Upcoming Events

 Marsha Chartrand

Country music on tap June 29 at Gazebo

This Thursday, the Gazebo Concert series welcomes back the popular country band TJ Thomas and Kentucky Strait. TJ, who attended school in Manchester and lived here for several years, is always happy to come back to see old friends and make a few new ones along the way! Formed 21 years ago by band leader TJ […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Enjoy Duo Mosaic at the gazebo this Thursday

This week’s gazebo concert will welcome international music with Duo Mosaic–Dr. Henrik Karapetyan on violin and Martin Torch-ishii on cello, both graduates of the University of Michigan School of Music. Duo Mosaic celebrates music from many different cultures and corners of the world: American Folk, Klezmer, Irish, Tango, Gypsy, and even some Rock are part of […]

 Sara Swanson

Sharon Church to host first Manchester Ice Cream Social of the season

submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church The Ice Cream Social season is here! Sharon United Methodist Church will be having their Annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 28th from 5 to 7:30 pm. The great cooks of Sharon will be serving three delicious sandwiches: hot ham and cheese on a pretzel bun; shredded chicken sandwiches […]

 Ray Berg

Sesquicentennial updates

Manchester is six weeks away from our 150th anniversary celebration as a village! Here are some latest updates on the planning. Watch the Mirror each week for additional news. 1. Web Page and Facebook Please follow along on our Sesquicentennial web page, www.48158.com/150years, which contains information on planning meetings, schedule of events, areas where volunteer […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Fair a month away – bringing demolition derby and auto cross to Manchester!

The Manchester Community Fair is coming to Alumni Memorial Field on the corner of Wolverine and Vernon Streets, July 11 to 15, with the fair parade on Tuesday the 11th at 6:30 pm. This year’s carnival rides and games will again be provided by Schmidt Amusements. Megapasses will be available at the fair office for $60 and will allow […]

 Sara Swanson

Library Summer Reading Program to kick-off on Friday with a magic show

School is almost over for the year and that means it is time for the summer reading program at Manchester District Library! This year’s theme is Build a Better World, teaching children about living responsibly in this world. The library has a lot of activities planned for the kids and adults over the summer as well as programs for […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Enjoy this summer’s ice cream socials

Beginning in June and continuing into August, several area churches will be hosting their ice cream socials. You can have your choice from the many delicious food items that are offered that might include beef barbeque, hot chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, German and American potato salads, coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni & cheese and several beverage […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Kids Concert this week at the Gazebo!

This year’s Gazebo Concert series will kick off, as is its tradition, with a Children’s concert. This week’s featured performer is Kitty Donohoe, who is bringing a concert program that focuses on Michigan history–“Bunyan and Banjos.” The concert will be held at 7 pm (one-half hour earlier than all the other concerts), since the following morning is […]

 Marsha Chartrand

One More Walking Wednesday this year

Last Wednesday’s Walk to School fun included the “Klager Kids Marching Band,” which set a new record with 196 people participating. “The kids love to be in the band and just make noise!” said coordinator Kathy O’Mara. “It was a wonderful sight.” This week is the last week for Walk to School. On Monday morning a regular  “Moving […]

 Sara Swanson

Freedom Childcare Center upcoming FREE events for children

Freedom Childcare Center located at 8753 Pleasant Lake Road, has two upcoming free events for children they are inviting the community to participate in. On Saturday June 17th, 10-11:30 am, the Freedom Childcare Center is hosting Science on Saturday. Children are invited to come and dig for dinosaurs, create volcanoes, build structures with marshmallows and spaghetti, make […]