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 […]
Emanuel Church plans for annual Live Nativity
Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 48th year on Thursday and Friday, December 14 and 15. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at 324 W Main St. On these evenings […]
Zion Lutheran Church presents Songs of Christmas concert
by Sara Swanson Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, is holding a Songs of Christmas concert on Friday, December 15, at 6pm. This free concert is presented by Zion Lutheran Church’s and Shalom Life Church’s Music Ministries, featuring local musicians and church choirs. If you can’t make the Friday […]
Guide to 2023 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2023 Schedule of Events Keep up to date on any last-minute additions or changes at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas. Friday, December 1 Holiday Small Business Word Search When: Whenever businesses are open! Where: Participating local businesses Description: Win a $50 prize. See local businesses for details. M Shaw Home Studio Open House When: […]
MUMC celebrates retirement of organist
submitted by Rev. Susan Hitts, Manchester United Methodist Church On Sunday, November 26, Manchester United Methodist Church will celebrate the musical ministry of Noreen Wolcott during and after the 10:30am worship service. Noreen has been an integral part of the music ministry since her hiring in November 2002. She will be retiring at the end […]
Men’s Club keeps Christmas tree tradition going
by Marsha Chartrand The place to be on Friday, November 24, at noon is Chi-Bro Park on Ann Arbor Hill! That’s when the Men’s Club will open for business to sell their high-quality Christmas trees from Arend Tree Farms in Grass Lake. Hours (other than Black Friday) will be Monday through Friday, 5 – 8pm, […]
Seniors’ holiday meal coming up at Riverside School
submitted by Carolyn Supers Riverside Intermediate School would like to extend an invitation to all Senior Citizens to have lunch with third- and fourth-grade students on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. They promise entertainment, a yummy dinner, and PIE! The luncheon begins at 11am with a holiday musical performance by the children and ends around 11:45am. […]
Shop Small Business Saturday here in Manchester
submitted by Sue LaRocque, River Raisin Mercantile Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 25. Many of Manchester’s small businesses will have extended hours on the 25, being open from 10am to 6pm. They will also welcome you with discounts, sales, and give-aways. Why is Small Business Saturday important? Small businesses have long been considered the […]