Historic craft classes at the Blacksmith Shop for winter 2023
submitted by Annette Siffin, MAHS The Manchester Area Historical Society is excited to announce a series of classes beginning on Mondays, held from 6–9pm, in January. Classes are a simple introduction. They are geared toward sharing knowledge and technique of historic crafts to spur interest and motivate involvement in the Blacksmith Shop’s Historic Craft demonstrations […]
Luminaria will light the way again this Christmas
by Marsha Chartrand Who says a person with a vision can’t create something huge? Just ask Karen Hinkley how the luminaria tradition got started in Manchester back in 1977. “We moved to our home on Ann Arbor Hill in Manchester in 1976,“ Hinkley recalled a few years ago. “In 1977 I thought (the luminaria) would […]
Christmas concert and vendor market at Manchester Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at Manchester Market for a Christmas Market on Wednesday, December 14, from 4 to 7pm, with a marvelous assortment of vendors supplying amazing gifts you can give this holiday season! There’s something for everyone on your Christmas list. The talented and lovely Stacey “Soul Songstress” […]
New year birding hike in the Leonard Preserve
Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of local birds along the charming River Raisin with county naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hike in the Leonard Preserve located just outside of the Village limits on North Union Street. The […]
Free movie: “The Grinch“
The Klager & Riverside PTO is hosting their first FREE movie night of the year at Klager Elementary School on Friday, December 16, at 6pm in the gym. They will be showing The Grinch. Everyone is invited to attend, but adults must be present with child. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs or […]
Emanuel Church holds its 47th Live Nativity
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 47th year when the Christmas story silently comes to life Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16. 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 […]
Senior Citizens’ luncheon set for Wednesday at 11 am
by Marsha Chartrand For many years, the third and fourth graders at Manchester Community Schools have served the senior citizens of Manchester a delicious holiday dinner between Thanksgiving and Christmas. What was once baked turkeys, assisted by (themselves senior citizens) Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuyda of Freedom Township and much of the food cooked by […]
Soul Songstress Christmas Concert at the Manchester Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market Come join the Manchester Farmers Market, located at 455 West Main Street, on Wednesday, December 14, at 5:30pm, for a free Christmas Concert performed by the lovely “Soul Songstress,” Stacey Murray. Stacey is an award-winning singer-songwriter, not bound by genre, adding soulfulness to every song she sings. Stacey […]
Free Christmas meal at Chelsea Hospital
by Sara Swanson Are you going to be alone on Christmas? Nobody should have to spend it alone and that is why Chelsea Hospital is hosting a free meal for those in the community, including residents of Manchester, who are alone or cannot afford one. This will be held in the Chelsea Hospital dining room […]
Free class about cookies!
by Sara Swanson Acorn Farmers Market and Café, which has ceased operations for now, provided multiple services to the community beyond sourcing local food. One of those was hosting free culinary classes. The next scheduled class is this Saturday, December 3, at 3pm. It is a free cookie class with Chef Keegan. Thankfully, Manchester Market […]
