Free Christmas meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Christmas? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is hosting a free meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining room […]
Local health professionals invited to participate in the Manchester Community Health Fair
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Calling all health-related businesses and organizations! With the new year come New Year’s resolutions; and top of that list is HEALTH. The Manchester District Library (MDL) would love to invite all of our local health professionals to participate in the Manchester Community Health Fair. On Saturday, January 31, […]
Last 4-Corners Protectors gathering of the year planned for this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer This Friday, December 19, is our last 4-Corners Protecters gathering of 2025. Join us from 4pm to 5pm for a peaceful message of good will to all people and our earth. To honor the holiday season celebrated in different ways by people of hope and faith, come dressed with […]
2025 Manchester-area Christmas church services
by Sara Swanson This year’s local church services include: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 5pm and 7:30pm on Christmas Eve. Community Bible Church, located at 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 6pm. […]
Manchester District Library holiday hours
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will be closed for the Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. Regular hours will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. The library will also close for the New Year holiday Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1. Regular hours will […]
CRC holiday closure information
from Manchester Community Resource Center The Manchester Community Resource Center will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, through Friday, January 2, so our staff and volunteers can spend time with their families. If you need emergency food during this time, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Manchester District Library to pick up bags of non-perishable […]
Manchester UMC offering Blue Christmas Service for anyone struggling with the holidays
submitted by Pastor Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, especially for those carrying grief, loneliness, or heavy memories. To provide a place of comfort and reflection, Manchester United Methodist Church will host a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 17, at 11:30am. The service is […]
Homemade Holiday Make & Take at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Spoil your friends and family (or yourself!) with homemade gifts this holiday season. Join Manchester District Library staff on Monday, December 15, at 3:30pm, and make two DIY recipes in a jar and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods. The event will be held in the Village Room on the lower […]
Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale has started!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park began this weekend with the help of the Manchester Animal Club and Robotics team, and will run until all of the trees are gone. Trees will be for sale Mondays through Fridays from 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 9am to 5pm, […]
Time to donate Toys for Tots
by Sara Swanson You can help put toys under a child’s Christmas tree, right here in Manchester. The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are running their annual Toys for Tots campaign. All the toys collected will be remain in the Manchester area. Bring your new, unwrapped toys to any of the […]
