Oktoberfest Fundraiser Planned to Fight Blindness
Many people around the state and country are now familiar with young Lilly Diuble’s struggle, thanks to NBC Nightly News’ coverage of her national award for volunteerism and her family’s trip to San Francisco. As part of their fundraising efforts in support of a cure, Lilly’s Friends are holding an Oktoberfest party on November 22 to benefit their team […]
Annual Halloween Caramel Apple Event To Be Held Friday October 31
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce, the Manchester Civic Club, the Manchester Lions Club, and other volunteers are sponsoring the annual Caramel Apple event on the Manchester Mill porch at Main Street and Adrian on Friday, October 31. This free event will run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, concurrently with tricker-treating. It consists of […]
Library to Host Spooky Story Spectacular After Trick or Treating
The library after dark… do you dare? As in past years, trick-or-treating in the Village will run from 5pm-7pm on Halloween. Instead of the fun ending at 7pm though, this year the Friends of the Manchester Library will be hosting a NEW event, the “Spooky Story Spectacular” at the Manchester District Library. It is FREE, open […]
Crab Races to be Held at Freedom Township Hall
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation will be holding its annual Crab Races Saturday, November 1, 2014 at a new location this year, Freedom Township Hall. Doors will open at 4:30pm and the races will run 5pm – 8pm. There will be 5 qualifying races and 1 finals (prize race) per hour. Cash prizes will be […]
“Haunted High” Coming to MHS – Spooky Fun for All Ages!
Students Leading Students, Key Club, and Manchester Voices have organized a new family-friendly Halloween event titled “Haunted High” which will be held at Manchester High School on Saturday, October 25 from 5:30-8:30pm. Activities include “Haunted Hallway” tours, arts and crafts, and games. While most activities are free, the “Haunted Hallway” tour tickets are $5 and some […]
Wednesday, October 8th is National Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 8th is National Walk to School Day. This yearly event gives Manchester Klager Kids and Middle Schoolers a chance to learn the safest route to their school so they can enjoy a healthy and safe walk to school every morning. Kids and parents should meet at Carr Park at 7:30am, or at Chi-Bro […]
October Blood Drive Next Monday
Manchester’s Fall Blood Drive is Upon Us! It is being held Monday, Oct. 13 at Manchester’s United Methodist Church from 1pm until 6:45pm. Call Marja Warner at 428-9506 for an appointment. Manchester Community Blood Drives started in the 1950s and were originally sponsored by one of the churches after which the American Legion Auxiliary joined. […]
Fire Department Open House to Focus on Smoke Alarms
The Manchester Township Fire Department, located at 275 South Macomb St., will be hosting an open house on Sunday, October 12 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to promote “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!” Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents will be able to learn more about the importance of working smoke alarms and testing them monthly. […]
CROP Hunger Walk – Ending Hunger One Step at a Time
The Manchester CROP Hunger Walk is coming to town on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Organized by local churches, the CRC, and Manchester Family Services, this will be its 20th year of bringing together residents of different ages, faiths, and backgrounds to raise awareness and money to fight hunger locally and internationally. Participants will be able […]
