Caramel apples and pumpkin bowling (photos)
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen Although circumstances required modifications, Manchester’s kids were able to participate in the long-standing tradition of free caramel apples on Halloween and the newer tradition of pumpkin bowling Saturday afternoon outside of Acorn Farmers Market and Café.
Photos: Car parade honors Manchester Community Schools
Saturday afternoon community members participated in a car parade starting in Emanuel Church’s parking lot and ending at the Manchester United Methodist Church parking lot. The event, which was publicized on social media last Wednesday, was to show support for Manchester Community Schools students, teachers, and staff. Fire trucks, a MCS truck and many classic […]
Carr Park pavilions painted by volunteer crew
The Manchester Village Parks commission, chaired by Pat DuRussel, organized the event and are grateful for the help of volunteers Dwayne Vailliencourt, Cindy Dresch, David Chartrand, Karen Smith, volunteers from Amcor, and the six participating soccer players: Tyler Lutton, Charlie Monschau-Johnson, Luke Somerville, Derek Huff, Cody Smith, and Luis Baron. Thanks to each of the […]
Photos: Late August Manchester wildflowers
Wildflowers are in bloom right now up and down the Manchester walking trail and along the River Raisin.
Photos: New park equipment
New park equipment acquired with the Ka-BOOM grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation was installed last week, and there is more to come!
It’s time to re-open
Last Monday night, the Manchester Village Council had just a few hours to review the Governor’s lengthy Executive Order 2020-110, outlining when various businesses and services could re-open. A decision was made at the Council’s tele-conference meeting to re-open parks as soon as possible, with signs reminding users of reasonable precautions. Those signs were posted […]
Community “sends off” seniors with a car parade
On Sunday afternoon, community members lined Main Street and waved, clapped, shouted congratulations to, and even confetti-ed Manchester High School seniors who rode in decorated cars and trucks through the Village. Some seniors wore their caps and gowns, while others just enjoyed the ride. The event was organized by parents and not an official school […]
Signs of the times
Over the past several weeks, many yard signs have popped up around the community, along with messages chalked on the sidewalks throughout the village. The messages of hope, support, and community have helped to buoy emotions during what has been a difficult nine weeks of isolation for many.
