First Farmers Market of season to feature Mothers Day Tea
The Manchester Farmers Market will start of its 2018 season on May 10th. In addition to plants, crafts, baked goods and produce for sale, the Farmers Market will be hosting a complimentary Mother’s Tea Featuring Iceni tea and Flo’s Bakery. The Mother’s Tea will start at 3:30 pm and continue while supplies last. There will also be […]
Placemaking presentation open to community
The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites you to attend a public meeting/presentation on “Placemaking,” which will be held Wednesday evening, May 16, 7:30 pm in the Village Room, Manchester Village Offices. Join the DDA, the Chamber of Commerce, the Manchester Area Historical Society, and other community organizations for an inspiring presentation by Gil White, Placemaking Consultant for the Michigan Realtors. […]
Gearing up for Bike to School Wednesday
As the weather improves, the number of bicycles joining the Walk to School program is growing, too! This Wednesday, May 9, is National Bike to School Day. Klager teacher and Walk to School coordinator Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to a record-breaking participation this week! The weather is predicted to be great, and the enthusiasm […]
15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing
by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce The 15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn. This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce. This annual fundraiser combines fun and […]
Walk to School warming up!
Last week’s walks to school showed an increase in participation with nearly 50 walkers each day and lots of new kids joining the crew. And a growing number of kids are getting to the point of earning a t-shirt, along with other prizes, for their regular participation! Teacher Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to next […]
MCSF celebrity server night at Frank’s Place & Dairy Queen
Manchester’s teachers and administrators are getting ready for the annual Celebrity Server Night, a Manchester tradition for more than 15 years. On Tuesday, May 1st from 4 to 8 pm, Manchester Community Schools teachers and staff will put on aprons and work alongside regular staff at the Dairy Queen and Frank’s Place. All tips and gratuities collected […]
Library hosts local author of Caregiver Coffeebreak
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Are you a caregiver to a sick or disabled parent, spouse, or child? On Saturday, May 5th from 11 am to 1 pm, the Manchester District Library will be hosting a special guest, Breeda Miller, on the main floor of the Library, 912 City Rd. Miller is a public […]
Manchester Library hosts free gardening presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library It’s that time of the year … time to get the garden planted. Does this thought make you break out in a cold sweat? I’ll admit, it does for me. But I have great news. On Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 am, resident gardening guru, Community Garden Committee […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue joins CROW & PLPOA for fundraiser
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue, Citizens Respecting Our Waters (CROW), and Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) have joined forces to raise money for their causes. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 3rd, 4th & 5th, the organizations will be holding a Rummage & Perennial Plant Sale for the benefit of their organizations. The sale will be held at the […]
52nd Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race
Manchester Kiwanis is preparing for its 52nd Annual River Raisin Canoe-Kayak Race! Coming up on Sunday, May 20th, the 3.5 mile race will start at noon at Fellows Bridge on Sharon Valley Road (2 miles west of M-52, 1 mile east of Sharon Hollow Road) and ends at the Mill Pond in downtown Manchester. One […]
