Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Brass Band Christmas Concert

Nothing sounds more like Christmas than brass instruments playing holiday favorites! Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Manchester Community Brass Band performing their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 20 at 2 pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated.  

 Sara Swanson

Washtenaw Sheriff Department Offering FREE Skywarn Spotter Training

Are you interested in being on the frontline, defending Manchester from severe weather? The Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services in conjunction with the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac is offering Skywarn Spotter training free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older interested in being trained in severe weather identification, protection, and reporting procedures. The […]

 Sara Swanson

17th Annual Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h Tickets Now On Sale

The 17th annual Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h event will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2016. On one night, some 85 or more volunteers come together with 14 award-winning service groups and $14,000 in cash and prizes. It’s called “crazy cash” for a reason. The main board reverse raffle for $5,000 cash will be supplemented by […]

 Sara Swanson

Family Friendly New Years Eve Party Planned in Chelsea

SRSLY is gearing up for its eighth annual New Year’s Eve party with a great line-up of games, prizes, and music– and is inviting Manchester families to come join the fun! The SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party will take place from 4pm to 8pm Thursday, Dec. 31 at Beach Middle School in Chelsea. The event […]

 Sara Swanson

Sugar Scrub Make & Take at the Library

The Manchester District Library will have a FREE make and take on Monday, Dec.14th from 4pm to 5:30pm. Participants will make sugar scrub and pack it into small jars to take home with them. It makes a great gift! Children 5 and younger will need an adult to help them. No preregistration is required. If you have […]

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FREE Movie: Erin Brockovich

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Comprehensive Guide to Christmas in the Village 2015

This Saturday, Dec. 5th, Manchester will celebrate a longstanding holiday tradition, Christmas in the Village. This year it includes craft shows, vendor shows, luncheons, special sales, open houses, lunch with Santa and of course, the Christmas Home tour. Here is our comprehensive guide to what is going on where: The Manchester High School Key Club […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas Home Tour this SATURDAY

This Saturday, December 5, Manchester’s sixth annual Christmas Home Tour will include 3 houses and 2 historical sites. A ticket for the tour which will run from noon to 8pm costs $15 ahead of time or $18 at the door. On the tour this year are Dan and Debbie Popkey’s home at 407 E. Main […]

 Sara Swanson

Glow Show THIS Wednesday

The Manchester High School Marching Band Flag Corps is proud to present the 2015 Glow Show in the High School auditorium on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7pm. Tickets for the show are $5 and will be sold at the door. Glow Show is a long-standing tradition at the Manchester High School and showcases the Flag Corps’s […]

 Sara Swanson

Peaceful Pages – Coloring for Adults

Earlier this month, the Manchester District Library started a new weekly adult coloring hour. Every Tuesday night from 6:30pm until 8pm, adults are invited to come color intricate designs in the conference room. This cutting edge form of relaxation has so far proved successful and popular with participants. Kathy Dimond, director of the Manchester District […]