Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Local woman to appear in TCA presentation of “A Christmas Carol“

The Tecumseh Players, the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, and the TCA Big Band & VocalAires have teamed to present “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 10, at 2 and 7pm, and on Sunday, December 11, at 2pm.  It will be presented as a 1940s-style radio show complete with sound effects and music by the […]

 Sara Swanson

MDL Holiday Drive reminders

by Sara Swanson Two weeks ago, the Manchester District Library announced it is holding a holiday drive in support of the Community Resource Center by accepting donations of new cooking tools and supplies through December 30. They would like to clarify that items should be NEW, unopened, in their original packaging/with labels, and be donated […]

 Sara Swanson

RRD and MDL cohost local author Ken Magee for book talk and signing

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library River Raisin Distillery (RRD) and Manchester District Library (MDL) will cohost local historian and collector of Michigan memorabilia Ken Magee on Sunday, November 20. Magee will present his new coffee-table book, The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide. Co-authored with Brian Snider, The Ultimate Michigan Football Program […]

 Sara Swanson

Grants available for childcare entrepreneurs

by Sara Swanson Are you an unlicensed or recently licensed childcare provider in Manchester? Are you thinking about starting a childcare business? Would you be interested in a grant to become licensed or expand your business? Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs announced last week that their Child Care Licensing Bureau will begin accepting […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Veterans Day program set for Friday morning at Klager

The “Veterans Wall“ is a popular attraction at Klager Elementary, and grows each year. submitted on behalf of Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 Veterans Day is this Friday — November 11, 2022. Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 each year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh […]

 Sara Swanson

Public forum on future of Alumni Field scheduled

by Sara Swanson In 2016, Manchester Community Schools began holding meetings to determine how best to allocate the shrinking student body among the four buildings owned by the district in order to cut costs and more efficiently use the spaces. Also discussed at the time was the future of Alumni Memorial Athletic Field, the entrance […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade

The Manchester Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade is scheduled this year for Friday, December 2, kicking off the 2022 Christmas in the Village event.  Organizations, teams, businesses, and individuals are invited to light up their vehicles, their animals, or a float, or to gather a group to walk the parade route. To participate, line […]

 Sara Swanson

Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Free Thanksgiving meal at Chelsea Hospital

by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Thanksgiving? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is bringing back their free Thanksgiving 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 […]

 Sara Swanson

SUMC invites community to help pack meals for the hungry

submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church (SUMC) invites the community to join them for a meal-packing event on November 15 at 7pm at the Fellowship Hall located at 19890 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, north of the Sanctuary building. Come join an assembly line of volunteers and help fill bags of rice […]

 Sara Swanson

Three fall nature hikes: birding, family scavenger hunt, and fitness!

by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be offering three hikes in the Manchester area next weekend, all led by county naturalist Kelsey Dehring. All hikes are free of charge but must be registered for in advance. The first hike will be fall-birding themed and will take place Saturday, November 19, from 8 […]