Open house to honor Jeff Wallace
Village Manager Jeff Wallace is retiring on April 29 after 30 years of exemplary service to the Manchester community. The Village Council and Staff invites the public to come and wish Jeff well during an open house in the Village Room at the Village Hall on Monday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Acorn’s Vendor of the Week: The Lakehouse Bakery
submitted by the Manchester Farmers Market Chef Keegan Rodgers graduated the Culinary Baking and Pastry Arts Program with Honors from Schoolcraft College. He also earned accreditation through the American Culinary Federation. Shortly after this, he achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in preparation for opening a bakery. […]
All-you-can-eat pancake dinner
Manchester Community Schools is holding a King Pancake Night/All-you-can-eat Pancake Dinner fundraiser on April 27 at the Junior/Senior High School from 5 to 7 pm. The price is $6 per person with 3 years and under free, and includes pancakes, sausage, and milk. Pre-purchase tickets at https://manchester.revtrak.net/ (click on Riverside Intermediate, then click on Pancake […]
Save the date — the MHS Alumni banquet returns!
submitted by the MHS Alumni Association Mark your calendars for June 18 for the Manchester High School Alumni Banquet! This year, the banquet will be held in the Manchester High School Commons. The Alumni Association will be awarding scholarships to students from the graduating class of 2022, and will be honoring graduates from the following […]
MHS to present spring musical
In their first full musical since 2019, the Manchester Thespian Society will be performing “Fractured Fairytale: The Playsical” on Friday, April 29 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 or $10 for seniors, students and school staff, and […]
Registration open for 2022 community-wide garage sale
Registration is now open for the Manchester Community Garage Sale, which will be held July 22–23, 2022, from 8am to 4pm. Registration is $12. Registered individuals will receive a number after registration/payment, which must be included on all signs. Registration will include advertisement, listing in the community brochure/map, an online interactive map, and directional sign […]
Local author Elizabeth Hastings visits Manchester District Library Storytime April 19
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is thrilled to welcome a very special guest for Family Storytime on Tuesday, April 19: local author Elizabeth Hastings. All ages are welcome to join us at 11:15 a.m. to hear Elizabeth read from her new book, “Roger and Wesley,” and stay afterward for craft […]
Acorn’s Vendor of the Week: Clever Creations by Amy
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Clever Creations by Amy are one of a kind clay creations like Uniquely Michigan Fairy Doors, Gnomes, and Fairy Garden Accessories designed and sculpted by Amy. Amy’s Story: “I was transplanted to Ypsilanti over 25 years ago and now have only Y+ blood running through my veins. I […]
Sharon UM Church to host Easter Walk on Saturday
submitted by Pastor Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church Area churches invite Manchester families to an Easter Walk at Wurster (Gazebo) Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The story of the first Easter morning will be shared as you walk along, visiting several stops, with the pages of a […]
Canoe and Kayak race is coming, May 15!
Submitted by Sybil Kolon on behalf of the canoe/kayak race committee Spring is here and Manchester’s 56th Annual River Raisin Canoe/Kayak race will be here before we know it: Sunday, May 15, starting at noon. Registration opens April 6 and we are encouraging everyone to register by May 2. A late fee of $5 per […]
