St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to present “Drugs 101” event in Manchester
A parent education event is coming to Manchester on March 15th at the Middle/High School, sponsored by the PTSA. The event, “Drugs 101: What Parents Want to Know,” is an opportunity for parents to come and hear about what youth substance use looks like, learn how to identify use, and how to have conversations with the kids […]
Kindergarten information night
The Manchester Community School District is pleased to announce that planning for the 2018-19 Kindergarten program is now under way. Families of children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2018, are encouraged to attend a special information night on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This meeting […]
Exhale yoga hosting Codependents Anonymous meetings
Exhale Yoga, located at 118 E Main St. in Manchester, is hosting a twice-monthly Codependents Anonymous meetings. Wondering what it’s all about? Want to learn more about co-dependency? Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. The next […]
Skate party at Chi-Bro Park postponed
The Manchester Mens Club ice skating party in Chi-Bro Park, scheduled for the end of January, has been postponed to Feb 17 at 3 pm. It takes at least two weeks of continually below-freezing weather to flood and freeze the ice rink and even though we’ve had very cold weather, there has not been two weeks straight […]
New community center topic of upcoming non-profit roundtable
Do you think Manchester could benefit from a community center? Over the last few months, the Community Resource Center has been collecting ideas of what they hope could be a physical hub for non-profits to operate from to provide a centralized and expanded array of services to the Manchester area. On Tuesday, January 16th from […]
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 […]
