Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

High speed internet informational meetings scheduled for Sharon and Manchester Townships

The Sharon Township Board will be holding two meetings to discuss the results of the recent Sharon Township high speed internet Feasibility Study. At the meetings, attendees will be able to examine the options the board is exploring, discuss potential costs, and review a possible timeline of upcoming events related to getting High Speed Internet to Sharon […]

 Sara Swanson

Jimmy Leach Jazz Combo to play 5th Blacksmith Shop Concert

Riverfolk Music & Arts will be presenting Jimmy Leach Jazz Combo on Saturday, February 25,at  7:30 pm in their fifth Blacksmith Shop concert of the season.  Tickets include Food and Drink Samples and are available HERE. Trumpeter and singer Jimmy Leach plays and sings the great jazz standards of the 20th century. With a lyrical tenor […]

 Sara Swanson

Wellness Center holding youth open house, teens can come exercise for free!

The Manchester Wellness Center, located behind the Manchester Middle School on Main Street, will be having a Youth Member Open House on Monday, February 20th. Anyone ages 12-17 will be able to come to the center and workout for FREE on this day! Youth must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian. In addition to the free workout […]

 Sara Swanson

SUMC Sauerkraut Dinner

Sharon United Methodist Church will be holding a Sauerkraut Dinner on Saturday, February 25 from 5 to 7 pm at the Sharon UMC Fellowship Hall on the Corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road. Adults dinners will cost $10 and dinners for Children under 12 will cost $5. Dinner will include dessert and a beverage. Take out will be available! Call […]

 Sara Swanson

Mom 2 Mom Sale in Freedom Township

St. Thomas Church is hosting a Mom2Mom sale on Saturday, March 4th from 9 am to noon at the Freedom Town Hall, located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd. They have tables still available for rent. Tables cost $15 for an 8 ft table and $5 for extra 5 ft of space. Vendor tables are available for $20. This huge […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Be “Heart Smart” this Walk to School Wednesday!

This Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Walk to School Wednesday gang will celebrate Heart Smart month! February is observed as National Heart Month and with Valentine’s Day also being celebrated this week, it is a great time to draw attention to the heart smart benefits of walking. Prizes will be given to all participants. Last week, 27 […]

 Sara Swanson

FREE program for family members, friends & caregivers of individuals with mental illness

St Joseph Mercy – Chelsea recently announced a program it is offering for families, friends, and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Family-to-Family program is one of several signature programs developed by the National Alliance on Mental […]

 Sara Swanson

Reminder: Next sesquicentennial planning meeting

This summer Manchester will be celebrating its 150th birthday beginning on Wednesday, August 2nd and running through Sunday August 6th. This 5-day long birthday party will be made up of many separate activities and events and will require lots of help to make happen. Here is a document of what events are being planned at […]

 Sara Swanson

Adiska Family Dental coming to library story time for Dental Awareness Month

On February 22nd, Adiska Family Dental will be visiting the Manchester District Library for a special story time with stories and crafts celebrating Dental Awareness Month at 10 am in the Village Room. The Manchester District Library is located at 912 City Road. Questions? Call 734.428.8045.  

 Sara Swanson

Parents Day Out!

Manchester High School Students are holding a Parents-Day-Out fundraiser to earn money for After Prom. On Monday, Feb. 20th, parents can drop off kindergarteners through 8th graders at the High School Commons anytime after 8 am. Kids need to be picked up by 4 pm. While parents enjoy a day out, kids will be treated […]