Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Science Olympiad Team seeks coaches.

The Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad, a county-wide program designed to to promote early interest in science and to recognize outstanding achievement in a variety of scientific fields, is coming to Manchester! Manchester second through fifth graders can participate in a number of different events, meeting regularly with teammates to learn and practice. There will be a […]

 Sara Swanson

Library monthly event: First Tuesday Tea at Two with Terry

submitted by Mireille Prusak The first Tuesday of each month, the Manchester District Library is hosting a tea at 2 pm. Every month, you can explore the world of tea by tasting different varieties and blends with knowledgeable guide Terry Ensign of Iceni Tea, LLC. The next tea is Tuesday, January 3, at 2 pm. Start […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Special event for all Wednesday walkers!

The Walk-to-School-Wednesday crew will finish up their final walk of 2016 this week with a “Garland Walk” and everyone is welcome. “This is our second annual Garland Walk,” said  Kathy O’Mara, who is organizing the event. “Each walker will receive a garland necklace and a special surprise for walking.” Walkers meet at Wurster Park in front […]

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel Church to hold 40th Live Nativity Scene

This Christmas season will mark the 40th year that Emanuel Church will hold its Live Nativity and they invite the community to join them Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21 from 7 to 9 pm in the Courtyard between church and fellowship hall located at 324 West Main Street. Emanuel’s monthly newsletter the Ark in […]

 Danielle Muntz

“Come Ring the Bell” on Christmas Morning at Sharon UMC

Sharon United Methodist Church invites Manchester in for the December 25th, Christmas Morning celebration. The morning starts with a special “baby shower” for Mary and Joseph of Nazareth. Everyone is encouraged, in remembrance of Jesus’s birth, to bring gift, diapers (size 2 & 4), pull-ups, diaper rash ointment and baby wash/shampoo. All gifts will be donated […]

 Sara Swanson

St. John’s Annual German Hymn Sing in German and English

St. John’s Lutheran Church located in Bridgewater at 8805 Austin Road is inviting the community to their Annual Hymn Sing in German and English at 3 pm on Christmas Eve. Luke Schaible will play his accordion and lead everyone in song. Following the Hymn sing, there will be a full Church Service including Communion.

 Danielle Muntz

TCA Big Band Holiday Concert Dec. 18th

The Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA) Big Band is presenting a Holiday Concert at the Herrick Theater in Tecumseh, Sunday December 18th at 4:00 pm. Manchester Pharmacist Jay Demski has played trumpet with TCA Big Band for 11 years, almost since the group was founded in 2004. The group is made up of volunteer area […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Brass Christmas Concert

The Manchester Brass Christmas Concert will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 2 pm in the Manchester United Methodist Church sanctuary. The church is located at 501 Ann Arbor Street. The concert is free but donations are appreciated.

 Sara Swanson

Area seniors invited to weekly meals and more!

submitted by Marg Jacob Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. invites all area seniors to our Tuesday and Thursday meals at Emanuel UCC on Main St. in Manchester. Arrive between 11:30 and noon to get a cup of coffee and visit with all of us. Lunch is served at noon. See the current Trumpeter for the […]

 Sara Swanson

2016 Christmas in the Village – Santa, shopping and sightseeing in Manchester

Manchester’s big Christmas celebration, Christmas in the Village is this coming weekend, Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3! Things will start off Friday night with the annual Lighted Parade through downtown, welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus to Manchester. The parade consists of lighted floats from different community groups and businesses. The parade lines up […]