Free stewardship presentation offered by Washtenaw Conservation District
submitted by Pam Labadie, Huron River Watershed Council A free “farm talk” presentation, “Improving Profitability Through Land Stewardship: Lessons from Washtenaw County,” is being sponsored by the Washtenaw Conservation District, the Huron River Watershed Council, and the River Raisin Watershed Council from 10-11:30 am on Saturday, December 11 at the Saline Township Hall, located at […]
Yoga is back for Manchester seniors!
submitted by Betty Cummings, MASCC Yoga is back! Washtenaw Community College is planning to hold in-person Senior Focus classes during winter term beginning in January 2022. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., will, again, sponsor the yoga classes. They will be held at the Manchester United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 501 Ann Arbor Street, […]
Manchester Thespian Society to present “An Evening with Poe”
After a year and a half of cancellations and virtual performances, the high school drama club known as the Manchester Thespian Society presents “An Evening with Poe” live on the stage with an in-person audience! Thespian Society president, Miranda Buck, explained that an Evening with Poe is made up of plays based on two Edgar […]
South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) to host event for current and prospective students
The SWWC Open House & Business Showcase, “Preparing Tomorrow’s Essential Employees Today,” will take place on Tuesday, November 30 from 6 – 7:30 pm at Saline High School. The Showcase is presented by the SWWC and the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC). 10th grade students from the six Consortium districts — Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, […]
Participate in the Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade
After a year off for pandemic reason, the Manchester Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade will return this year on Friday, December 3, kicking off the 2021 Christmas in the Village event. Organizations, teams, businesses, and individuals are invited to light up your vehicle, your animals, a float, or a group that will walk. To […]
Manchester Music Mattress Fundraiser
The Manchester High School music program is inviting everyone to attend their second Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 20th, from 10 am-5 pm at the High School. They will have 25 different styles of brand-name mattresses on display for you to try out including Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic, Wellsville, Malouf, and Tranquility Sleep Systems. All […]
Downtown stores to stay open late on Thursday nights for holiday shopping
The Village of Manchester’s downtown holiday shopping hours are set to begin this Thursday! Stores and restaurants committing extended hours and being open until 8 pm on November 11th and 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th include River Raisin Mercantile, Sassy Peacock, Sweet Leilani’s, All Thingz Green, Sharon Valley Bike Shoppe, and SteeleGrafix. Manchester […]
Manchester Co-op Preschool to host Chili Cookoff
The Manchester Annual Chili Cookoff is being held this year on December 4, during Christmas in the Village, at the St Mary’s Parish Center on Madison Street. Doors open at 5 pm, and the live auction begins at 7. The Preschool board and staff are rounding up chili cookers now for this special and fun […]
Veterans invited to Klager Elementary to celebrate Veterans Day
submitted by Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 Veterans Day is this Thursday November 11, 2021. Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 every year in the U.S. in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I (previously known as […]
Upcoming events for all ages at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during November. Story Time Weekly on Tuesdays through November 30 | 11:15 am | MDL Youth Area Join Miss Stacia for stories, songs, and activities — recommended for ages 3 to 8. Story […]
