Klager holding Walk to School Day; community invited to cheer kids on
submitted by Ann Hinkley Arwin, Walk to School Day coordinator, Luther C. Klager Elementary School Manchester families, students, and community members are invited to celebrate an active and festive start to the school day at Manchester’s annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 14. The event will begin at 7am at Chi-Bro Park, where […]
Make a boo-tiful trick-or-treat bag at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Kids are invited to stop by after school and personalize their very own trick-or-treat goodie bag! Manchester District Library is hosting Afterschool Art: Trick-or-Treat Bags on Monday, October 12, from 3:30pm to 5pm in the City Room. Come create, decorate, and get into the Halloween spirit […]
ALI announces October classes, part 2
submitted by Mary Spaan, ALI publicity The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports lifelong learning by offering a diverse array of online and in-person enrichment classes for adults. ALI’s fall 2026 catalogs have been mailed out and can also be found at various sites in the 5HealthyTowns area. ALI’s fall 2026 term continues with 12 […]
Homecoming Parade this Thursday kicks off events leading up to Friday’s game
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr./Sr. High School (MHS) is holding its Homecoming Parade through downtown this week, on Thursday, October 1. Line-up will be in Emanuel Church’s parking lot at 5:30pm with the parade starting at 6pm. The Parade is open for anyone to participate, not just students. Candy can be thrown. This year’s parade […]
Get ready for 2026 Witches Night Out in downtown Manchester!
by Sara Swanson The 6th annual Witches Night Out is coming up October 10 from 5pm to 11pm in downtown Manchester. Get ready for an evening of spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dancing, dining, drawings, and store specials, all decked out in your best witchy outfit (costumes are encouraged but optional)! Save your receipts. For every […]
Learn about the railroads that used to run through Manchester
by Sara Swanson For generations, two railroads ran through Manchester, bringing people and goods to our small community, and became an important part of Manchester’s history. Everyone is invited to the Manchester Area Historical Society’s (MAHS) general community meeting on Thursday, October 8, at 7pm, at the Kingsley Jenter House, 302 E Main St, for […]
Christmas in the Village planning meeting scheduled, organizer needed for parade
by Sara Swanson Downtown businesses have announced this year’s Christmas in the Village theme, “O’ Christmas Tree,” and that they are holding a Christmas in the Village planning meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 7pm, at Dragonfly and Birch, 115 E Main St. Anyone is welcome to attend. Christmas in the Village will be Saturday, […]
Get spooky with Afterschool Art at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Spooky season has arrived at the Manchester District Library! Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join Afterschool Art: Ghost Portraits on Monday, October 5, from 3:30 to 5pm, in the City Room. Create your own ghostly family portrait, along with other fun and family-friendly […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join the 4-Corners Protectors gathering for one hour this Friday, October 2, from 5pm to 6pm. Midterms are only four weeks away, so come encourage the vote that will turn the tide. We must vote out the current regime, stop big corporation money, and build a new government that […]
Continue your journey through the 13 original colonies at the Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator History comes to life this October at the Manchester District Library as The 13 Original Colonies series continues with four Thursday afternoon programs exploring the people, places, foods, and fascinating stories that helped shape early America. The journey continues with Maryland on October 8, followed by […]
