Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Adiska Dental hosting Christmas party for local senior citizens

Tuesday December 17th, from 5:30-7:30 pm, Adiska Family Dental will be hosting a “Christmas Party” at the Shoppes of Alber Mill for local senior citizens looking for a fun activity without having to drive out of town. Attendees will be painting a Christmas Gnome on canvas that they can take home with them. The painting […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Co-Op Preschool revives the Chili Cook-off

As an addition to the Christmas in the Village celebration, the Manchester Co-Op Preschool will hold its traditional Chili Cook-off on December 7th at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 110 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station). Doors open to the public at 5 pm. There will also be a silent and live auction. “We […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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.

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

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, […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]