Manchester Community Dance set for March 2
There’s going to be a community dance–and you are invited! Just what, exactly, is a community dance? Traditionally, it’s an opportunity to gather together and share a fun activity in your own community. That sounds easy enough, but what is not so easy is getting the word out and making the entire community feel welcome. […]
Gathering this week to celebrate 1969 MHS basketball team
submitted by Kathleen Graddy, 1969 varsity cheerleader It was a big year in basketball for the Manchester High School class of 1969 and their teammates. That was the year the MHS boys topped out their league by winning the Lenawee County Athletic Association championship. This Tuesday, February 12, students of that era will celebrate by […]
Presenters needed for 2019 Math & Science Night
Klager/Riverside Math and Science Night 2019 is scheduled for Friday, April 26th this year from 6 to 8 pm at Klager Elementary School located at 405 Ann Arbor St. The educational evening, organized with support from the PTO and Manchester Wellness Coalition, is looking for volunteer presenters to share their love of science and math with students and families. Each presenter […]
Annual spaghetti supper at Bethel Church
Saturday, February 23, 2019 is the date for Bethel’s Annual Spaghetti Supper. Spaghetti and Vegetarian Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts will be served from 5 – 6:30 pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of the 60+ fabulous items offered through a Choice Raffle or by Silent Auction. […]
Sportsman Club prepares for Chili Cook-off
The Manchester Sportsman Club will host a Chili Cook-off on Saturday, February 23, at the Sportsman Club headquarters, 8501 Grossman Road. Doors open at 4:30 pm, with tasting beginning at 5 pm. There is a $10 per person cover charge, which includes tasting from all contestants. Soft drinks and dessert will be available to purchase, […]
St. Thomas Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
St. Thomas Lutheran Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 9th from 5 to 7:30 pm benefiting Dr. Kim Jackson. The dinner will be held at Freedom Township Hall, located at 11508 E. Pleasant Lake Rd. Dinner is “all you can eat” and will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Meals are $10 for […]
Take your child to the library day
by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Grab the kids and bring them to the Manchester District Library Saturday, February 2 for national “Take Your Child to the Library Day.” We have a fun-filled pancake pajama party planned. Ms Karen and Ms Angela will be cooking pancakes and reading stories. And, who knows what other surprises they […]
CRC’s Life Stories social hour
The Community Resource Center (CRC)-hosted, social hour “Life Stories” has four upcoming meetings scheduled. It will be meeting on Tuesday, February 12th, Tuesday March 12th, Tuesday April 9th, and Tuesday May 14th. All meetings will be from 1 – 2 pm in the CRC office at Riverside Intermediate School and facilitated by Kathy Walz, LMSW, the Behavioral Health Navigator from St. […]
Mens Club Ice Skating Party set for Feb 9
The Manchester Mens Club will be holding their Annual Ice Skating Party on Saturday, February 9th at 2 pm. The event is free. The Mens Club will serve hot dogs, fire pits, and hot chocolate for those who attend. Austin Scott of the Mens Club stated that the rink they’ve been preparing in Wurster Park will be […]
REBOOT, a course to re-acclimate and spiritually heal military members, coming to Manchester
REBOOT Combat Recovery, a non-profit support system that focuses on healing the spiritual and moral injuries of war is hosting a free 12-week combat trauma recovery course in Manchester starting March 4, 2019, from 6-8 pm on Monday evenings. Created to aid service members and their families work through their post-traumatic stress and rejoin civilian […]
