Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Manchester dancers to appear in upcoming Nutcracker performances

Ballet Chelsea will soon be presenting its 19th annual performance of the Nutcracker on December 3-4 & 10-11, 2016. This annual production, which will be presented at the CHS Performing Arts Complex, located at 740 N. Freer Rd. in Chelsea, is a full-length, narrated ballet. And, as in past years, a number of Manchester dancers will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Local Art at the Manchester District Library

submitted by Mireille Prusak Beginning Monday, November 21, and running through the end of December, the Manchester District Library will host a showcase of local artwork. The display will present works that span the artistic spectrum–everything from paintings to pottery, jewelry to felt-work projects. Some of the artwork will even be for sale, offering patrons the […]

 Sara Swanson

Tecumseh Players to Present The Christmas Schooner

The Tecumseh Players will present “The Christmas Schooner,” at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee Street. Come see Manchester’s own Summer Chandler and Betty Cummings, who both have roles. Performances will be Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, at 8 pm and Sunday, December 11, at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by […]

 Sara Swanson

See Finding Dory at the Manchester District Library

Come to the Manchester District Library on Friday, November 25, at 2 pm to catch a free showing of the animated feature Finding Dory. Everyone’s favorite lovable but forgetful blue fish from Finding Nemo returns with a new quest. This time she’s on a search to find her real parents, while learning about the true […]

 Sara Swanson

Local water quality protection forum to be held in Freedom Township

Are you interested in protecting our water, right here in the Manchester area? On December 10th from 9 am to 1:30 pm, at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 East Pleasant Lake Rd, eight groups including Freedom Township, the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association, Citizens Respecting Our Waters (CROW), Huron River Watershed Council, Michigan […]

 Sara Swanson

Italian Night at Emanuel to raise money for Vacation Bible School 2017

The Emanuel United Church of Christ will host Italian Night on Wednesday, November 16th from 4:30 to 7pm. Four local churches, Emanuel, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic, Manchester United Methodist, and Sharon United Methodist are coming together to benefit the jointly sponsored Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2017. The menu for the meal includes: chicken parmesan with […]

 Sara Swanson

Second Annual Walk to school “Turkey Trot”

On Wednesday, November 16, the Manchester Schools will be holding their 2nd Annual Walk to School Wednesday Turkey Trot. Students and any adults who want to volunteer to walk with students can meet at Wurster Park at the gazebo at 7:30 am, or Chi-Bro Park at 7:45 am, or at the High School at 7:45 am. […]

 Sara Swanson

Third Blacksmith Shop concert to feature Creole du Nord

Tickets are on sale for this season’s third Blacksmith Shop concert occurring on Saturday, November 26, 7:30pm, which will feature Creole du Nord. Event organizers describe Creole du Nord’s music as being able to be “traced to southwest Louisiana’s traditional music Zydeco, Cajun, Creole as well as traditional old-time music which suggest sounds rooted in pre-mass media Americana. […]

 Sara Swanson

Klager preparing for Annual Senior Luncheon

Luther C. Klager Elementary school is preparing for their annual Senior Citizen luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at 10:45 am. This annual event welcomes all senior citizens of Manchester to have a tour of the school, enjoy some festive entertainment, and eat lunch with 3rd and 4th grade students. This is […]

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Students & staff to perform in High School Variety Show

It’s that time of year again! Manchester High School’s Drama Club is putting on its second Variety Show. Come on down to the Manchester High School auditorium on November 12th at 7 pm and November 13th at 2 pm to experience what our talented students and staff can do. We have students reprising their acting […]