Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Nerf war, chili cook-off, Easter bunny and more - Manchester Sportsman’s Club calendar of events

submitted by Scott Poet, Manchester Sportsman’s Club The Manchester Sportsman’s Club is proud to announce the 2019 calendar of events for January thru April. All the events listed are open for the community to enjoy. For any event listed or future events, please visit www.manchestersportsmanclub.org or our Facebook Page for details. All the events are […]

 Sara Swanson

Ladies Society prepares for 6th Annual Chocolate Potluck

The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold their sixth Annual Chocolate potluck on January 19th, 2019 at 1 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All women and girls are invited. This event is FREE and is just for fun; it is not […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester couple to be honored at Conservation District's annual meeting

Plant Pathologist Dr. David Roberts will present on the “Health of Michigan Urban Forests” at the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s 71st Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held 6 pm Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will also include […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester Library offers a special lineup of events in January

submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is launching 2019 with a bang, offering some great speakers and events in January. Along with the regular weekly offerings, such as Story Time, Coloring, Knit Night, and Family Game Time, the library has booked several guest speakers. At 11 am on Saturday, Jan. […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener?

A six-week Master Rain Gardener Certification Class is being planned by the MSU Extension that will help participants design their own rain garden step by step. The class will be held from 9:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13, at the MSU Extension Classroom located at 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor. The cost for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Keep lighting the way--here's how!

After the past few weeks of reading luminaria articles, are you ready to participate, or are you confused? If your answer is "ready," then all you will need to get ready are these instructions: Pick up your candle kits in the garage of the Kingsley-Jenter House (302 E. Main Street), starting  Friday, December 21st, 10 am - 4 pm; […]

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel Church to present 43rd Annual Live Nativity

Emanuel United Church of Christ will present its 43rd Live Nativity on Thursday and Friday, December 20 & 21 from 7 to 9 pm, in the courtyard between the church and fellowship hall located at 324 West Main Street. Stop by and observe this long standing Manchester tradition which started in 1976. Through the years, these evenings have brought the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

New hosts for Crazy Ca$h Night

For 19 years, on the first Saturday in March, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester has held the hugely popular Crazy Ca$h Night. As a successful fund-raiser, the event has poured tons of money back into the Manchester schools, library, preschools, athletic department, and many, many more local organizations But in August, the Kiwanis  announced that due […]

 Sara Swanson

Local churches' 2018 Christmas services

Would you like to attend a local Christmas service this year? Bethel Church, located at 10425 Bethel Church Road, will hold a Christmas Eve Service on December 24th with candlelight worship at 5 pm and holy communion at 7:30 pm.  Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 West Main Street, will hold Christmas Eve […]

 Sara Swanson

Special church services for those finding Christmas difficult

Two local churches are offering special Christmas services for those finding Christmas difficult this year; especially for those lonely, grieving, overwhelmed, or struggling. Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor Street will be holding a Shalom service on Wednesday, December 19th at 7 pm. It is intended for anyone feeling disconnected from the […]