The Raisin Pickers to play next Blacksmith Shop Concert
Manchester’s own The Raisin Pickers will perform on January 28 at 7:30 pm at The Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E. Main Street. This will be the fourth concert in this season’s Blacksmith Shop Concert series, presented by Riverfolk Music and Arts. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at […]
Annual Women’s Chocolate Potluck
The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold their fourth Annual all-chocolate potluck on January, 28th, 2017 at 1 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All women and girls are invited. This event is FREE and is just for fun; it […]
Upcoming non-profit roundtable canceled
The Community Resource Center-hosted Manchester Nonprofit Round Table which was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7 pm in the Village Room has been canceled. The Community Resource Center instead would like community groups and individuals to focus this month on what role they can play in the upcoming Manchester Sesquicentennial. They are encouraging […]
Mark your calendars! Planning begins for 2017 MHS Alumni Banquet
The Manchester Alumni Association Attention recently announced that this year’s Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The 140th Alumni Banquet will be held at Manchester High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr. with a social hour starting at 5 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. The classes of 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, […]
Science Olympiad Team seeks coaches.
The Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad, a county-wide program designed to to promote early interest in science and to recognize outstanding achievement in a variety of scientific fields, is coming to Manchester! Manchester second through fifth graders can participate in a number of different events, meeting regularly with teammates to learn and practice. There will be a […]
Library monthly event: First Tuesday Tea at Two with Terry
submitted by Mireille Prusak The first Tuesday of each month, the Manchester District Library is hosting a tea at 2 pm. Every month, you can explore the world of tea by tasting different varieties and blends with knowledgeable guide Terry Ensign of Iceni Tea, LLC. The next tea is Tuesday, January 3, at 2 pm. Start […]
Special event for all Wednesday walkers!
The Walk-to-School-Wednesday crew will finish up their final walk of 2016 this week with a “Garland Walk” and everyone is welcome. “This is our second annual Garland Walk,” said Kathy O’Mara, who is organizing the event. “Each walker will receive a garland necklace and a special surprise for walking.” Walkers meet at Wurster Park in front […]
Emanuel Church to hold 40th Live Nativity Scene
This Christmas season will mark the 40th year that Emanuel Church will hold its Live Nativity and they invite the community to join them Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21 from 7 to 9 pm in the Courtyard between church and fellowship hall located at 324 West Main Street. Emanuel’s monthly newsletter the Ark in […]
“Come Ring the Bell” on Christmas Morning at Sharon UMC
Sharon United Methodist Church invites Manchester in for the December 25th, Christmas Morning celebration. The morning starts with a special “baby shower” for Mary and Joseph of Nazareth. Everyone is encouraged, in remembrance of Jesus’s birth, to bring gift, diapers (size 2 & 4), pull-ups, diaper rash ointment and baby wash/shampoo. All gifts will be donated […]
