Make your own abstract canvas art
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will provide back-stapled canvases to create your own abstract art on Tuesday, September 19, in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Canvases will be available anytime between 3:30pm and 4:30pm, with this open-ended class offering painting time until 5:30pm. All ages are welcome. […]
Natural remedies for sniffles, colds, and flu with Dr. Nia
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Dr. Nia Aguirre, Naturopathic Doctor and Medicinal Herbalist, to learn practical, natural prevention and remedies to head off the upcoming cold and flu season. This make-and-take clinic will be held on Monday, September 18, at 6pm in the Village Room at 912 City Rd (lower level). This […]
Twentieth Century Club holding potluck
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Twentieth Century Club The Twentieth Century Club has been in existence since 1899, when a group of ladies gathered to form a club to discuss current events and book reports. Eventually they decided to have a theme every year in which subjects would be investigated and the information shared with […]
News from the Blacksmith Museum: Manchester Historic Craft Project
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society As summer is passing and fall is on the way, we thought it would be a good time to post an update from the Blacksmith Museum. The blacksmiths held a steady Sunday presence throughout the summer, including a very busy Chicken Broil Day, and recently hosting a […]
Please support the 2023 CROP Hunger Walk in Manchester!
submitted by Lon Nordeen and Cathy Moore, CROP Hunger Walk volunteers Your neighbors and friends ask for your support for an important local cause by contributing and/or walking 1–3 miles around the community on October 1, from 1 to 3 pm for the annual CROP Hunger Walk. This event will start at the Manchester United […]
Early Halloween celebration at the RV Park
submitted by Elyse Mackenzie, Hidden Lakes RV Resort Manchester’s new RV resort, Hidden Lakes, is holding a free Halloween celebration on Saturday, September 30, from 2pm to 4pm. Everyone in the community is invited. Activities include pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest. The resort is located at located at 11485 Parr Rd. Questions about […]
Sharon Church’s annual scrap metal drive
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church We are thrilled to announce that Sharon Church’s highly anticipated annual scrap metal drive will take place on September 9 and 16 from 9am to 3pm. This event not only benefits our local community but also contributes to the ongoing mission work of Sharon Church. Gather up your unwanted […]
MUMC holding Community Picnic to welcome new pastor
submitted by Jody Sharrow, church administrator, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church cordially invites the community to welcome our new pastor, Reverend Susan Hitts, to Manchester at a picnic on September 10, 2023, from noon to 2pm. This free picnic will serve hot dogs, chips, brownies, and other picnic goodies. Feel free to […]
Volunteer workdays scheduled at Sharon Hills Preserve
by Sara Swanson Legacy Land Conservancy has scheduled their fall 2023 volunteer workdays with three days scheduled for Sharon Hills Nature Preserve. They are looking for volunteers to help remove the invasive species autumn olive on Friday, October 6, from 10am to noon; Friday, October 13, from 10am to noon; and Saturday, October 14, from 10am […]
NEW Meet & Greet Series at Manchester District Library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth During the months of September, October, and November, the Manchester District Library will be hosting Manchester’s local businesses, restaurants, and nonprofits at the MDL’s Meet & Greet Series to help promote all of the wonderful things Manchester has to offer. Our first Manchester Meet & Greet will be on Friday, September […]