Manchester residents invited to Saline Christmas Crèche Exhibit
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 10 am to 5 pm, Holy Faith Church located at 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Saline, will be holding third annual “Follow the Star: Christmas Crèche Exhibit.” Laurie Tikkanen, of Holy Faith Church, explained that the event wasn’t widely publicized last year until after it was over and area […]
December filled with holiday cheer at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library December at the library begins with a sock drive in support of the Manchester Community Resource Center. Donations of new socks in all sizes and styles are welcome through Friday, December 20. Later in the month, the Manchester Quilting Guild will refresh their display with quilts of the […]
Local art crawl set for Dec. 14
Trying to think of activities to fill the already-busy holiday season can be a challenge. But it was one that Cheryl Coleman of Two Black Sheep Restaurant, and Steve Girbach of Manchester Underground Music & Arts, decided to take on. A couple hours of brainstorming later, they came up with the idea of a holiday-themed […]
Christmas tree sales start Dec. 1
The Manchester Men’s Club will hold its annual Christmas Tree Sale at Chi-Bro Park on Ann Arbor Hill, starting on Dec. 1. Mike Parks, chair of the tree sale, stated that the club (with help from high school groups) will start between 8-9 am on Sunday morning, set up the site, and head to Arends’ […]
Adiska Dental hosting Christmas party for local senior citizens
Tuesday December 17th, from 5:30-7:30 pm, Adiska Family Dental will be hosting a “Christmas Party” at the Shoppes of Alber Mill for local senior citizens looking for a fun activity without having to drive out of town. Attendees will be painting a Christmas Gnome on canvas that they can take home with them. The painting […]
Co-Op Preschool revives the Chili Cook-off
As an addition to the Christmas in the Village celebration, the Manchester Co-Op Preschool will hold its traditional Chili Cook-off on December 7th at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 110 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station). Doors open to the public at 5 pm. There will also be a silent and live auction. “We […]
Time to register for Christmas in the Village parade and contests!
Christmas in the Village will once again include many contests this year! The third Annual resident outdoor decorating contest will have two categories, “Most Christmas Spirit” and “Most Manchester Spirit.” The deadline to enter is this Friday, November 22. Judging will take place Thursday, December 5th from 6:30 to 9 pm. Winners will be announced […]
Manchester Area Sacred Music and Thanksgiving Service
Manchester area congregations will be presenting an Annual Service of Thanksgiving with choral and hand bell selections at 3 pm on Sunday, November 24th in the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 19890 Pleasant Lake Road. A time for fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service. Everyone is welcome.
Zion Lutheran Church offering Thanksgiving Eve service
Grateful to be home for the holiday? Begin your Thanksgiving in worship together at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Road, on the corner of S. Fletcher and Waters Road. Everyone is invited to a Thankgsgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:30 pm. Holy Communion will be offered in a relaxed […]
Will you be alone on Thanksgiving?
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host residents in the community who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving or who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal. Anyone who would like to attend is invited to gather for a free meal at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea on Thursday, November 28 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is required and space […]
