St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social — Thursday, July 27
Submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 27, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 West Main St. We are celebrating the […]
Manchester UMC offers two free movie nights
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church This summer there will be two opportunities to gather for an evening of free movies and snacks with the return of Movie Nights at Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester (the church next to Klager Elementary). On Friday, July 28, we’re planning an indoor showing of Madagascar: […]
Suicide prevention training in Manchester
submitted by Anna Webber, SRSLY Manchester On Wednesday, August 16, from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Chelsea Hospital is hosting a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training in the Manchester District Library Village Room, located at 912 City Rd (lower level). This suicide prevention training teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and […]
Summer reading program finale at the library
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library’s Summer Reading Program’s wrap-up party is coming up on Monday, July 24, from 4:30pm to 6pm at the library. There will be ice cream served and a drawing for prizes for summer reading program participants. Questions? Call (734) 428-8045. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
Okey celebration set for July 30
by Marsha Chartrand A celebration open house in honor of and gratitude for the many contributions of Dr. Monty and Dr. JoAnn Okey to the Manchester community will be held in the large pavilion at Carr Park on Sunday, July 30, from noon to 3pm. Over the years, the couple and their family of six […]
Doll n’ Burgers pop-up at the Manchester Market
by Sara Swanson Do you wish we had a Doll n’ Burger here in Manchester? Are you craving a Doll n’ Burgers burger but don’t want to drive to Tecumseh or Jackson? Good news! The Manchester Market, located at 455 West Main, will host a Doll n’ Burgers pop-up from 5pm to 8:30pm each Thursday […]
Michigan’s largest veteran event plans for sixth year
submitted by VETLIFE Back for its sixth year, VETLIFE is once again hosting the largest veteran event in the state of Michigan. Vet Fest, presented by VETLIFE, draws over 3,000 veterans annually along with their immediate family members. The purpose of Vet Fest is to bring veterans together to enjoy camaraderie and connect them to […]
New sights and scenes at the Chicken Broil in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Even after 70 years, there can always be something new at the Manchester Chicken Broil. And in its 70th year, some new partnerships are developing, new activities are in store for the kids, and new Chicken Broil merchandise will be available on the field only the day of the Broil! Don’t miss […]
Bethel Church holding piano benefit concert
submitted by Bethel United Church of Christ Experience the transformative power of music! Join Bethel United Church of Christ as they joyfully gather to commemorate their new grand piano. Bethel Church, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, is holding a free Piano Benefit Concert on Friday, July 21, at 7pm featuring performances by music director […]
Get ready for the Manchester Community Garage Sale!
by Marsha Chartrand Coming soon to a garage near you … the Manchester Community Garage Sales! Scheduled for the weekend of July 28 and 29, the village and outlying townships will have garage sales galore. Based upon community feedback and participant recommendations, the planning team has changed the times of the garage sales to 9am–5pm, […]
