Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

Dairy Queen’s last day will be fundraiser for CRC

Manchester Dairy Queen’s last day of the season will be Monday October 22nd. This will also be their annual fundraiser for the Community Resource Center (CRC). 100% of every dollar received that day will be donated to the CRC. Last year Dairy Queen owners, Jeff and Crystal Fahey raised $1,200 for the CRC, despite cold and rainy weather. When the business […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Come enjoy a hayride!

The Freedom Child Care Center is hosting a FREE family hayride, open to the public, starting at 3 pm on Saturday, October 27 at the center, 8753 Pleasant Lake Road. Following the hayride, there will be roasted hot dogs, s’mores, hot drinks, and more to enjoy, with plenty of good fellowship to go along with […]

 Sara Swanson

Holiday shopping at last Farmers Markets of the season

Manchester Farmers Market manager Laura Wohlgemuth is encouraging everyone to come out to Manchester’s last two farmers markets of the season on October 18th and October 25th! “We are encouraging getting some holiday shopping done before the rush!,” she stated. “We will have several different crafters as well as canned items that make the perfect […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Diubles plan fall fundraiser

The Diuble Family Vision (DFV) Foundation was formed to fight blindness and be able to impact people’s lives for the better; to support research for treatment of cures, provide public awareness, and to promote the well-being of persons with disabilities or those who are underprivileged. Currently, DFV has two main projects for which they are prioritizing funding. First, […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester’s Laura Chodoroff will star in Dexter’s The Rocky Horror Show

Manchester resident and local preschool teacher Laura Chodoroff is starring in Dexter Community Player’s 2018/2019 season kick-off, the sexy and energetic musical – The Rocky Horror Show.   Directed by BJ Danner, with choreography by Reilly Conlon and musical direction by Brandon Waldenmayer, Rocky will be performed at Copeland Auditorium. The cast includes fresh faces to Dexter […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Annual Saline Craft Show coming Nov. 10

The Saline Craft Show, now in its 32nd year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan. This annual event, to beheld November 10, is hosted on the grounds of Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road, Saline from 8 am – 3:30 pm. Again over 260 crafters will showcase their most recent and exceptional […]

 Sara Swanson

Benefit Dinner for Justin Pratt’s children

On September 18th, 27-year old Justin Pratt received fatal injuries while at work for Modern Waste in Brookln. Pratt, who grew up in Manchester, leaves a wife and two very young children. Community members have organized a benefit spaghetti dinner to raise money to establish a trust fund for the children. The dinner will be held Saturday, October […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Teen Suicide prevention meeting set

Join us for an informative evening of earning and asking questions about teen suicide, Tuesday, October 30, from 7 to 9 pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 19890 W. Pleasant Lake Road (corner M52 & Pleasant Lake Roads). The evening’s presenter, Rev. Aaron Kesson, will lead a guided discussion about the many issues […]