Keep lighting the way–here’s how!
After the past few weeks of reading luminaria articles, are you ready to participate, or are you confused? If your answer is “ready,” then all you will need to get ready are these instructions: Pick up your candle kits in the garage of the Kingsley-Jenter House (302 E. Main Street), starting Friday, December 21st, 10 am – 4 pm; […]
Emanuel Church to present 43rd Annual Live Nativity
Emanuel United Church of Christ will present its 43rd Live Nativity on Thursday and Friday, December 20 & 21 from 7 to 9 pm, in the courtyard between the church and fellowship hall located at 324 West Main Street. Stop by and observe this long standing Manchester tradition which started in 1976. Through the years, these evenings have brought the […]
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 […]
