Community Corner
🌱 How Manchester Money could change where your North Manchester dollars go
Happening soon: Hispanic Heritage Festival | Corridos of the... on the North Manchester Patch calendar
Good morning North Manchester! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Manchester Money could change where your North Manchester dollars go
- How the Peabody family quietly reshaped North Manchester's everyday life
Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Festival | Corridos of the Semiquincentennial and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Rather cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manchester Alive announces ChamberCare and Manchester Money as new member benefits (yournewsjournal.com) — New ChamberCare and Manchester Money benefits are giving North Manchester employers and shoppers fresh ways to support local businesses while accessing practical perks like health-benefit options and community gift cards. Whether you live in town or far away, you can now join Manchester Alive or purchase Manchester Money to keep more spending flowing to North Manchester's shops and services. 
• Shepherds Center Report (yournewsjournal.com) — A recent Shepherds Center meeting featured a Manchester University scholar unpacking Christian Nationalism, followed by a deep dive into the Peabody family's lasting impact on North Manchester's jobs, libraries, and senior care. From Peabody Seating's factory to the town library and Peabody Home, the talk highlighted how one family helped shape local life and opportunities.
📸 Around North Manchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
- Hispanic Heritage Festival | Corridos of the... →
Warvel Park, 702 N Market St, North Manchester
6:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Hispanic Heritage Festival: Corridos of the Semiquincentennial →
Warvel Park, 702 N Market St., North Manchester
6:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Festival | Corridos of the Semiquincentennial →
Warvel Park, 702 N Market St, North Manchester
6:00 pm - Tours and Tailgates 2026 →
Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester
9:30 am - Midterm Grades Due (Online) →
Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester - LCA Boys JV Soccer @ Manchester →
Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester
5:30 pm - Lakeland Christian Academy at Manchester →
Manchester High School, 1 Squire Dr., North Manchester
5:30 pm - West Manchester Worship Service →
West Manchester Church, 1013 West Indiana 114, North Manchester
10:00 am - Regional Student Environmental Conference →
Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester
9:00 am - Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker | Insects →
Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester
11:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
📣 North Manchester Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teen Hangout →
South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 East Front Street, South Whitley
3:30 pm - South Whitley Cinema →
South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 East Front Street, South Whitley
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in North Manchester. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in North Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Manchester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pierceton
- Pierceton Invites Public To Sept. 20 Ribbon-Cutting At Improved Park (inkfreenews.com)
- Sidney Town Council Discusses Ordinance Violations (timesuniononline.com)
- 11 Indiana animal shelters join US initiative, will temporarily lower adoption fees (wishtv.com)
Wabash
- Manchester girls soccer tops Wabash in conference match (yournewsjournal.com)
- City of Wabash announces 2026 Fall clean-up dates (yournewslocal.com)
Ok North Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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