Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Annual wreath sale at MUMC

submitted by Jan M. Harris, Beta Pi Master Sorority Beta Pi Master Sorority will hold their annual wreath sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St. The fresh evergreen wreaths are locally made and will be $17 each, including bow. The money […]

 Marsha Chartrand

St. Joe Chelsea to host a community forum Tuesday

With COVID-19 cases rising around the state and in our community, St. Joe’s Chelsea will host a live virtual community forum on Tuesday, November 24 at noon. There will an opportunity to submit questions beforehand. An invitation link also will be posted to the hospital’s Facebook page. The hospital looks forward to sharing the latest […]

 Sara Swanson

Theis holding virtual coffee hour TODAY

Sen. Lana Theis announced Tuesday that she will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5:30 pm. The event, which will be held via Zoom, will feature special guests Sen. Ed McBroom, who chairs the Senate Oversight Committee, and Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who is the majority vice chair of […]

 Sara Swanson

Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar on hold

submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Sadly, Because of the Governor’s recent three-week pause, the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar has been “paused” until further notice. Please continue to monitor your local newspaper for additional announcements. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, your ongoing support, and your donations. They are […]

 Sara Swanson

Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar

submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Get in the Holiday Spirit at the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 27, 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, November 28, 10 am to 4 pm at the Freedom Town Hall, located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd. COVID may be here, but […]

 Sara Swanson

Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment is Nov. 1 to Dec. 15

submitted by Washtenaw Health Plan Office The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2020 for coverage starting January 1, 2021. The Washtenaw Health Plan (WHP) team can help you find the plan that’s best for you. WHP staff are trained Certified Application Counselors and are waiting to help […]

 Sara Swanson

Free Thanksgiving meal from St. Joe’s Chelsea

submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

MAHS Museum and Gift Shop open for Thursday night shopping!

In an attempt to maintain the Holiday traditions in Manchester in this year, the Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop will be participating in the Village’s Thursdays Before Christmas Event. The Historical Society will be open on Thursday November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, and 17 from 5 – 8 pm. The Museum […]

 Sara Swanson

Drive-through Santa visit, Frosty Maze & more Christmas in the Village events announced

We reported last week that Christmas in the Village will be downsized this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but that a Manchester Resident Lighting Contest will be held and St. Thomas which usually holds a German Bake Sale at Freedom Township Hall during Christmas in the Village is planning to go ahead with […]

 Sara Swanson

Drive-thru flu shot clinic rescheduled for Thursday

The Washtenaw County Health Department has rescheduled the drive-thru flu-shot clinic in Emanuel Church’s parking lot, 324 West Main Street, for this Thursday, November 12 from 1 to 5:30 pm. Anyone over 6 months can get a flu shot at the event and there will be no out-of-pocket expense, but organizers do ask that you […]