Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

Guide to 2018 Christmas in the Village

Manchester Christmas in the Village 2018 Schedule of Events Thursday, November 29th 6:30 pm Resident Outdoor Decorating Contest Judging – Decorations will be judged in the categories of best “Twas’ the Night before Christmas/Victorian” theme, most Clark Griswold/over the top, and most Manchester spirit. A master, interactive map will be available week of the event, […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Senior citizens annual holiday luncheon to be held at Riverside

The annual holiday luncheon served free to Manchester area senior citizens will be held in a different location this year due to the re-configuration of the school district buildings. Riverside Intermediate School at 710 E. Main Street, which was put back into service this year after a one-year hiatus, will be the site of the […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Historical Society to open gift shop at Kingsley-Jenter house

Need a special holiday gift for the history lover in your family? Something unique (and not plastic or electronic) to give your kids or grandchildren? Or are you wondering where to find a special Manchester-style decoration to send to an out-of-town friend who loves our community as much as you do? Starting in just a […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Turn your “Noises Off” this weekend at Manchester High School

Submitted by Jacob Mann The Manchester High School Drama Club debuts “Noises Off” this weekend! Written by Michael Frayn, the New York Times calls this “The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.”   The Drama Club has undergone […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Plans move forward to celebrate Small Business Saturday

At last week’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, Sue LaRocque, proprietor of River Raisin Antiques, announced her intention to participate in the annual Small Business Saturday activities, which are traditionally held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year’s date is November 24, and hours in Manchester are 11 am – 6 pm. “I’ve registered to be […]

 Sara Swanson

Hike the Sharon Short Hills Preserve

Does some calm of nature before the holidays sound appealing to you? Join Washtenaw County naturalist, Kelsey Dehring, at the Sharon Short Hills Preserve for a hike, Saturday, November 17th from 10 am to noon. The Sharon Short Hills Preserve, located on Hashley Road in Sharon Township, offers beautiful views and rolling hills, which are […]

 Fritz Swanson

1st Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk through the Leonard Preserve

The Manchester Cross Country team has added a brand new event to the Christmas in the Village line up this year! The morning of December 1st, the first Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk will take you through the beautiful trails of the Leonard Preserve. All ages are invited to participate. Registration for students 18 and under is $25. […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Gather With Others This Thanksgiving!

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Chelsea Senior Center are inviting members of the community to a free  Thanksgiving meal at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea dining room on Thursday, November 22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This invitation is intended for members of the local communities who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving or those […]