SJM Chelsea to host free “Youth Mental Health” first aid course
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and SRSLY Coalitions will host a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers and neighbors how to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing mental health or addiction challenges. The course, which will be held Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to […]
November events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The library staff has been working hard planning great events in November. This month, the library will be going green for the STEAM Maker Night with “Repurposed Book Christmas Crafts” on Thursday, November 15 at 3:30 pm. As usual, all materials are provided. It is recommended for ages 10 […]
2018 Christmas in the Village will be themed Twas the Night Before Christmas
Christmas in the Village is returning to Manchester on Friday, November 30th with Santa’s Parade starting at 6:30pm. The bulk of the events will take place Saturday, December 1st from 9am until the evening. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” derived from the first line of the 1823 poem “A Visit […]
Art Kettle hosting Detroit artist Donna Jackson to present “Colorful Women”
On Sunday November 4th at 2pm, the Art Kettle will host Detroit artist Donna Jackson presenting “Colorful Women.” The Art Kettle is Manchester’s new art space, located at 121 West Main. Its current exhibition, Dear Womanhouse, What Now? is up until Friday Nov 16th. “Colorful Women” is a series of illustrations, writings, and paintings which open viewers eyes […]
School board candidate forum set for next Monday, Oct. 29
The Manchester Ladies Society will be hosting a forum of school board candidates next Monday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm, in the Media Center of Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 East Main Street. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the candidates answer questions, including those asked by audience members. It is a great way to […]
Volunteer opportunity at Watkins Lake
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation is hosting an upcoming volunteer opportunity, “Preservation of a Sedge Meadow,” at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, from 1-3 pm on Saturday, November 10 at the Watkins Lake County Preserve. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is home to a wetland system containing sedge meadow and fen […]
Healthy trick-or-treating, holiday shopping and more at last Farmers Market of the season
The Manchester Farmers Market is hosting a Healthy Trick or Treat at their last Farmers Market of the season, this Thursday, October 25. Farmers Market manager Laura Wohlgemuth states, “Come dressed in your favorite costume and trick or treat to our vendors! Each vendor will have a healthy alternative for our Healthy Trick or Treat. Be sure […]
Village prepares for Halloween
On Wednesday, October 31st, Manchester will celebrate Halloween! Trick or treating runs from 5 to 7 pm in the Village. The Chamber of Commerce, with help of many community volunteers, will be handing out free caramel apples at the gazebo in Wurster Park on Main Street, and the Manchester Lions Club will offer pumpkin bowling nearby. The Friends […]
October 3rd Thursday line-up!
The last of this summer’s 3rd Thursday events is happening this Thursday, October 18 in downtown Manchester! Special events happening from 4 to 8 pm include the Artist, Makers & Vendors Market on Adrian Street; hayrides through town sponsored by River Raisin Antiques; Alber’s Cider & Donuts Sale benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Manchester; Manchester Rocks with paint and hide […]
More opportunities to explore Dear Womanhouse
Between the Artists, the musical group, Musique Noire and the visitors, The Art Kettle held a successfully opening for Dear Womanhouse, What now? on Friday night! If you missed the opening, you can still come explore the two-story exhibit, which is open to the public through Nov 16th on Fridays from 6 to 9 pm, Saturdays from […]
