Eventful week coming up for ’Mrs. Kelly’s Journey’
article submitted by Breeda Kelly Miller “I’m having flashbacks to my childhood, waiting anxiously for Santa’s arrival,” says local author Breeda Miller. Delivery of her long-awaited book, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home: Stories of an American Family, is scheduled for early this week. With the holiday and weather concerns, she is a bit nervous about the […]
Get Moving this winter at Chelsea Senior Center
Editor’s note: Did you know that the Chelsea Senior Center serves the greater Chelsea area, including Manchester? While Manchester’s Senior Center is under construction, check out the activities and amenities for seniors just up the road. submitted by Sharon Kegerreis, Chelsea Senior Center Cold and wet weather that changes in a minute and adds to […]
Emanuel Church prepares for 49th annual Live Nativity
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Celebrate Christmas with Emanuel Church as we present our 49th annual Live Nativity Thursday and Friday, December 19 and 20, from 7 to 9pm. The Christmas story is silently retold in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at 324 W Main St. We invite members of […]
Library hosting S*TEA*P for a holiday tea tasting
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat The Manchester District Library will host Samantha Musil, owner of local tea company S*TEA*P, for a holiday tea tasting on Thursday, December 12, at 4pm in the Village Room. Participants will sample five seasonally flavored tea blends while learning about various tea types and brewing methods. Recommended for ages 14+. Advance […]
Guide to 2024 Christmas in the Village
by Sara Swanson Keep up to date on any last-minute additions or changes at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas. Friday, December 6, 2024 Free Christmas Card Making When: 7am–1pm and 4pm–8pm Where: Millie’s Coffeehouse, 227 E Main St Description: Make Christmas cards for free. There will also be a donation box for collecting warm weather items for veterans (hats, […]
Make-and-take jeweled trees at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat The Manchester District Library will host Joy Matthews on Friday, December 6, at 2pm for a make-and-take craft project upcycling old jewelry into unique and beautiful Christmas decorations. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester District Library […]
Come play bingo at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat Join the Manchester District Library staff for BINGO! for all ages December 5 at the library. The staff hosts bingo on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round in the Teen Spot. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and […]
Men’s Club Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club announced that they will be holding their Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park starting on Friday, November 29. The sale will run from 5pm to 8pm on Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Trees this year will come from […]
Zion Lutheran Church’s Breakfast with St. Nick
submitted by Lillian Diuble, Communications Director for Zion Lutheran Church Join Zion Chelsea-Manchester Church for Breakfast with St. Nick on Saturday, December 7. There will be a jolly good breakfast, photo ops with St. Nick, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fun for the WHOLE family! There will be two seatings — one at 8:30am and […]
Manchester 2024 Home Holiday Light Display Contest
by Sara Swanson The Downtown Development Authority and Manchester Main Street Project are holding a 2024 Christmas House Decorating Contest! There will be a $100 prize for first place and a $50 prize for second place. Decoration will need to be complete by Friday, December 6, for judging, which will happen on Saturday, December 7, […]
