Upcoming Events

 Sara Swanson

Pancakes at the Library!

Visit the library for a FREE pancake brunch this Saturday, January 10. A discussion on the importance of eating breakfast will be followed by hands-on cooking and lip-smacking eating! There is no fee for the program, but registration is required no later than Wednesday, January 7. Call 428-8045 or stop in at the library to register.

 Fritz Swanson

Christmas at St Mary Church

by Janet Shurtliff, on behalf of Fr. Bosco and the people of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, MI   ********************************** Christmas Church Services at St. Mary Manchester;  Sacred liturgies for the Nativity of the Lord: Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 pm Midnight Mass at Midnight Mass on Christmas morning at 10:00 am ************************************ Perhaps the pollsters would […]

 Fritz Swanson

Community Classes at the Manchester Wellness Center to Begin in the New Year

Yoga and Zumba classes will begin at the Manchester Wellness Center this January, 2015. Each 6 week class will cost $42.

 Sara Swanson

Winter Clothing Drive Wraps Up December 17

 Sara Swanson

Toys for Tots Collection Continues

The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are continuing to collect toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. All the toys collected will be distributed to Manchester area children. For those wishing to donate toys, the following drop off locations are available: Manchester True Value Hardware, Ash Auto, Manchester District Library, Manchester […]

 Sara Swanson

Crazy Cash Tickets on Sale NOW

Crazy Cash, as always, will be held the first Saturday in March – this year March 7. But new this year is the starting time, Crazy Cash will open its doors at 5:00pm, a full hour earlier than at past events. It will be held at the Legacy Realty Building (formerly known as the American Legion Hall). […]

 Sara Swanson

Brass Band Christmas Concert

Looking for wholesome holiday entertainment? The Manchester Community Brass Band will be performing their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m at the Manchester United Methodist Church. The concert is free but donations are appreciated.

 Sara Swanson

Upcoming CAS Holiday Season Performances

Cultural Art Strings is gearing up for a season full of music! Now in it’s 3rd year, the group consists of children ages 6-11 that play violin, viola, cello, and bass. New this year, they have added a young pianist as well. Committed to educating Manchester’s youth through string music, the group is known for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Home Tour to Feature a Variety of Country Venues

Manchester’s fifth annual Christmas Home tour will once again charm, delight, and inspire area decorators with five beautiful homes, this year centering in the Sharon and Freedom township areas. Save the first Saturday of December, Dec. 6 to see five families open their homes to benefit Manchester’s Main Street Christmas decorations fund. A unique treat […]

 Sara Swanson

Book Group to Discuss YA Mystery Chasing Vermeer

by Anne Buckalew Manchester District Library hosts a Book Discussion on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Whether you have been faithfully attending discussions for years, drop in occasionally or only come to one meeting because the book is something you need to share with others, everyone is welcome to participate. The November choice, Chasing Vermeer by Blue […]