Memorial Day Parade 2018
The Memorial Day this year is Monday, May 28th. Manchester’s Memorial Day parade will begin at 11am this year. As always, the parade is a solemn event that will begin with a ceremony on the Main Street Bridge, proceed west through town stopping at the memorial in Wurster Park for a second ceremony, and ending with a […]
Third Thursdays coming to Manchester
Between the Farmers Market and Gazebo Concerts, summer Thursday nights in Manchester are always full of fun, but they are about to get even more exciting as downtown Manchester is introducing 3rd Thursdays! Last fall, downtown businesses experimented with staying open late on Thursdays combined with pop-up markets and food specials. This summer, they are […]
Registration forms, raffle tickets & more for 52nd Annual Canoe & Kayak Race!
submitted by Sybil Kolon On Sunday, May 20, the Annual Manchester Canoe/Kayak Race will continue, sponsored by Kiwanis of Manchester. The race started in April 1967 as part of the Centennial celebration of the founding of the Village of Manchester. From 1967 to 1987 the race included row boats! Kayaks were added in 1994. It has been held […]
Fourth Annual “Out of the Darkness” Walk set for May 20
submitted by Megan Linski, walk coordinator The Manchester High School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is set for this year on Sunday, May 20, at Carr Park. Registration begins at 2 pm, and the walk will start at 3 pm. The walk fights suicide by raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention […]
Historical Society Meeting and Village Green Tour – Thursday May 10
submitted by Ray Berg, President of Manchester Historical Society The next Manchester Area Historical Society general meeting is Thursday, May 10, 7:00 pm. For this month, we will meet at the Gazebo in Wurster Park on Main Street at 7:00 pm, where we will take a walking tour around the “Village Green.” We will stop at each building […]
First Farmers Market of season to feature Mothers Day Tea
The Manchester Farmers Market will start of its 2018 season on May 10th. In addition to plants, crafts, baked goods and produce for sale, the Farmers Market will be hosting a complimentary Mother’s Tea Featuring Iceni tea and Flo’s Bakery. The Mother’s Tea will start at 3:30 pm and continue while supplies last. There will also be […]
Placemaking presentation open to community
The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites you to attend a public meeting/presentation on “Placemaking,” which will be held Wednesday evening, May 16, 7:30 pm in the Village Room, Manchester Village Offices. Join the DDA, the Chamber of Commerce, the Manchester Area Historical Society, and other community organizations for an inspiring presentation by Gil White, Placemaking Consultant for the Michigan Realtors. […]
Gearing up for Bike to School Wednesday
As the weather improves, the number of bicycles joining the Walk to School program is growing, too! This Wednesday, May 9, is National Bike to School Day. Klager teacher and Walk to School coordinator Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to a record-breaking participation this week! The weather is predicted to be great, and the enthusiasm […]
15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing
by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce The 15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn. This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce. This annual fundraiser combines fun and […]
Walk to School warming up!
Last week’s walks to school showed an increase in participation with nearly 50 walkers each day and lots of new kids joining the crew. And a growing number of kids are getting to the point of earning a t-shirt, along with other prizes, for their regular participation! Teacher Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to next […]
