Free movie: “The Grinch“
The Klager & Riverside PTO is hosting their first FREE movie night of the year at Klager Elementary School on Friday, December 16, at 6pm in the gym. They will be showing The Grinch. Everyone is invited to attend, but adults must be present with child. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs or […]
Emanuel Church holds its 47th Live Nativity
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 47th year when the Christmas story silently comes to life Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the […]
Senior Citizens’ luncheon set for Wednesday at 11 am
by Marsha Chartrand For many years, the third and fourth graders at Manchester Community Schools have served the senior citizens of Manchester a delicious holiday dinner between Thanksgiving and Christmas. What was once baked turkeys, assisted by (themselves senior citizens) Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuyda of Freedom Township and much of the food cooked by […]
Soul Songstress Christmas Concert at the Manchester Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market Come join the Manchester Farmers Market, located at 455 West Main Street, on Wednesday, December 14, at 5:30pm, for a free Christmas Concert performed by the lovely “Soul Songstress,” Stacey Murray. Stacey is an award-winning singer-songwriter, not bound by genre, adding soulfulness to every song she sings. Stacey […]
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 […]
Free class about cookies!
by Sara Swanson Acorn Farmers Market and Café, which has ceased operations for now, provided multiple services to the community beyond sourcing local food. One of those was hosting free culinary classes. The next scheduled class is this Saturday, December 3, at 3pm. It is a free cookie class with Chef Keegan. Thankfully, Manchester Market […]
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Advent and Christmas Calendar 2022
submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Opportunities for Confession before Christmas Individual Times: Saturdays (except December 24) from 3:30 to 4:30pm Sundays from 8 to 8:15am and from 10 to 10:15am First Friday on December 2 from 8 to 9pm Additional Confession Time on Friday, December 23, from 7 to 8pm Advent Penance Services: […]
Guide to 2022 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2022 Schedule of Events Friday, December 2 Residential Lighting Contest goes live for voting Where: Residences in the Manchester area Description: Vote for the community favorite at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas by liking photos. Voting will be open December 2 through December 16. $100 prize to the house with the most votes! Winners […]
Men’s Club tree sale starts Friday
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Men’s Club is starting its annual Christmas Tree sale at Chi-Bro Park on Friday, November 25, at noon … shop early for the very best selection! The sale will continue until trees are sold out. But beware … they will sell out fast! Last year, the club sold nearly half […]
What’s going on at the Blacksmith Shop? Historic crafts — blacksmithing and textile work
submitted by Annette Siffin The joy of creating something useful by hand is an experience that is increasingly lost in our busy, digital, everyday world. The Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E Main St in Manchester, is working to keep that experience alive by demonstrating and teaching historic crafts. It’s a place where you are […]
