January events for all ages at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during January. MDL Board of Trustees Meeting will be held Thursday, January 6 at 7 pm in the Village Council Chambers. The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body […]
Foam recycling set at WWRA January 14-16
submitted by Shawn Personke, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) will host a winter Foam Recycle Weekend on January 14 to 16, 2022, continuing last year’s successful foam events that brought in over 2000 pounds of #6 foam. Bill Christen, WWRA volunteer and a long-time foam recycler, has a keen idea on […]
Manchester area Christmas services set
Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, and Manchester has several services to offer. Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St., will hold three different Christmas Eve services on Friday, Dec. 24: 5 pm, Online Only: watch as the story of Christmas is told, interspersed with favorite […]
Winter Wander Leonard Preserve hike
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a winter hike in the Leonard Preserve on Sunday, January 9 from 2 to 4 pm. The Leonard Preserve is located just outside of the Village with the parking area located at 375 N Union St. Come admire the beautiful landscape with park naturalist, Kelsey Dehring as […]
Toys for Tots collection continues this week
You can help put toys under a child’s Christmas tree, right here in Manchester. The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are running their annual Toys for Tots campaign. They are collecting toys until Friday, December 17th. As usual, all the toys collected will remain in the Manchester area. Bring your new, […]
MUMC holding Longest Night Service
The holiday season, beginning in late November and continuing through New Year, is considered by most to be one of joyous celebration. Most people gather with family and friends to share meals and gifts, and it is seen as a happy time of year. But it isn’t happy for everyone. Christmas and the holiday season […]
HSHV offers FREE cat & dog adoptions with “Home for the Pawlidays”
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Dozens of deserving dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) hope to get a home this holiday. And HSHV is waiving the adoption fees for those who qualify. Alonzo, Bailey, Cassius, Cliff, Cody, Diamond, Julius, Junie, Linden, Magnolia, Norm, Panda, Ren, Vala, Wheatly and Willow: […]
Christmas carol sing along
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church The Manchester community is invited to join the Christmas Carol Sing Along being hosted at Emanuel Church Wednesday, December 8 starting at 7:30 pm. Gather your friends and join us in the beautifully decorated sanctuary and feel the magic of the season come alive as we sing Christmas Carols.
School winter holiday band concerts
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 and will be holding their winter concert this Thursday, December 9th at 7 pm in the High School Auditorium. The Manchester High School winter concert will […]
Ballet Chelsea presents its 24th annual production of The Nutcracker
Ballet Chelsea will bring the magic of the holiday season to life with The Nutcracker, December 11 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and December 12 at 2 pm. This annual production will be held at the George E. Potter Center in Jackson. The performance will feature dazzling scenery, beautiful costume designs, and the colorful characters you adore. […]
