Manchester’s first winter storm of 2016 – 2017
With a forecasted total of 7 to 11 inches of snow, our first winter storm of 2016-2017 did not disappoint and also resulted in Manchester Community School’s first snow day of this school year. Kids will have plenty do to occupy their free time if the temperature hits 33F as predicted, as that is the […]
Christmas in Village 2016 lighted parade
Friday night, shortly before the parade set off from Emanuel’s parking lot, parade organizer Denise Collins presented ribbons and prize money to the winning floats on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. In the business category, 3rd place was awarded to the Jackson Area Tractor Club, 2nd place was awarded to the Lion’s Club and […]
Brownie troop learns life skill sewing their own sashes
Last Friday, the second graders of Manchester Brownie troop 40673, with help of many parent volunteers, sewed their own Brownie sashes. The girls selected the correct pattern size, traced patterns, cut out their sashes, assisted in ironing the hems, then sewed their sashes on sewing machines. While waiting their turns on the sewing machines, the […]
Klager Halloween 2016 costume parade (photos)
Klager Elementary celebrated Halloween with a costume parade around the circle drive so family members could come watch.
Fire Station Open House: Photos
Manchester residents got a peak into the fire station. Vehicles were opened for kids, and curious adults to sit in and look over. There was special mobile house where kids could practice escaping a smoky room. A U of M life flight helicopter made a short appearance before getting called away. But as always, the […]
Klager Fun Run (photos)
Luther C. Klager Elementary had beautiful sunny weather for it’s Fun Run last Wednesday. During the the run, the PTO announced that they had almost reached their fundraising goal of $12,500.
First signs of Fall
The first signs of autumn are popping up all around us if you know where to look! From the first small pie pumpkins on front porches to the ripe purple riverbank grapes to the bright red maple leaves on the sidewalk, it isn’t just the calendar telling us what season is just around the corner.
