2023 Farm to Table Event to be held at Alber Orchard
by Sara Swanson Save the date! The 2023 Farm to Table Dinner Event will be held at Alber Orchard on Bethel Church Road in Manchester on the afternoon of Sunday, September 10. Mike and Therese Bossory, owners of Alber Orchard, have donated the use of the Orchard for the event, which will be held in […]
What’s going on at the Blacksmith Shop?
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society Two classes remain for the first Winter Class Session at the Blacksmith Shop. Coming this evening (Monday, February 27, 6–9pm) is Paper Cutting. Learn the art of several paper-cutting approaches to make ornaments, stationery, and shelf paper. We will learn the basics of paper cutting or “Scherenschnitte.” […]
Winter Survival Series continues in March at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Winter Survival Series of fun-filled activities for all ages will continue into March at the Manchester District Library (MDL). Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for more information about these and other great programs coming soon to the MDL. Dr. Seuss Book Club March […]
The streets of Jerusalem in Manchester
submitted by St. Mary Parish Office On Friday, March 10, the people of St. Mary Church in Manchester invite their friends and neighbors to step back in time and enter into a powerful moment of history! Throughout the centuries, Christians around the world have remembered in a special way the journey Jesus walked on His […]
Free children’s books all March long at the Friends of the Library’s used book sale
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on the second, March is designated as National Reading Month. Children’s books, […]
Community Connection Night at Riverside
by Sara Swanson Have you wondered how you can help the school district move past the turmoil of last year? Manchester Community Schools, along with C.A.R.E. in Schools, school improvement consultants, invites employees and district families as well as the wider community to a Community Connection Night at Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 E […]
Ashes at sunrise — or beyond
Submitted by St. Mary’s Parish Office This Wednesday will be that unique day during the calendar year when we see many of our friends and co-workers walking around with dark smudges on their foreheads — and they usually are so well-groomed! When and why does this occur? It would be “Ash Wednesday,” the day Christians […]
144th Alumni Banquet announced for June!
submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Class of 1973 The Manchester High School Alumni Association is excited to announce the 144th Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 17, at Manchester High School. The banquet is a memorable occasion for Alumni and guests to socialize and reminisce along with special recognition to the classes of 1943, […]
Learn about the “roots“ of your health — and more — at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library’s two-part program, “Rooting for Your Health“ with Dr. Nia Aguirre, originally planned for February 16 and February 23, 2023, is being rescheduled. New dates for the clinic have been set for February 23 and March 2, 2023. Stop by the library or visit the […]
Come discover your natural world at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Kathy Claflin, Waterloo Natural History Association The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center has announced its public programs for March 2023, sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. On Sunday, March 5, discover HERPS! MICHIGAN’S AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES from 2pm to 3pm. Nature Discovery will bring live snakes and turtles that can be found […]
