Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Brass Christmas Concert

The Manchester Brass Christmas Concert will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 16 at the Manchester United Methodist Church. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated.

 Sara Swanson

Christmas blood drive

Manchester will be holding its annual Christmas Blood Drive this year on Friday, December 21st at the St. Mary Parish Center from 1 to 7 pm. Call Marja Warner at 734-428-9506 to make an appointment to give blood.

 Sara Swanson

December events at the Manchester District Library: Artist Showcase, Hat/Mitten Drive , and more!

The Manchester District Library will be holding their Annual Local Artist Showcase from December 1st - 30th featuring works by prominent local artists. Many will be available for purchase. Come to the library and find a special one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one or just to admire the pieces on display! In addition, the library will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Where will Santa be on Saturday?

If you missed visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Christmas in the Village this weekend, don't worry! Santa will be stationed on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, 201 East Main Street from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday December 8th, 15th and 22nd. (Santa will not be at Alber Orchard and […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Riverfolk prepares for Nov 27 #GivingTuesday

submitted by Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization At Saturday’s packed Blacksmith Shop Concert featuring Creole du Nord, Riverfolk Music & Arts announced it will participate in #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving tomorrow, November 27. More than 50 guests gathered to listen to the colorful sounds and textures of the Manchester-based band led by Mark […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Men's Club begins annual Christmas tree sale

On Sunday morning, the Manchester Men's Club, along with the help of a dozen Manchester High School soccer players, picked up 210 Christmas trees and delivered them to Chi-Bro Park to prepare for the Men's Club annual sale. Trees this year include blue spruce, Canaan Fir, or Douglas Fir, and all trees are $45. Local […]

 Sara Swanson

Donna Lasinski holding a Manchester coffee hour

State Representative Donna Lasinski will be holding a coffee hour in the Village Room, located on the lower level of Village Hall/Manchester District Library at 912 City Road on Saturday, December 8th from 10 to 11 am. Representative Lasinski was just reelected for her second term. Stop in and join her for coffee and conversation […]

 Sara Swanson

Guide to 2018 Christmas in the Village

Manchester Christmas in the Village 2018 Schedule of Events Thursday, November 29th 6:30 pm Resident Outdoor Decorating Contest Judging - Decorations will be judged in the categories of best “Twas’ the Night before Christmas/Victorian” theme, most Clark Griswold/over the top, and most Manchester spirit. A master, interactive map will be available week of the event, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Senior citizens annual holiday luncheon to be held at Riverside

The annual holiday luncheon served free to Manchester area senior citizens will be held in a different location this year due to the re-configuration of the school district buildings. Riverside Intermediate School at 710 E. Main Street, which was put back into service this year after a one-year hiatus, will be the site of the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Historical Society to open gift shop at Kingsley-Jenter house

Need a special holiday gift for the history lover in your family? Something unique (and not plastic or electronic) to give your kids or grandchildren? Or are you wondering where to find a special Manchester-style decoration to send to an out-of-town friend who loves our community as much as you do? Starting in just a […]