Manchester area churches’ 2023 Christmas services
by Sara Swanson With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, most Manchester area churches are holding their Christmas services on Christmas Eve. Here are some of this year’s Christmas Eve services: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have Christmas Eve services at 9:30am, 5pm, and 7:30pm. Community Bible Church, located at […]
Sign up for a Christmas crafting party
submitted by Pat Sahakian Join us at Worth Repeating for a Christmas Crafting Party on Wednesday, December 20, at 4pm here at the store, 110 E Main St. We will be making the Clothespin Angel (pictured above). Class is limited to eight participants who must be 9 years or older. The cost is $5 and […]
Luminaria to return on Christmas Eve
submitted by Barry Allen Each year since 1978 the community has turned into a village of lights as the residents of Manchester light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. The annual luminaria celebration will return this year with the Manchester Lions Club organizing the holiday tradition since taking over the project from the Manchester […]
WCCD celebrates 76 years at upcoming annual meeting
submitted by WCCD Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) in celebrating 76 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse in Ypsilanti (100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI) on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5:30pm. The evening will feature a keynote presentation by Naim Edwards, Director of MSU — Detroit Partnership for […]
Library to host two paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for two sessions of painting fun on Wednesday, December 20. Each guided session will be held in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. The Kids Paint Party begins at […]
Decorate tiny gift boxes at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, December 13, at 3:30pm, the Manchester District Library will offer a special holiday make and take in the Village Room. Decorate a personalized tiny gift box, perfect to use with that special little gift. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages 13 and under. Stop by […]
Make Christmas ornaments with Hankrajewel
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make your own personalized ornament at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, December 12, at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn metal sculpting techniques from master artist Saadiq, owner and creator of Hankrajewel. Recommended for ages 16+. Advance registration is requested. Sign […]
The Food Pantry Face-Off … is on!
by Marsha Chartrand For several years now, Horning Farms has worked hard to give back to the local community with their locally grown farm products. This year, they are putting a new spin on their traditional ground-beef donation program. Five local food pantries are in a fun, friendly competition to receive donations of ground beef […]
Holiday music at upcoming winter band concerts
by Sara Swanson Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s fifth- and sixth-grade bands will be holding their winter concert Thursday, December 14, at 7 pm in the High School auditorium. The Manchester High School winter concert […]
Gather with others this Christmas
submitted by Chelsea Hospital A free Christmas meal is planned at UMHS-Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital for community members who cannot afford one. This will take place on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Members of our community who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day or who cannot afford a Christmas meal […]
