Here is the holiday schedule for the Manchester Public Library:
12/24/11, 12/25/11, 12/26/11 - Mary Cheney and Whiton Libraries closed
12/31/11 - Mary Cheney Library open 9 am to 5 pm
1/1/12, 1/2/12 - Mary Cheney and Whiton Libraries closed
Description:
Here is the holiday schedule for the Manchester Public Library:
12/24/11, 12/25/11, 12/26/11 - Mary Cheney and Whiton Libraries closed
12/31/11 - Mary Cheney Library open 9 am to 5 pm
1/1/12, 1/2/12 - Mary Cheney and Whiton Libraries closed
Location:
Town Offices
Description:
Town Offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Trash will not be collected and will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Time:
9:00am - 9:30am
Location:
Birch Street
Description:
Mobile Foodshare
Alternate Tuesdays
Manchester 2012
9:00am – 9:30am
Please note new time!
January 3 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Manchester (behind the Elks Club)
January 17 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
January 31 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 14- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 28- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 13- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 27- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Distributions may be canceled in the event of SNOW storms.
Call 860-288-4251 for cancelation information.
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Board of Directors will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Special Meetings will be held at such time and place as determined by the Board of Directors.
Agendas are available online.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles St., Glastonbury
Description:
Cox Cable Commission, Manchester Franchise meeting begins at 6:30 PM at Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles St., Glastonbury. All meetings are open to the public. Time for public comment is offered at the beginning and end of each meeting.
Customer complaints may always be sent to PO Box 1313 Glastonbury CT 06033.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St., Manchester. At combined Public Hearing and Business Meetings, the Public Hearing portion will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester
Description:
The Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission meeting for Jan. 5 is cancelled
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
East Side Neighborhood Block Watch! All residents living from Main Street east to Autumn Street and East Center Street south to Charter Oak Street are invited! 1st Thursday each month at East Side Public Safety and Youth Building, 152 Spruce St. @ 6:30pm.
New people, new concerns, new meeting structure!
Help us help you with getting to know your neighbors to make your area a safer place to live! This is the ideal opportunity to meet the police officers who patrol this area of town and to learn what a Block Watch is.
We are looking for folks to participate, there is no commitment. We would love to meet you and hear about the current concerns in your neighborhood!
For more information, please contact Officer Stacey L. Forish, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or forishs@manchesterct.gov
Time:
7:30pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
Special Joint Meeting
Board of Directors and Redevelopment Agency
A special joint meeting of the Board of Directors and the Manchester Redevelopment Agency has been scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. in the Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center Street to discuss the status of the Broad Street Redevelopment Plan implementation and hold an executive session to discuss possible acquisition of real estate.
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St.
Description:
Read to Lumis, the German Shepherd at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St. on Saturday, January 7, from 2 - 3 p.m. You must be in 3rd to 5th grade to participate. Registration is required and space is limited to four children. Call 860-645-0577 to register
Time:
8:00am - 11:00am
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
The monthly VFW All You Can Eat Breakfast is held on the second Sunday of each month, 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Anderson-Shea Post 2046, 608 East Center Street.
Items include: Made to order omelets, scrambled eggs, potatoes, ham, sausage, pancakes, english muffins, SOS, cereal, fruit and desserts.
Adults and children 6 and over $7.00, Children 5 and under FREE. For more information, please call (860) 649-6741.
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
106 Hartford Road
Description:
Open House the second Sunday of each month, from 1 to 4, Cheney Homestead open to visitors: View this 1785 house at 106 Hartford Road, and hear commentary about this interesting residence, which was donated to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968.
Admission and guided tour by donations, for which we are very grateful.
860-647-9983
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
Manchester High School
Description:
Mark your calendars for an exciting event early in 2012. The Sounds of Frank a 6-piece professional instrumental and vocal band will present an all Frank Sinatra program at Manchester HS on Sunday January 8 at 2:00. This will be a benefit for the Manchester Band Parents Association's scholarship fund.
Admission is FREE. Donations will be accepted. There will be a bonus performance by the MHS Jazz Ensemble to start the show.
Location:
586 Main Street
Description:
SCIENCE SENSATIONS RETURNS!
Science Sensations is back! You can learn about science through fun experiments if you attend this program and are in grades 3 through 5!
Registration is required. This program begins again on January 9, 2012 at the Mary Cheney Library Building, 586 Main Street, Manchester. Call 860-645-0577 for more information and to register.
Location:
The Lodge in Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Drive.
Description:
The Advisory Recreation & Park Commission will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at The Lodge in Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Drive.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main Street
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in Lincoln Center, 494 Main Steet. Agendas and minutes are posted online.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
The Building Committee of the Town of Manchester will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 7:00 P.M. in the Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St. Agendas and minutes are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Time:
7:30pm
Location:
Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Manchester
Description:
The topic of the monthly meeting of the Manchester Garden Club will be "Everything You Always Wanted To Know about Gardening" on January 9th at Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Manchester beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The guest speakers will be Master Gardeners Bonnie Lindland and Judy Olsen as well as Joyce Trainer and Landscape Designer, Jarrod Sansoucy.
Between the 4 speakers their gardens have been on numerous garden tours both in Manchester and also the National Conservancy. Judy and Jarrod both have their own garden design business.
Their expertise in all aspects of gardening promise to make this a fun and exciting discussion.
Guests are welcome to attend and a $5.00 donation is suggested.
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
479 Main Street
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm.
Walk-ins are Welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling 860-647-3270 and select option #2.
The Weiss Center is located at 479 Main St. in Manchester. Park in rear of building.
Use the parking lot entrance. Follow signs to veteran's counselor in the 1st floor conference room. There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Location:
549 East middle Turnpike
Description:
A combination Block Watch meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Manchester Senior Center at 6:30 pm.
The Manchester Police Department would like to notify all residents that due to the recent success of the Town Watch event, the following block watches throughout Manchester are being combined, effective June 2009.
· Meadowbrook Area
· Waddell Area
· Strant Street Area
· St. John Area
· West Side Area
· Bunce Drive Area
. We welcome new members to join our current members to learn about their respective neighborhoods in town.
Spruce Street will continue to hold their own meetings on the 1st (first) Thursday of each month at 7 pm at Nathan Hale School in the cafeteria.
Green Manor will also continue to hold their own meetings on the 3rd (third) Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center on East Middle Tnpk.
For more information, please contact Officer Stacey L. Forish, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or forishs@ci.manchester.ct.us.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Manchester High School, Room 293, 6:00 PM
There will be a snow date of Feb. 1 for the January 25th meeting.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
The Cheney Hall Foundation will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Description:
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2012, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the Directors Room of the Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
The Arts Commission will meet this evening, 6:00 p.m. in the Law Library at Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
MCC ,SBM Auditorium 60 Bidwell Street
Description:
MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION
The Town of Manchester’s 27th Annual Martin Luther King Event will feature music from the Manchester High School Jazz Ensemble, a video presentation (starring Manchester’s students) of proposed community service projects created by elementary and middle school children, and a keynote from Manchester High School’s Senior Class President, Dhurata Lluhani.
The event will take place on Thursday, January 12th at 6pm at MCC (Manchester Community College) in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium (please note the date and location changes).
Awards will be given out to individuals/groups to recognize what they do on behalf of others in their community. One of the proposed service projects will also be honored. This event is free and open to the public.
For questions, please contact Erica Bromley, Director of the Manchester Youth Service Bureau or Jennifer Wilder Jackson, Youth Services Coordinator at 860-647-5213. Please join us in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Manchester youth!
Location:
Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Entitled “Everybody Loves a Hero” this year's Silk City Chorus Concert will take place on Saturday, January 14th in the newly renovated auditorium of Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike in Manchester. There will be two performances—1:30 and 7:30 PM. In addition, the concert will include 2009 International Gold Medalist Quartet “Crossroads” and 2011 International Semi Finalist Quartet “Da Capo”.
The Silk City Chorus, sponsor of the program, is based in Manchester, CT. It regularly places in the top five of Northeast District competitions. The Chorus consists of seventy-five men from thirty-one towns in the Connecticut and Massachusetts area.
All seats for either the 1:30 or 7:30 performances may be reserved by going to:www.silkcitychorus.org/tickets or call (203) 272-7360. Tickets are $ 20.00 ($17.00 for seniors and students). Secondary and primary reserved seats are $ 23.00 and $ 28.00 respectively.
You are also invited to join us for dinner at Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main Street, Manchester, CT. Serving 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Reservations recommended. Tickets are $10.00/person. Dinner RSVP is (860) 649-2863.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester staff and volunteers will hold a Volunteer Recruitment and Orientation day on Saturday, January 14 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, at 10 a.m.
Tours of the building and information on volunteer opportunities will be shared. Suggested age for volunteering is 16 years and over and a wide range of skilled and non-skilled volunteers are needed. Building sets, working in the box office, helping with productions or other special events, and promoting all of the activities are just part of the list of volunteer activities.
LTM is entering its 52nd season and its 21st year at Cheney Hall. Information on this and all activities can be found on their website at www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
Second Congregational Church, 385 N. Main St.
Description:
Enjoy Dinner before or after the show – or just come for dinner!
Sat., Jan. 14, 2012
Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, salad, beverages, & dessert
$10 adults, $6 children 12 & under
Serving 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Reservations recommended
Second Congregational Church
385 N. Main St.
Manchester, CT 06042
For dinner tickets and info:
Call (860)-649-2863
Email secondcongo385@att.net
In conjunction with:
The Silk City Chorus Concert
Sat., Jan. 14, 2012
1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Manchester High School
134 E. Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
For concert tickets and info:
Call 860-328-1876
Online www.silkcitychorus.org/annualshow
Description:
Holidays Observed by the Town of Manchester, 2012
Town of Manchester offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays.
New Year's Day, Monday, January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2012
Lincoln's Birthday, Monday, February 13, 2012
Washington's Birthday, Monday, February 20, 2012
Good Friday, Friday, April 6, 2012
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012
Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012
Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2012
Veteran's Day, Monday, November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012
Day After Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, 2012
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Refuse collection is delayed one day on the following six holidays, when the holiday falls on a weekday: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas.
Location:
Cheney and Whiton Library
Description:
Listed below are the 2012 closing dates for the Manchester Public Library:
1. Monday, January 2, 2012 New Year’s Day
2. Monday, January 16, 2012 Martin Luther King Day
3. Monday, February 20, 2012 Washington’s Birthday
4. Friday, April 6, 2012 Good Friday
5. Saturday, May 26, 2012
6. Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day
7. Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Independence Day
8. Saturday, September 1, 2012
9. Monday, September 3, 2012 Labor Day
10. Monday, October 8, 2012 Columbus Day
11. Monday, November 12, 2012 Veteran’s Day
12. Thursday, November 22, 2012 Thanksgiving Day
13. Monday, December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve
14. Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Christmas Day
Both buildings will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
Time:
9:00am - 9:30am
Location:
Birch Street
Description:
Mobile Foodshare
Alternate Tuesdays
Manchester 2012
9:00am – 9:30am
Please note new time!
January 3 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Manchester (behind the Elks Club)
January 17 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
January 31 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 14- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 28- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 13- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 27- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Distributions may be canceled in the event of SNOW storms.
Call 860-288-4251 for cancelation information.
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
479 Main Street
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm.
Walk-ins are Welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling 860-647-3270 and select option #2.
The Weiss Center is located at 479 Main St. in Manchester. Park in rear of building.
Use the parking lot entrance. Follow signs to veteran's counselor in the 1st floor conference room. There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
All meetings wil be held in the Manchester Room at the Town Hall at 41 Center Street unless otherwise noted on future dates.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Bennet Academy 1151 Main Street
Description:
The Relay for Life KickOff is scheduled to be held at Bennet Academy on Tuesday, January 17th beginning at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Anyone interested in learning about Relay, how to become more involved, etc is welcome to join us.
Food will be provided by Wood N' Tap. The snowdate is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th.
Please RSVP to Grace at b37gspiw@manchesterct.gov by Friday, January 13 if possible.
Thanks!
More info about Relay for Life available online:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=39565&pg=entry
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
494 Main Street
Description:
The Manchester Conservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting this evening at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the Lincoln Center Director's Room, 494 Main St.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are available in the Town Clerk's Office.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
440 Oakland Street
Description:
Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Open to the Public
Would you or someone you know like to be a little bit safer out in the world?
Then come to a Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar on Tuesday, January 17th. This seminar is ideal for women who find themselves leaving work, the mall or the fitness center after dark. It’s also for women that are runners, Realtors, college students or anyone that wants to know what to do if they find themselves in a situation. The seminar runs from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Please arrive no later than 6:45pm.
Emphasis will be on defense before an attack happens, as well as simple defensive strategies to use if an attack should occur. The workshop is for women ages 15 and up. Participants under 18 need a parent’s or guardian’s signature to attend.
Donation is 1 non-perishable food item per person. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Pre-registration is required at www.TheAcademy.us or by calling 860-646-7993. The seminar will be taught by male and female Academy Black Belts.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
The Human Relations Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Meeting in the Law Library of the Town Hall, 41 Center Street at 7:00 p.m. unlesss otherwise noted.
Time:
8:00am
Description:
The Downtown Manchester Special Services District will hold its Annual Meeting at 8:00 a.m.. In the event of inclement weather, please contact the District office at 860-645-2101 to confirm the meeting status.
Time:
10:00am - 2:30pm
Location:
494 Main Street
Description:
OPEN INTAKE 01/18/2012
The Community Renewal Team and the Town Of Manchester will hold
an Energy Assistance Day on Wednesday January 18th from 10am through 2:30pm at Lincoln Center 494 Main Street (Parking in rear of building, enter in the front).
Those eligible should call 860-647-3096 to apply by appointment only. Customers who bring proper documentation can be certified on-site. Several workers will be available to complete applications.
You should bring the following to your appointment:
_____Social Security cards and Birth Certificates of all household members if it’s your first time applying;
or if you are adding a household member (for that member)
_____Name, address and phone number of your landlord;
_____Complete copy of all your most recent Bank Statements: if another person’s name appears on the
statement, you must provide documentation of their address; (your name & Banks stamp MUST
appear on print-outs with all pages) to be accepted
_____Current copy of your heating bill (gas bill if you heat with gas & electric bill if you heat with electricity).
The bill must be in the name of a household member over the age of 18. Or, bring the name and address
of your oil company if you heat with oil.
_____Documentation of all household income for four consecutive weeks prior to your appointment.
Including: Paystubs, TPQY, Unemployment printout, Bank Statements showing deposits child support
or a printout from the State DSS for TFA recipients; [Pension income cannot be taken from bank
statement unless applicant is 70+ years of age (1099’s or check stubs are acceptable for pension)]
_____Current rent receipt or a copy of your lease if your heat is included with your rent.
Please bring a Mortgage statement if you are a homeowner.
** Asset forms need to be completed by intake worker for all household members 18+. If they have a bank account, bring their most recent one
Your appointment will last 20-30 minutes. The Community Renewal Team will notify you within 45 days as to whether you have been awarded a benefit and the amount of your benefit. The benefit amount will go directly to your heating company and will appear as a credit on your next heating statement or oil delivery. Everyone who applies for Energy Assistance is expected to make monthly payments towards their heating bills and to participate in CNG’s and CL&P’s Matching Payment Program.
For Income Guidelines (Family Size and Income Amount) visit the website below:
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Manchester High School, Room 293, 6:00 PM
There will be a snow date of Feb. 1 for the January 25th meeting.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Green Manor will hold their meetings on the 3rd (third) Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center on East Middle Tnpk.
For more information, please contact Officer Stacey L. Forish, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or forishs@ci.manchester.ct.us.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
549 East Middle Turnpike.
Description:
The Commission for Elderly Services & People with Disabilities will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St., Manchester
Description:
The Manchester Housing Commission will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St., Manchester.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are available online.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St., Manchester. At combined Public Hearing and Business Meetings, the Public Hearing portion will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Location:
The Lodge in Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Drive.
Description:
The Advisory Recreation & Park Commission will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at The Lodge in Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Drive.
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
466 Main Street
Description:
SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S Cooking Matters
FREE Cooking/Nutrition Workshop
for low income adults
presented by
MACC Charities and UConn. SNAP Nutrition Education Program
6 week course
classes to begin January 19th 2012
Thursdays from 1-3pm
466 Main St., Manchester
Registration is required
Please call Dale to reserve a place
860-288- 4251
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main Street
Description:
Small Business Nights will take place every Thursday night (with the exception of holidays) from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on the second floor of the Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street.
These Thursday evenings are set aside to help small business owners plan for and navigate any government relations related to land, building, and space needs.
Representatives from the Planning and Zoning, and Building Departments will be on hand to answer questions.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments also are accepted by calling 860-647-3044
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Freshman Wing Room 293
Description:
On January 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Manchester High School (Freshman Wing Room 293), the powerful CPTV documentary Education vs. Incarceration: The Real Cost of Failing Our Kids will be shown followed by discussion as it relates to our community.
This Forum is being sponsored by The Manchester Youth Service Bureau, Manchester Public Schools, Manchester Police Department and the MAPS Collaborative (Manchester Agencies, School and Police).
We invite you to watch this documentary and engage in conversation with others from your community.
Refreshments will be served at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to Fiona Golemba at b51fgole@manchesterct.gov or call 860-647-3473.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
175 Pine Street
Description:
7:00 pm
Manchester History Center
175 Pine Street (corner of Pine and forest Street)
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
20 American Legion Drive
Description:
A Fun Event.
January 20, 2012. Turnabout, a Rock 'n Roll Band will be playing at the American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Dr., Manchester, CT 06040 from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
Turnabout plays music from the '70's to the '90's and beyond. Come early for Friday fish night. Dinners start at $5.50 and is served from 6: 00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Dancing starts at 7 PM and will run until 11:00 PM. Cover charge for the music is $5.00 per person. Cash bar is available and there will also be a 50-50 raffle. For more information, call Jim at (860) 783-8832 or e-mail Adjutant@legionpost102.com
Time:
7:30pm
Location:
South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street
Description:
The Community Choir of Manchester will be performing a concert on Friday, January 20th beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street, to benefit Greg Caron, the Ellington Marine injured in Afghanistan, on Veteran’s Day. The concert is free, but all donations will go directly to the Greg Caron Fund. Please support this very important event and come together to raise money for this brave marine, because Freedom isn’t FREE! Be watching Better Connecticut on December 20th, at 3:00 p.m., and see the Community Choir perform, as they promote this important benefit concert. For information, email: cherylhilton@communitychoirofmanchester.org
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
St. Bridget School, 74 Main St. Manchester
Description:
SAFE CHILD AMBER ALERT ID EVENT will take place on Saturday, January 21, at St. Bridget School, 74 Main St. Manchester from 10:00am to 3:00pm. It is hosted by St. Bridget School Cadette Girl Scout Troop 10631 & St. Bridget School. ALL CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 18 can register. Parents/Guardians of participating children receive a wallet sized, plastic card with a picture of the child, a unique AMBER ID number and only minimal, yet essential information needed to identify the child. This information is stored in a secure data base at the CT DPS. This card can be presented to law enforcement in the event a child is abducted. The information can be transmitted to law enforcement and to the public via Television, Radio and Traffic Signs. This assists law enforcement by providing additional eyes of the public to look for the vehicle and occupants listed in the alert. Our Sponsor: Sonic CT - Manchester
Note: One card per child - free. Additional cards per child available for a $2 fee to cover cost of materials.
Time:
10:30am
Location:
Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street.
Description:
In this informal program of Creative Music for Children, participants will be able to explore music with instruments, finger plays, songs, and rhythmic poems on January 21, 10:30 a.m. at the Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
The movie, King of Comedy will be shown at Cheney Hall on Saturday, January 21st at 7 p.m. As part of the promotion for Little Theatre of Manchester’s production of Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, LTM is providing a movie night about comedy, starring Robert DiNiro and Jerry Lewis, about a comic who kidnaps a talk show host in order to get a spot on his stage!
Cheney Hall is located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. The movie is free, donations are accepted, refreshments will be available for purchase.
Tickets to Laughter on the 23rd Floor, which opens for three weekends beginning February 17th will be available at the box office. Information on this and all Little Theatre of Manchester events and productions can be found at www.cheneyhall.org or by calling the box office at 860-647-9824.
Location:
586 Main Street
Description:
Library Board, Manchester Public Library:
Most Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Howroyd Room of Mary Cheney Library building at 586 Main Street Manchester.
On June 18 and Nov. 19 the Board will meet at 6pm.
Time:
5:30pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
The Building Committee of the Town of Manchester will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:30 P.M. in the Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St. Agendas and minutes are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main Street
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in Lincoln Center, 494 Main Steet. Agendas and minutes are posted online.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Manchester Room of Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Description:
The Policy Briefing meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the Manchester Room has been cancelled.
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
479 Main Street
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm.
Walk-ins are Welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling 860-647-3270 and select option #2.
The Weiss Center is located at 479 Main St. in Manchester. Park in rear of building.
Use the parking lot entrance. Follow signs to veteran's counselor in the 1st floor conference room. There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce St.
Description:
The East Side Livable Neighborhood Group meets this evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce St.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Illing Middle School
Description:
Zumba Fitness is for Everyone Fundraiser!!
For Illing Middle School PTSA
Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates music and dance movements. Format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits.
It is also great for the mind. The combination of high energy and motivating music allows you to dance away your Illing Middle School PTSA
Tickets in advance:
$8.00 for adults
$5.00 for children
Tickets at the Door:
$10.00 for adults
$7.00 for children
Instructor:
Mrs. Peters, Instructor
Party starts on:
January 24, 2012 from 6:30-8:00pm
Questions and registration form:
Please email Christine at tigger.1011@gmail.com
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce St.(Spruce St. Firehouse).
Description:
Better Manchester Coalition, Better Leaders for Better Neighborhoods for a Better Community will meet this evening from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce St.(Spruce St. Firehouse).
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Manchester High School, Room 293, 6:00 PM
There will be a snow date of Feb. 1 for the January 25th meeting.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
The Human Relations Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month.
Meeting in the Law Library of the Town Hall, 41 Center Street at 7:00 p.m. unlesss otherwise noted.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St. A business meeting will follow the close of the public hearing.
Both Agenda and Minutes are available online.
Time:
4:00pm
Location:
494 Main Street
Description:
Thursday at 4:00 PM
Directors Room, Lincoln Center First Floor
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main Street
Description:
Small Business Nights will take place every Thursday night (with the exception of holidays) from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on the second floor of the Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street.
These Thursday evenings are set aside to help small business owners plan for and navigate any government relations related to land, building, and space needs.
Representatives from the Planning and Zoning, and Building Departments will be on hand to answer questions.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments also are accepted by calling 860-647-3044
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester Elk’s Lodge, 30 Bissell St.
Description:
DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY PRESENTATION – A comprehensive, professional market study of Downtown Manchester - the first in approximaltely 20 years - was commissioned by the Downtown Manchester Special Services District in the late summer of 2011. The Study was conducted by AMS Consulting, LLC, The Center for Research and Zared Architecture. Components of the Study included: Economic, Real Estate and Market Assessment; Stakeholder and Business Interviews; Consumer Household Surveys; Assessment of Building and Land Use Issues, Patterns and Conditions; and Targeted Property Assessments.
The Study has been completed. The consultants will present an overview of their findings and recommendations on Thursday, January 26 at 6 PM at the Manchester Elk’s Lodge, 30 Bissell St. All Downtown business and property owners, as well as interested others, are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the Downtown District Office at 860 645-2101 or to tparseliti@manchesterct.gov if you plan to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please contact the District office at 860 645-2101 for the status of the event.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Arbor's
Description:
Monthly meetings the 4th Thursday of each month at the Arbor's at 7 pm.
For more information contact Chris Edelwich at christinaedelwich@yahoo.com or Gene and Diane Dejoannis at gdejo@sbcglobal.net
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Monday, January 30, 2012
A Joint Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Board of Education will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut to discuss the following:
Agenda Items
1. Discussion: Process to accomplish long term plan for facility investments
A. Consideration of structure (staff proposal forthcoming)
B. Working budget
C. Timeline
2. Report from Superintendent
A. Progress and plan re Efficiency Study
B. Future Joint Board of Directors/Board of Education meeting
3. Executive Session
A. Pending litigation
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St.
Description:
A Book Discussion for Adults will take place on
Monday, January 30, 7:00pm in the Howroyd Room at the Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St. In honor of his 200th birthday (Feb. 7th), Charles Dickens’ classic “Great Expectations” is the January selection. (Please note: There is no December meeting scheduled). Copies of the book are available in the Library's Reference Department.
The FREE program is open to the public and registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please call Adult Services/Reference at 860-645-0821 or go to (http://library.townofmanchester.org).
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Opening April 13th, the Little Theatre of Manchester will produce the Tennessee Williams classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, one of his best-known works. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955. Set in "the bed-sitting room of a plantation home on the Mississippi Delta of Big Daddy Pollitt , the play examines the relationships among members of Big Daddy's family, primarily between his son Brick, and Brick's wife, Maggie, the Cat.
Directed by Antoni Sadlak, auditions will be held at Cheney Hall on January 30 and 31 for the characters of: Brick - early 30s, Maggie - 25-30, Big Daddy - 60ish, Big Mama - late 50s, Mae - mid-late 30s, Goober - 40ish, Rev. Tooker - 30-65, Dr. Baugh - 60s, Dixie - 6-9 years, and Buster, Sonny, Trixie - ranging from 4-8, who should be prepared to sing a song.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and those who audition are asked to bring a head shot and resume if available. For more information, call the box office at 860-647-9824.
Time:
9:00am - 9:30am
Location:
Birch Street
Description:
Mobile Foodshare
Alternate Tuesdays
Manchester 2012
9:00am – 9:30am
Please note new time!
January 3 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Manchester (behind the Elks Club)
January 17 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
January 31 - Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 14- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
February 28- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 13- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
March 27- Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St.
Distributions may be canceled in the event of SNOW storms.
Call 860-288-4251 for cancelation information.
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Time:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Location:
55 East Center Street
Description:
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION FUNDRAISER:
The MHS Project Graduation Committee is hosting a fundraiser at Rocco’s Pizza, Bar & Grill located at 55 East Center St, Manchester, on Tuesday January 31 from 11 am to 10 pm.
Whether you dine in or take-out just mention Project Graduation and a portion of your bill will be donated to support the community high school graduation party. Enjoy great food and support Manchester High School seniors at the same time!
For more information please visit the 2012 Project Graduation website at: http://mhsweb.townofmanchester.org/project.cfm
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
479 Main Street
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm.
Walk-ins are Welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling 860-647-3270 and select option #2.
The Weiss Center is located at 479 Main St. in Manchester. Park in rear of building.
Use the parking lot entrance. Follow signs to veteran's counselor in the 1st floor conference room. There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Opening April 13th, the Little Theatre of Manchester will produce the Tennessee Williams classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, one of his best-known works. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955. Set in "the bed-sitting room of a plantation home on the Mississippi Delta of Big Daddy Pollitt , the play examines the relationships among members of Big Daddy's family, primarily between his son Brick, and Brick's wife, Maggie, the Cat.
Directed by Antoni Sadlak, auditions will be held at Cheney Hall on January 30 and 31 for the characters of: Brick - early 30s, Maggie - 25-30, Big Daddy - 60ish, Big Mama - late 50s, Mae - mid-late 30s, Goober - 40ish, Rev. Tooker - 30-65, Dr. Baugh - 60s, Dixie - 6-9 years, and Buster, Sonny, Trixie - ranging from 4-8, who should be prepared to sing a song.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and those who audition are asked to bring a head shot and resume if available. For more information, call the box office at 860-647-9824.
Libraries Closed
