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Updated: Top Hats and Monocles - Gypsy Mountain Music!

Bring in the New Year by celebrating with the Riverfolk Music and Arts organization on Friday, January 3rd at 7pm with local band Top Hats and Monocles. They embrace the rich melodies, virtuosic spirit, and dance rhythms that define Eastern-European folk music. This five-piece ensemble captures the Itinerant’s tune within their compositions and renditions of […]

 Fritz Swanson

Christmas Services at Local Churches

Emanuel United Church of Christ, 324 West Main Street: Christmas Eve Worship Services, 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.  Each is a Candelight Service with Holy Communion. All are welcome.   Bethel United Church of Christ, 10425 Bethel Church Road: Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Holy Communion will be served at the 7:30 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

"Longest Night" Service Planned for Anyone Experiencing Grief or Depression During the Holidays

The holiday season, beginning in late November and continuing through New Year, is considered by most to be one of joyous celebration. Most people gather with family and friends to share meals and gifts, and is seen as a happy time of year. But it isn’t happy for everyone. Christmas and the holiday season can […]

 Fritz Swanson

Luminary Sales Begin this Saturday, a Manchester Tradition Continues

The Manchester Luminaria is entering its 34th year, with sales starting this coming Saturday, the 21st of December. The Lions Club will be selling Luminaria bags from the vacant building on the Northwestern corner of Main Street and M-52 (most recently Riverside Consignment). The sale will run on Saturday the 21st from 9 am to […]

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Klager Students Serenade Seniors at Annual Luncheon

    About 90 senior citizens attended the 38th annual Senior Luncheon at Klager Elementary last Wednesday.  They were treated to each grade singing a Christmas song, and a school tour led by the 3rd and 4th graders, followed by lunch with their tour guides.  The Klager PTO facilitated the event and were helped in […]

 Sara Swanson

Children's Art from Shandong, China on Display at Library

editor's note: The art will be leaving this week. They are huge, colorful, originals and should be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Some of the photos below are close-ups of small sections of the work because of the size of the art. by Anne Buckalew On loan to the Manchester District Library from […]

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Top Hats and Monocles: Gypsy Mountain Music!

Bring in the New Year by celebrating with us on Friday, January 3rd at 7pm with local band Top Hats and Monocles:  They embrace the rich melodies, virtuosic spirit, and dance rhythms that define Eastern-European folk music. This five-piece ensemble captures the Itinerant’s tune within their compositions and renditions of traditional song. Silent Auction by […]

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Upcoming Coffee Hour with State Representative Gretchen Driskell - Perfect Opportunity to Discuss Broadband

This Friday, December 13, 2013, State Representative Gretchen Driskell will be holding a coffee hour for coffee and conversation at the Coffee Mill from 8:30am to 9:30am.  Driskell is seeking feedback from constituents on any issues in the state Legislature. One of her current initiatives is bringing better broadband to rural communities. Representative Driskell, township […]

 Fritz Swanson

Men’s Club Begins Annual Christmas Tree Sale

Christmas trees are once again on sale in downtown Manchester.  The familiar town institution came back to life on December 1st.  Members of the Men’s Club -- as well as players from the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, Boy Scout Troop 426, and other volunteers -- loaded, toted, hauled, hefted, drove, and dragged 240 trees […]

 Fritz Swanson

Cookies and Carols this Thursday with the Manchester Historical Society

This Thursday you and your family can sing Christmas carols, share cookies, and enjoy good fun with the Manchester Historical Society. The event will be from 7:30pm to about 8:30pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall out north of the Village on M-52, (technically, 19980 Pleasant Lake Road, at the corner with M-52). […]