National Walk to School Day Oct. 4
National Walk to School Day will be observed on October 4th. Come join in on the fun here in Manchester! Meeting places are Wurster Park, and the former Middle School, which meet at 7:25 a.m. then leave at 7:30 a.m. Those groups then head to Chi-Bro Park to meet others who can arrive at 7:40 a.m. […]
CRC seeks nominees for super volunteers to honor at upcoming banquet
Over the past 29 years, the Community Resource Center has hosted the Volunteer Recognition Banquet and Fundraiser so area organizations can put a spotlight on those who go the extra mile to make their organization and, in turn, the community successful. The CRC has now sent out volunteer nomination letters to all of the non-profit […]
Community Resource Center to continue “life stories” social hour for seniors
The Community Resource Center, located 410 City Road, hosted their first social hour for seniors on Tuesday, August 22. The theme was life stories. Everyone was encouraged to share something from their past present or future. It was so successful that it will be continuing and two more life story-themed social hours have been scheduled for […]
Zion Lutheran Church to hold Sauerkraut Supper
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads in Freedom Township, is holding its annual Sauerkraut Supper on Saturday, October 14th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade pies and beverages. The church community will be partnering with the Washtenaw […]
Meals for Haiti packing on Oct. 21
Working with I92 Ministries, community members will pack 10,000 meals for the people of Haiti on October 21, at the Fellowship Hall of Sharon United Methodist Church (located at M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd., Manchester, Michigan) and we invite your participation. The event will be held 9 am -1 pm. Volunteers and Financial Gifts are Needed. […]
SASHA Farm to hold annual benefit banquet and auction
SASHA Farm of Manchester is the Midwest’s largest farmed animal sanctuary, with more than 225 animal residents including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, equines, and other animals. Its annual benefit banquet and auction will be held from 6-10:30 pm on Saturday, October 14, at Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor. Enjoy an entertaining and enjoyable […]
Still time to register for 2017 Manchester CROP Walk
It is almost October and that means it is CROP Hunger Walk time! On October 1st from 1 to 3 pm, you can help feed people right here in our community by raising money for the Community Resource Center, Manchester Family Services and Manchester Senior Citizens Council. Starting at the Manchester United Methodist Church, you […]
Mini-merchants day planned at River Raisin Antiques
This Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1 pm, River Raisin Antiques is hosting a “Mini-Merchants Day” where kids can set up and sell their own creations! The date is fast approaching, and owner Sue LaRocque says she has 10 young people signed up and ready to sell! Applications were due on Sept. 23, and no more entries […]
Knights of Columbus holding hurricane relief benefit Spaghetti dinner
Manchester’s Knights of Columbus Council will be holding a Spaghetti Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, September 27 from 5 to 8 pm at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 113 East Madison (the block behind the Marathon station). Cost will be a goodwill donation. The dinner is being paid for by the Knights of Columbus, so 100% […]
