Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Co-op Preschool auction & chili cook off set

Adding to the fun and frenzy of the Christmas in the Village weekend, the Manchester Co-op Preschool is bringing its signature annual fundraiser to the festivities! Do you think your chili is the best in town? Prove it by entering the Great Chili Cook off at the St Mary Parish Center on Madison Street, right behind […]

 Sara Swanson

Freedom Childcare Center children’s Christmas program

On December 11th at 2 pm, the Freedom Childcare Center will present its children’s Christmas service program at St. Thomas Lutheran Church on Ellsworth Road. The whole community is invited to attend and enjoy this free program. There will be refreshments afterwards.

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel and Sharon UMC choirs combine for special Christmas concerts

This year the choirs of Emanuel and Sharon United Methodist Church will combine to present Lloyd Larson’s “Morning Star – Celebrating the Everlasting Light of Christmas” on Sunday, December 11 at Emanuel and then on Sunday, December 18 at Sharon UMC. Invite your friends for a day of great music at either church. Additionally, Emanuel […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Cadette Girl Scout Roundup

Do you have a Middle School-aged daughter or grand-daughter interested in Girl Scouts? On Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 6:30 pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St., the Manchester Cadette Girl Scout troop is holding a Round Up. They are looking for girls in grades 6th through 8th (ages 11 – 14) […]

 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 […]