New hosts for Crazy Ca$h Night
For 19 years, on the first Saturday in March, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester has held the hugely popular Crazy Ca$h Night. As a successful fund-raiser, the event has poured tons of money back into the Manchester schools, library, preschools, athletic department, and many, many more local organizations But in August, the Kiwanis announced that due […]
Local churches’ 2018 Christmas services
Would you like to attend a local Christmas service this year? Bethel Church, located at 10425 Bethel Church Road, will hold a Christmas Eve Service on December 24th with candlelight worship at 5 pm and holy communion at 7:30 pm. Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 West Main Street, will hold Christmas Eve […]
Special church services for those finding Christmas difficult
Two local churches are offering special Christmas services for those finding Christmas difficult this year; especially for those lonely, grieving, overwhelmed, or struggling. Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor Street will be holding a Shalom service on Wednesday, December 19th at 7 pm. It is intended for anyone feeling disconnected from the […]
Manchester Brass Christmas Concert
The Manchester Brass Christmas Concert will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 16 at the Manchester United Methodist Church. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated.
Christmas blood drive
Manchester will be holding its annual Christmas Blood Drive this year on Friday, December 21st at the St. Mary Parish Center from 1 to 7 pm. Call Marja Warner at 734-428-9506 to make an appointment to give blood.
December events at the Manchester District Library: Artist Showcase, Hat/Mitten Drive , and more!
The Manchester District Library will be holding their Annual Local Artist Showcase from December 1st – 30th featuring works by prominent local artists. Many will be available for purchase. Come to the library and find a special one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one or just to admire the pieces on display! In addition, the library will be […]
Where will Santa be on Saturday?
If you missed visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Christmas in the Village this weekend, don’t worry! Santa will be stationed on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, 201 East Main Street from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday December 8th, 15th and 22nd. (Santa will not be at Alber Orchard and […]
Riverfolk prepares for Nov 27 #GivingTuesday
submitted by Aileen Rohwer, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization At Saturday’s packed Blacksmith Shop Concert featuring Creole du Nord, Riverfolk Music & Arts announced it will participate in #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving tomorrow, November 27. More than 50 guests gathered to listen to the colorful sounds and textures of the Manchester-based band led by Mark […]
Men’s Club begins annual Christmas tree sale
On Sunday morning, the Manchester Men’s Club, along with the help of a dozen Manchester High School soccer players, picked up 210 Christmas trees and delivered them to Chi-Bro Park to prepare for the Men’s Club annual sale. Trees this year include blue spruce, Canaan Fir, or Douglas Fir, and all trees are $45. Local […]
Donna Lasinski holding a Manchester coffee hour
State Representative Donna Lasinski will be holding a coffee hour in the Village Room, located on the lower level of Village Hall/Manchester District Library at 912 City Road on Saturday, December 8th from 10 to 11 am. Representative Lasinski was just reelected for her second term. Stop in and join her for coffee and conversation […]
