Italian Night at Emanuel to raise money for Vacation Bible School 2017
The Emanuel United Church of Christ will host Italian Night on Wednesday, November 16th from 4:30 to 7pm. Four local churches, Emanuel, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic, Manchester United Methodist, and Sharon United Methodist are coming together to benefit the jointly sponsored Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2017. The menu for the meal includes: chicken parmesan with […]
Second Annual Walk to school “Turkey Trot”
On Wednesday, November 16, the Manchester Schools will be holding their 2nd Annual Walk to School Wednesday Turkey Trot. Students and any adults who want to volunteer to walk with students can meet at Wurster Park at the gazebo at 7:30 am, or Chi-Bro Park at 7:45 am, or at the High School at 7:45 am. […]
Third Blacksmith Shop concert to feature Creole du Nord
Tickets are on sale for this season’s third Blacksmith Shop concert occurring on Saturday, November 26, 7:30pm, which will feature Creole du Nord. Event organizers describe Creole du Nord’s music as being able to be “traced to southwest Louisiana’s traditional music Zydeco, Cajun, Creole as well as traditional old-time music which suggest sounds rooted in pre-mass media Americana. […]
Klager preparing for Annual Senior Luncheon
Luther C. Klager Elementary school is preparing for their annual Senior Citizen luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at 10:45 am. This annual event welcomes all senior citizens of Manchester to have a tour of the school, enjoy some festive entertainment, and eat lunch with 3rd and 4th grade students. This is […]
Students & staff to perform in High School Variety Show
It’s that time of year again! Manchester High School’s Drama Club is putting on its second Variety Show. Come on down to the Manchester High School auditorium on November 12th at 7 pm and November 13th at 2 pm to experience what our talented students and staff can do. We have students reprising their acting […]
Pre-vote and post-vote pray sanctuary to be open on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 8, the sanctuary of Sharon United Methodist Church (UMC) will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, to those wanting to pray, seek peace and/or collect their thoughts before and after voting. A formal prayer service will be held from 12:15 to 1 pm. This service will be led by Pastor […]
American Legion Auxiliary to host Veterans Day Lunch
The Manchester American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a Veterans Day lunch on Sunday, November 13 at The Legacy Events Center located at 207 East Duncan Street. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Lunch will begin at 1 pm. All Veterans and their families are invited.
Manchester First Steps Parent-Child Play & Learn Groups Gets Ready for Session 2!
First Steps had a great fall kick off session of Parent-Child Play & Learn groups with Manchester families. Children age birth to three years of age (plus preschool age siblings) gathered once a week for a great time of exploration and learning. They made applesauce, painted pumpkins, had a costume parade and much, much more […]
Dance, Manchester! Recognized for Community Importance: Next Dance Nov 12th
Submitted by Patty Swaney Come join the dance on Saturday, November 12th! Students 13 and older, accompanied by an adult are always welcome. We will have Peter Baker calling and Manchester’s own Carol & Mark Palms & Friends providing music. Dances run from 7:30 to 10 pm with instruction for beginners in the first half […]
November Book Discussion Group at the Manchester District Library
The November book for the Book Discussion Group at the Manchester District Library is O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. It’s the story of a family of Swedish immigrants in Nebraska farm country at the turn of the 20th century. The novel brings to life the loneliness of forging a living on the frontier of the […]
