Manchester Packs Gym for Roller Derby Skills Exhibition
Many people came out Saturday afternoon to see the skaters from the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes demonstrate skills and talk about roller derby. The event, sponsored by the Manchester Ladies Society, packed the bleachers in the Ackerson Gym. "Susan B. Slamthony" who does public relations for the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes acted as M.C. She first explained […]
Manchester's 2015 Independence Day Fireworks
Manchester enjoyed beautiful weather Friday night for the 2015 Independence Day Fireworks display! In case you missed it, here are some highlights:
Pictures from the 2015 Manchester Community Fair Parade
It was absolutely beautiful weather for a Parade and this years Fair Parade was Fantastic. Here are some photos in case you missed it.
Joybox Express & Top Hats and Monocles Play at CAS Benefit Concert
Lynn and Kent Miller hosted a spectacular concert on their lawn on Saturday benefiting Cultural Arts Strings and it's new youth orchestra project. The concert started off with a tribute by Village president Patricia Vailliencourt. In addition to performances by students and instructors, area duo Top Hats and Monocles played klezmer, Appalachian, and gypsy music. Part way through the concert, Mr. […]
Community Business Expo Enjoys Wonderful Weather
The weather co-operated with the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and its 8th annual Community Business Expo last Thursday in Chi-Bro Park. Held in conjunction with the Farmers Market, 23 local businesses and non-profit community service organizations had booths presenting what they have to offer to the community. The Manchester High School Jazz Band entertained the crowd from the pavilion, […]
2015 Memorial Day Parade
Despite high winds blowing away notes, trouble with the sound system and confusion over the start time, quite a crowd turned out for last Monday's Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies on the bridge, in Wurster Park and in the cemetery.
Boychoir of Ann Arbor Performs for Manchester
Sunday afternoon, Manchester was treated to a fine performance by The Boychoir of Ann Arbor. Presented by the Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization in cooperation with the Manchester United Methodist Church, nearly 100 people were in attendance to hear the boys perform. In addition to having local Manchester boys (Peter Cocco, Willem Rohwer, and Alden […]
Bike to School Day 2015
With the help of our local Sheriff's Department, Safe Routes 2015 Bike to School Day proved to be a ton of fun!
First Farmers Market of 2015
Thursday, May 7 was opening day for the 2015 season of the Manchester Farmers Market. It also was the first market in it’s 2015 location, Chi Bro Park. The weather cooperated and the sunny, breezy afternoon in the grassy park was perfect! In addition to the new location, this was the first market with new […]
