Senior Citizen dinner a success! (photos)
After taking a year off due to shutdowns and other insurmountable issues, the annual Senior Citizens dinner was hosted by the kids at Riverside Intermediate School. Songs performed by the third- and fourth-grade choruses were followed by performances by the fifth- and sixth-grade bands. Retired Klager teacher Carolyn Supers headed up the effort, sent invitations, […]
Photos: 2021 Manchester Christmas in the Village
No photo: 20 families participated in the Scavenger Hunt. Scavenger Hunt Winners of $10 Gift Certificates to Sweet Leilanis were Mark Nashif, Buff Donovan, and Crystal Rose. Organizer Kim Strickland stated, “Thank you to our Sponsors: Worth Repeating, River Raisin Distillery, and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce!”
Photos: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
There is definitely a holiday atmosphere in Manchester this week. As the business community and residents alike look forward to Christmas in the Village this coming weekend, the Mirror captured just a few of the faces and features that keep our community vital throughout the holiday season, and all year long.
Photos: Freedom Over Fear event
On Saturday, November 13th from 10:30 am to 3 pm, a local group behind the protest that led to the viral video showing unmasked students entering the High School building back in September, held a rally in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School parking lot. Featured speakers included candidate for Michigan Governor, Ryan Kelley, and Manchester […]
Veteran’s Day in Manchester (photos)
Veteran’s Day, originally called Armistice Day, is a federal holiday celebrated on November 11 each year, on the day World War I ended in 1918. The World War I armistice was signed on the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” and that observance has continued annually since signed into law by […]
2nd Annual Band-o-rama (photos)
The Manchester High School held its BAND-O-RAMA on Saturday in the High School gym. The performance started with High School Jazz Band and concluded with the Manchester Marching Band. Admission was by donation with all proceeds going toward the band’s uniform fund in order to replace old and worn out formal wear. The bands were […]
First annual Witches Night Out a success! (photos)
“First Annual”? That is correct! Sue LaRocque of River Raisin Mercantile confirmed that Saturday evening’s Witches Night Out was so successful it is becoming an annual event. Saturday’s event included spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dining, games, raffles, and in-store specials. Linda Stevens of Village Hair Forum stated, “I think it was a great night of […]
