Community gathering to give thanks for Paul Whelan’s release and collect yellow ribbons
submitted by Susan Hitts, Manchester Area Ministerial Association The Manchester Area Ministerial Association invites you to give thanks to God for the release of Paul Whelan in a community worship gathering on Thursday, August 15, at 11 am at the Gazebo in Wurster Park. As clergy in the Manchester area, we have heard from many […]
Manchester homesteading group forming!
by Sara Swanson Two local women, Deb Heskett and Kara Clark, saw a need and decided to do something about it. Heskett explained, “So many of us think that we are the only ones around that are trying to homestead. It gets frustrating and so many just give up, because it is hard and we […]
Movie night fundraieser: Flipped
by Sara Swanson Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council Inc. will be holding a movie night fundraiser and tour of the future home of their senior center on Friday, August 23, at 7pm in the Village Room (lower level) of Manchester City Hall located at 912 City Road. Enter from rear parking lot. Come watch the […]
Chef Keegan teaching ice cream workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for an Ice Cream Workshop on Thursday, August 22. At 6pm in the City Room, join Keegan to learn all about ice cream — the types, how it’s made — and get hands on making your own. […]
Seashell Box Make & Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library on Wednesday, August 21, for a Seashell Box Make & Take at 2pm in the City Room. Materials will be provided; all ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great […]
Homeschool group meet & greet at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, August 20, homeschool families from the community are invited to get ready for the upcoming school year together at the Manchester District Library. Meet in the upstairs lounge at 2pm to engage in a casual chat about which ages will participate, what parents are interested in […]
Library declares August 24 Taylor Swift Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Saturday, August 24, is Taylor Swift Day at the Manchester District Library. Drop in at the City Room between 10am and 2pm with your best “Eras” outfit to enjoy bingo, trivia, guess-the-lyrics, friendship bracelets, a selfie-station, and more! All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit […]
Adult book club meets to finalize upcoming book selections
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Wednesday, August 21, to discuss summer reads and make the final selection of books for next season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History Room on the lower level of the […]
Community card shower for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand A card shower for Paul Whelan will be held during Fair Week this week, at the Emanuel Snack Shack at the Manchester Community Fair, located across from the tractor pull area. Plans are to have blank cards available to be decorated, signed, or have messages written in them (or all three). A […]
Archery at Sharon Church
submitted by Darlene Schaffer, Sharon Church Centershot Coach Sharon Church invites you to take part in the Centershot Archery Program, Monday, August 12, to Thursday, August 15, from 4:30pm to 6pm for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $30 per participant. All instructors will be NASP–trained Basic Archery Instructors. Each coach has up to […]
