Phrenology, Ghosts, and burying grounds? MAHS meets Thursday
The Manchester Area Historical Society will hold its next general membership meeting on Thursday, October 12, 7 pm at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main. We’ll have a general update on ongoing activities and plans, followed by a program entitled “Manchester’s Old Burying Ground – Where Is It, Who’s There, What Happened? Phrenology, Ghosts, What […]
Fright night at TCA features Manchester residents!
Celebrate Halloween with The Tecumseh Players, the TCA Big Band & VocalAires, and Tecumseh Youth Theatre as they present “Fright Night at the TCA.” The “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will be presented as an old-fashioned style radio show, complete with sound effects and music by the TCA Big Band & VocalAires, on Friday, October 20, […]
MDL to host renowned genealogist for presentation on research in foreign countries
submitted by Char Major Manchester District Library Family History Guild will be hosting Katherine Willson, speaking on the topic of “Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries” on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 7 pm at the Manchester District Library in the conference room next to the elevator on the first floor. Katherine Willson is a […]
Kiwanis cider sale THIS Saturday
This coming Saturday, Oct 7th, Manchester’s Kiwanis and its high school branch, Key Club, will be holding their annual cider sale from 9 am-1 pm. Members will be stationed at the intersection of Main St and M-52 and on the sidewalk in front of the post office at the corner of Main and Clinton Streets selling half-gallon jugs of […]
National Walk to School Day Oct. 4
National Walk to School Day will be observed on October 4th. Come join in on the fun here in Manchester! Meeting places are Wurster Park, and the former Middle School, which meet at 7:25 a.m. then leave at 7:30 a.m. Those groups then head to Chi-Bro Park to meet others who can arrive at 7:40 a.m. […]
CRC seeks nominees for super volunteers to honor at upcoming banquet
Over the past 29 years, the Community Resource Center has hosted the Volunteer Recognition Banquet and Fundraiser so area organizations can put a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to make their organization and, in turn, the community successful. The CRC has now sent out volunteer nomination letters to all of the non-profit […]
Community Resource Center to continue “life stories” social hour for seniors
The Community Resource Center, located 410 City Road, hosted their first social hour for seniors on Tuesday, August 22. The theme was life stories. Everyone was encouraged to share something from their past present or future. It was so successful that it will be continuing and two more life story-themed social hours have been scheduled for […]
Zion Lutheran Church to hold Sauerkraut Supper
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads in Freedom Township, is holding its annual Sauerkraut Supper on Saturday, October 14th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade pies and beverages. The church community will be partnering with the Washtenaw […]
Meals for Haiti packing on Oct. 21
Working with I92 Ministries, community members will pack 10,000 meals for the people of Haiti on October 21, at the Fellowship Hall of Sharon United Methodist Church (located at M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester, Michigan) and we invite your participation. The event will be held 9 am -1 pm. Volunteers and Financial Gifts are Needed. […]
