Chelsea Hospital to host youth mental-health first-aid training
by Marsha Chartrand Chelsea Hospital, a collaboration of University of Michigan Health and Trinity Health, is hosting a Zoom training funded by the implementation of a Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant. The two-part series will be held from 5:30 to 8pm on April 25 and May 2 and is free and open to anyone […]
Lions basketball fundraiser to pay for new football uniforms
by Sara Swanson On Friday, March 17, 2023, at 6pm, in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium, Manchester Staff, Coaches, and local celebrities will take on Herman Moore, Tony Scheffler, and The Detroit Lions in a Basketball Game Fundraiser to support the Manchester football program in the purchasing of new uniforms. There will be a […]
2023 Farm to Table Event to be held at Alber Orchard
by Sara Swanson Save the date! The 2023 Farm to Table Dinner Event will be held at Alber Orchard on Bethel Church Road in Manchester on the afternoon of Sunday, September 10. Mike and Therese Bossory, owners of Alber Orchard, have donated the use of the Orchard for the event, which will be held in […]
What going on at the Blacksmith Shop?
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society Two classes remain for the first Winter Class Session at the Blacksmith Shop. Coming this evening (Monday, February 27, 6鈥9pm) is Paper Cutting. Learn the art of several paper-cutting approaches to make ornaments, stationery, and shelf paper. We will learn the basics of paper cutting or 鈥淪cherenschnitte.鈥 […]
Winter Survival Series continues in March at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Winter Survival Series of fun-filled activities for all ages will continue into March at the Manchester District Library (MDL). Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for more information about these and other great programs coming soon to the MDL. Dr. Seuss Book Club March […]
The streets of Jerusalem in Manchester
submitted by St. Mary Parish Office On Friday, March 10, the people of St. Mary Church in Manchester invite their friends and neighbors to step back in time and enter into a powerful moment of history! Throughout the centuries, Christians around the world have remembered in a special way the journey Jesus walked on His […]
Free children books all March long at the Friends of the Library used book sale
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library 鈥淭he more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you鈥檒l go.鈥 鈥 Dr. Seuss In honor of Dr. Seuss鈥 birthday on the second, March is designated as National Reading Month. Children books, […]
Community Connection Night at Riverside
by Sara Swanson Have you wondered how you can help the school district move past the turmoil of last year? Manchester Community Schools, along with C.A.R.E. in Schools, school improvement consultants, invites employees and district families as well as the wider community to a Community Connection Night at Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 E […]
Ashes at sunrise 鈥 or beyond
Submitted by St. Mary Parish Office This Wednesday will be that unique day during the calendar year when we see many of our friends and co-workers walking around with dark smudges on their foreheads 鈥 and they usually are so well-groomed! When and why does this occur? It would be 鈥淎sh Wednesday,鈥 the day Christians […]
144th Alumni Banquet announced for June!
submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Class of 1973 The Manchester High School Alumni Association is excited to announce the 144th Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, June 17, at Manchester High School. The banquet is a memorable occasion for Alumni and guests to socialize and reminisce along with special recognition to the classes of 1943, […]
