Time to register for Christmas in the Village parade and contests!
Christmas in the Village will once again include many contests this year! The third Annual resident outdoor decorating contest will have two categories, “Most Christmas Spirit” and “Most Manchester Spirit.” The deadline to enter is this Friday, November 22. Judging will take place Thursday, December 5th from 6:30 to 9 pm. Winners will be announced […]
Manchester Area Sacred Music and Thanksgiving Service
Manchester area congregations will be presenting an Annual Service of Thanksgiving with choral and hand bell selections at 3 pm on Sunday, November 24th in the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 19890 Pleasant Lake Road. A time for fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service. Everyone is welcome.
Zion Lutheran Church offering Thanksgiving Eve service
Grateful to be home for the holiday? Begin your Thanksgiving in worship together at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Road, on the corner of S. Fletcher and Waters Road. Everyone is invited to a Thankgsgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 27, at 7:30 pm. Holy Communion will be offered in a relaxed […]
Will you be alone on Thanksgiving?
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host residents in the community who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving or who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal. Anyone who would like to attend is invited to gather for a free meal at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea on Thursday, November 28 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is required and space […]
Come help form a new charity resale shop!
Manchester residents have felt the absence of Worth Repeating, the non-profit resale store that served as a provider of inexpensive, used clothing, shoes, books, gifts and even furniture, since its closing in 2017. A group of residents headed up by Pat Sahakian want to reboot the endeavor by forming “Worth Repeating Again”, and they would […]
Family History Guild to welcome guest speaker
The local Family History Guild will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, starting at 6:30 pm. “November has historically been dedicated to researching veterans or different topics related to veterans,” said Charlotte Major, one of the organizers of the Guild. “In the past we have often shared how and where to research veterans, […]
Manchester Thespian Society to present Clue!
submitted by Jacob Mann, Manchester Thespian Society The Manchester Thespian Society (formerly the Manchester High School Drama Club) is producing and performing Clue! based on the board game by The Parker Brothers, and the movie by Jonathan Lynn. Our cast and crew have been working since September to put this fabulous show on for our […]
Veteran’s Day Luncheon
submitted by Elizabeth Wallace, American Legion Auxiliary A Veteran’s Day Luncheon will be held on Sunday November 10th at the Legacy Events Center in Manchester. The lunch is being catered by Stockwell Catering and is open to ALL VETERAN’S and their families. Lunch begins at 12:30pm. Editors note: This article originally stated lunch begins at noon […]
Commercial open house set for Friday, November 1
As three of its larger retail stores closed within six months, the future of Manchester’s downtown has been a concern to many. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) have been contacting and working with a variety of different grocery store chains to help fill the gap left by the […]
Winter Farmers Market starts Friday!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market/Acorn Farmers Market & Cafe Board The Winter Farmers Market is ready for customers to purchase healthy food needed for making meals. The location is 327 W. Main St. and the market starts this Friday, November 1. The market will be open three days a week for four hours each day. […]
