1st Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk through the Leonard Preserve
The Manchester Cross Country team has added a brand new event to the Christmas in the Village line up this year! The morning of December 1st, the first Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk will take you through the beautiful trails of the聽Leonard Preserve. All ages are invited to participate. Registration for students 18聽and under is $25. […]
Gather With Others This Thanksgiving!
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Chelsea Senior Center are inviting members of the community to a聽free聽 Thanksgiving meal at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea dining room on Thursday, November 22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This invitation is intended for聽members of the local communities who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving or those […]
Veteran’s Day luncheon
Manchester American Legion Auxiliary Post 117 is holding a聽Veteran’s Day luncheon on Sunday, November 11th at 1 pm at the Legacy Event Center.聽All veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Chicken will be provided. They聽hope to see you there!
Chamber social meeting and elections set for Wednesday night
The next Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce meeting is coming up Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 pm, at Two Black Sheep Restaurant. “This meeting will take a ‘social mixer’ approach, as we look to change our format and outreach,” said MACC president Ray Berg, “as well as inviting the general public to come and see what […]
SJM Chelsea to host free “Youth Mental Health” first aid course
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and聽SRSLY Coalitions聽will host a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers and neighbors how to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing mental health or addiction challenges. The course, which will be held Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to […]
November events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The library staff has been working hard planning great events in November. This month, the library will be going green for the STEAM Maker Night with 鈥淩epurposed Book Christmas Crafts鈥 on Thursday, November 15聽at 3:30 pm. As usual, all materials are provided. It is recommended for ages 10 […]
2018 Christmas in the Village will be themed Twas the Night Before Christmas
Christmas in the Village is聽returning to Manchester on Friday, November 30th with Santa’s Parade starting at 6:30pm. The bulk of the events will take place Saturday, December 1st from 9am until the evening.聽The theme of this year’s celebration is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” derived from the first line of the 1823 poem “A Visit […]
Art Kettle hosting Detroit artist Donna Jackson to present “Colorful Women”
On聽Sunday November 4th at 2pm, the Art Kettle will host聽Detroit artist Donna Jackson presenting “Colorful Women.” The Art Kettle is Manchester’s new art space, located at 121 West Main. Its current exhibition, Dear Womanhouse, What Now? is up until Friday聽Nov 16th. “Colorful Women” is a series of illustrations, writings, and paintings which open viewers eyes […]
School board candidate forum set for next Monday, Oct. 29
The Manchester Ladies Society will be hosting a forum of school board candidates next Monday, Oct. 29聽聽from聽7 to 8:30 pm, in the Media Center of Riverside Intermediate School,聽located at 710 East Main Street. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the candidates answer questions,聽including those asked by audience members. It is a great way to […]
Volunteer opportunity at Watkins Lake
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation is hosting an upcoming volunteer opportunity, “Preservation of a Sedge Meadow,” at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve, from 1-3 pm on Saturday, November 10 at the Watkins Lake County Preserve. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is home to a wetland system containing sedge meadow and fen […]
