterlibrary.info/covid-19-service-updates.html for the most up-to-date information. Patrons can now choose from three service options: Curbside pickup: […]
Halloween fun at the library: All Hallows Read
The Manchester District Library will be hosting in-person spooky fun on Halloween. Kids, visit the library from 10 am-2 pm on October 31 for All Hallow’s Read. The library will be handing out books instead of candy. This year choose between Pete the Cat or a How to Draw Your Own Monster book (while supplies […]
The Clinton Library book sale has returned!
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
Lions Club Annual Cider Sale
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club The Manchester Lions will be holding its annual Cider Sales on Saturday, October 17th as has been done in the past. We inherited this fundraiser from the Kiwanis last year. Lion members and guests will be stationed on the corner of Main Street and M-52 from 9 am […]
