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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
Manchester Kids Participate in Shop With A Cop
Christmas came early this year for sixteen Manchester kids. On Tuesday, they were invited to “Shop With A Cop” at the Meijer store on Jackson Road in Ann Arbor. This year’s event was organized by Sgt. Keith Flores of the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department. With the help of many volunteers and donors, 85 children, ages […]
Santa Will Be Visiting Unforgettable Photos on December 15!
Santa will be visiting Unforgettable Photos on December 15th for photo opportunities and listening to wish lists. Santa arrives at 1:00 pm and there is a meet and greet from 1:00-2:30 that is free of charge. Families can bring their own camera or have Mary Bortmas take photos with specially priced packages.
Forgiveness Program at the Manchester District Library
On December 10th at 6:30 pm Manchester's own Lorri Coburn will be presenting a program called Flight, Fight or Forgiveness: How to Choose Forgiveness for Mental and Physical Health at the Manchester District Library. It will run an hour to an hour and a half and will be informal and somewhat shaped by the needs […]
