Visit with & write to Santa
If they missed visiting with Santa last weekend, children can visit with Santa on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill on Saturday, December 14th from noon to 2 pm and Saturday, December 21st from noon to 2 pm. Additionally, Manchester’s special delivery Santa Mailbox is located on the porch at the Shoppes of […]
Scouting for Food collection day set for December 15th
Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 would like your help in supporting Manchester Family Services this holiday Season. They will be collecting nonperishable foods, personal care items & cleaning supplies (please no glass or expired goods). Manchester Family Services will be distributing all the goods collected to members of our community on December 21 at their annual Christmas Shop. Scouts will place bags […]
Manchester Community Brass Band Christmas concert
Nothing sounds more like Christmas than brass instruments playing holiday favorites! Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Manchester Community Brass Band performing their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of the the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 510 East Ann Arbor Street. The concert […]
Guest speaker set for Sunday at Victory Baptist
On Sunday, December 8, Professor William Wagner of Salt and Light Global in Lansing will be speaking at each of three services at Victory Baptist Church in Manchester on the need to contend earnestly for the faith in our present day and culture. In his exposition on the Book of Jude, Professor Wagner explains how […]
Guide to 2019 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2019 Schedule of Events Thursday, December 5th 3 pm to 7 pm Winter Farmers Market Acorn Farmers’ Market and Cafe, 327 West Main Street Fresh produce, local raised eggs, meat and poultry, salmon, baked goods, fire roasted coffee, handmade pasta, sauces will be for sale. Craft classes will be offered. […]
Downtown gears up for Small Business Saturday
On November 30, a number of Manchester stores and restaurants will be taking part in the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that helps to bring communities together in support of their favorite small businesses. Nine years ago, in the midst of the largest recession in recent memory, American Express started to promote Small Business Saturday […]
MFS Christmas Shop announces adoption program and gift giving
Submitted by Mary Sue Moore, Manchester Family Service As the holiday season approaches, Manchester Family Service (MFS) seek ways to brighten the lives of those families and individuals in need through its annual Christmas Project. Through this annual activity, MFS coordinates the efforts of persons, organizations and businesses in our community to provide gifts, food, […]
2019 annual holiday luncheon for senior citizens
Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 E. Main Street, is once again hosting the Annual Manchester Area Senior Citizen Luncheon. This year ,the event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th. Senior citizens may start arriving at 10 am, with the program starting at around 10:45 am. The holiday luncheon will be provided by the […]
Nutrition class set for Dec. 8
Do you have questions about how to eat well and support your health through food? Manchester United Methodist Church is partnering with Eastern Michigan University’s Dietetics Program to host a nutrition class on Sunday, Dec. 8 from noon to 1 pm. The class will include free food tastings, educational handouts, and an opportunity to ask […]
Freedom Childcare Center’s Annual Christmas Program
Freedom Childcare Center’s children will have their annual Christmas program service on December 8th at 3 pm. at St Thomas Lutheran Church, 1001 West Ellsworth Road. Everyone is invited to come and see the children share the message of Jesus’ birth. Refreshments will be served afterward.
