50 years of MHS wrestling to be celebrated at 141st Alumni Banquet
This year, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the Manchester High School Wrestling Program! The Alumni Association will be honoring former and current wrestlers at this year’s Alumni Banquet, and all are encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars! The Alumni Banquet, which will be Manchester’s 141st, will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at […]
Scrapbooking fundraiser for missions
Are you a fan of scrapbooking? Sharon United Methodist Church is holding a “Crop Till U Drop For Missions” fundraiser on Saturday, January 20 from 9am to 8pm at their Fellowship Hall located at 19980 Pleasant Lake Road. This event is for ages 11 and up, costs $35/person, and includes a light breakfast, lunch and […]
Become a Master Rain Gardener!
What is a Master Rain Gardener? Come train with us, and find out! Rain Gardens filter out pollutants so that our streams and rivers run clean. Anyone can plant one in their own back yard! During our Master Rain Gardener Certification Class, held every Wednesday at 9:30 am, from Jan 17 – Feb 14, you will learn […]
Crazy Ca$h tickets going fa$t!
An “amazing” response to the pre-sale of Crazy Ca$h tickets has set a record of sales prior to Dec. 31. “There are only 19 tickets left,” said Kiwanis member Pat Vailliencourt. “We have some awesome sideboard prizes again this year, along with the $5,000 grand prize.” The March 3, 2018 event may be your last-ever opportunity […]
Upcoming historical society meeting; Sesquicentennial books on sale!
The next general meeting of the Manchester Area Historical Society is Thursday, January 11, 7 pm at the Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main. We will hold a short business meeting on Society activities including our 2018 membership drive, and our planned volunteer support at the annual Kiwanis Crazy Cash event in March. As you may […]
What’s your plan? The Manchester Library hosts free estate planning presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Let’s talk estate planning. No, please, don’t run away. We get it. Estate planning isn’t the easiest subject to tackle. It’s all so complicated. Wills. Trusts …what’s the difference? And there are so many other things you would probably rather do on a Saturday … such as read the […]
2018 Boater Safety Courses announced
Washtenaw county has announced its 2018 boater safety courses: 2/10/18 LRC Michigan Room 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 3/17/18 Dexter Creekside Intermediate 2615 Baker Rd. Dexter, MI 3/24/18 Ypsilanti Recrecation Center 2025 E. Clark Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 3/31/18 LRC Superior Room 4135 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 4/14/18 Whitmore Lake High School Room B124 7430 […]
Ladies Society’s 5th Annual Chocolate Potluck
Are you a fan of chocolate? Are you a woman? This event is for you! The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold their 5th Annual All-Chocolate potluck on January 20th, 2018 at 2 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All […]
From a live nativity to bell ringing to brunch, Churches invite community in to celebrate Christmas
If you don’t attend a church in Manchester, but are looking for an opportunity to participate in the religious celebration of Christmas, Manchester’s churches offer a variety of services open to everyone! Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 West Main Street, will hold its 41st Annual Live Nativity and they invite the community to […]
A fun senior exercise program to start the New Year
Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 seniors can join a free and fun exercise program called Movin’ n Groovin’ in the Village Room on the lower level at 912 City Road, below the Manchester Library. This is the second year that teacher, Sarah Eckart, has been leading the class. Everyone remains seated as Sarah gets all […]
