The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. Budget Workshop MHS-Room 293
SNOW date for January 23rd=Wednesday January 30,2013
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Manchester Room Town Hall
Description:
Cox Cable Advisory Council Meeting
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
East Side Neighborhood Resource Center 153 Spruce St.
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 Wednesday each month at East Side Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 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 Adam Marios, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or maroisa@manchesterct.gov
Description:
National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on Thursday, May 2, 2013 with various events during the day. The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will kick off the day starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Center Congregational Church located at 11 Center Street. There will be a light breakfast followed by a service beginning at 7:50 a.m. At noon, there will be a prayer service around the flag pole at the Cornerstone Christian School located at 236 Main Street. (Rain location for this event is the Church of the Nazarene.) From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., there will be a Prayer Service on the steps of Town Hall located at 41 Center Street followed by a Prayer Walk and Closing Prayer, which will be led by area Pastors and Citizens.
If you would like prayers said on your behalf, you can email your request to Ron Cadett at rcahi@sbcglobal.net.
Time:
7:30am
Location:
Center Congregational Church
Description:
Public Welcome to attend Manchester’s Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013 (National Day of Prayer)
Place: Center Congregational Church (11 Center Street)
Time 7:30 am (light breakfast)
Interfaith Prayer Service begins @ 7:50 am and ends at 8:30 am.
Time:
7:30am
Description:
The Redevelopment Agency of Manchester, will meet this morning at 7:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are posted online.
Location: Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at noon, with a prayer service around the flag pole at the Cornerstone Christian School located at 236 Main Street. (Rain location for this event is the Church of the Nazarene.)
If you would like prayers said on your behalf, you can email your request to Ron Cadett at rcahi@sbcglobal.net.
Time:
5:00pm
Description:
The Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission will meet today, 5:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room of the Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
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:
6:30pm
Description:
National Day of Prayer will be celebrated from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a Prayer Service on the steps of Town Hall located at 41 Center Street followed by a Prayer Walk and Closing Prayer, which will be led by area Pastors and Citizens.
If you would like prayers said on your behalf, you can email your request to Ron Cadett at rcahi@sbcglobal.net.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Lung Cancer Support Group: will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Connecticut Cancer Institute, John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center, 100 Haynes St., Manchester, rear entrance. The group is open to all who have or have had lung cancer and those who care for them and would like the support of others to share emotions and encouragement. For additional information, please contact Bill Carson at (860) 643-1318.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
549 east Middle Turnpike
Description:
Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
YOUR advisory board meets the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Senior Center Library to discuss issues of concern to members! The Director of the Senior Center and a Recreation Supervisor
will be in attendance.
All Senior Center Members are encouraged to attend. 647-3211 for more info.
Time:
3:40pm
Description:
On Friday, May 3 at 3:45 p.m., town rivals the East Catholic baseball team and Manchester High School baseball team will join together to support the fight against cancer. The game will be played at East Catholic, 115 New State Road. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Donors who contribute $20 or more will be receiving pink arm bands. Proceeds will be donated to the ECHN Breast Care Collaborative and the Survivorship program. Come on out to the ball game. It's a great way to some good baseball and help a good cause at the same time.
Time:
5:00pm
Description:
Friday Night Dinner & Karoake at the Elks
May 3rd
Served 5:pm-7:30PM
Featured Menu:
New York Strip Steak $11.99
Fried Fresh Sea Scallops $13.99
Fish Fry $ 9.99
Eggplant Rolatini $ 8.99
(stuffed w prosciutto & cheese)
All Dinners include salad bar
Also available is the light side menu
Call the lodge for details 860-646-9262
Time:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
Come join us for a fun evening of Karaoke every Friday night at the VFW at 608 East Center Street.
Mike opens at 8pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester will hold auditions for its final production of the 2013 season, Fiddler on the Roof, on Saturday, May 4 from 2 – 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 from 5 to 10 p.m.
John Pike will be the Director of this production which opens for three weekends on November 8.
Auditionees will be asked to sing 16-32 bars of a strong musical theater song (no pop or rock songs please), an accompanist will be provided, bring sheet music.
Loose clothing is recommended as some movement may be required. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one. No children under the age of 13 will be seen at these audition dates. A separate audition date will be announced.
Cheney Hall is the home of LTM and located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. For more information, call 860-647-9824 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time:
7:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Salters Pond, Lydall Street
Description:
Fishing Derby!
for Kids (up to age 14) & Seniors
Fishing for a fun time, come cast your line at this years
annual fishing Derby. This is a free event.
May 4th at Salters Pond, Lydall Street
7:00 - 10:00am
For more info, call the Recreation Dept. at 647-3084
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
ONE GENERATION AT A TIME
DO YOU WANT TO…
Trace your family history?
Understand genealogy terms and techniques?
Appreciate the value of census, probate and vital records and deeds?
Establish identity and prove relationships?
Overcome name-spelling problems/common first names?
Visit the cemetery and understand the meaning of headstone carvings?
Explore collections of church records, diaries, family papers, cemetery inscriptions, online catalogs, libraries, town clerk vital records, newspapers, probate certificates?
Become aware of the range of tools/sources available to you?
Learn of many resources and research techniques available?
Enhance your research and understanding?
Learn how information gathered can benefit your research and what strategies to use?
Do you have handwriting samples? Learn what personalities they reveal!
Join us Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
15th Annual Family History Day!
Receive practical advice on where to find records and how to interpret them.
First timers to the experienced will gather something useful from this event-.
EVERYONE - Residents & non-residents alike are WELCOME,
Walk-in to meet with exhibitors, call to reserve a free half-hour consultation
with a professional genealogist and/or Master Graphoanalyst
860-647-3037
Don’t just learn WHERE to find facts, but learn HOW to understand what they mean.
Manchester Town Hall - 41 Center Street, Manchester
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Rear of Parkade
Description:
Celebrate Earth Day:
Volunteer at the 6th Annual Bigelow Brook Clean Up Saturday May 4th 2013, from 9AM to 12 Noon, rain or shine.
Join the Bigelow Brook Greenway Committee, the Odyssey Charter School student volunteers and teachers, the Manchester Conservation Commission and the Manchester Land Conservation Trust, at the rear of the Manchester Parkade, next to the Parkade Cinema.
The Bigelow Brook Greenway Committee will provide work gloves, plastic trash bags, hot coffee, bottled water and donut holes for all participants.
Bigelow Brook Yellow Tee shirts with be given out to all volunteers. For further information, please write chairman, Doug Smith at hikethehockanum@aol.com or phone 860-402-9908.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
40 Pitkin Street
Description:
Girl Scout Troop 10642
RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 9 am- 1 pm
Do you have stuff that you want to get rid of but have trouble throwing away because someone could use it? Why not donate it to the Scouts? Girl Scout Troop 10642 is holding a rummage sale as a fundraiser at Concordia Lutheran Church 40 Pitkin Street. Donations can be dropped off at Concordia the night before the sale, Friday May 3rd between 6PM and 8PM
If you have any questions contact Sandy at (860) 649-7732.
Thank you for supporting your neighborhood Girl Scouts!!
Time:
9:00am
Location:
75 CENTER STREET
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes are offered by the Manchester Fire Rescue and EMS Department at the fire station training room, 75 Center St. Two-year certification cards are issued for all courses except for the Daycare Provider Class which is for three years.
Advance payment and registration are required. Call 860-432-0076 for information and registration.
ADULT/CHILD 9-11:30AM, INFANT 11:30-12:00 PM
Time:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Location:
138 Main ST
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
8th District Fire Department
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
385 N. Main St
Description:
The Prom Dress Closet will hold its 3rd Annual Prom Dress Open House on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, 385 N. Main St., Manchester, CT.
The Prom Dress Closet is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the self-esteem of High School and Middle School girls in Manchester and the surrounding towns. We achieve this by providing the free gift of a prom dress to any student who lacks the means with which to acquire her own. There are no qualifications or questions asked. It is our vision that our annual Prom Dress Closet will be the magic venue for every girl in need of a dress for her prom.
For further information, to schedule a private showing, or to donate a prom dress or accessories, please contact Kathi Rich at 860-593-8894.
Time:
1:00pm
Description:
On Saturday, May 4th, from 1-4pm, Bring on Spring! will be a family-friendly event/food drive held at MACC (466 Main Street). Along with enjoying the activities, live music and snacks, we are encouraging families to bring food for our pantry where kids can learn about the work we do and even get to try their hand at sorting food and stocking the shelves! http://macc-ct.org/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
60 Church Street
Description:
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Violin prodigy Brunilda Myftaraj, accompanied by pianist Nathanial Baker, perform Jascha Heifetz's transcription of Porgy and Bess and Bach's Chaconne in D minor at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church Street, Manchester, at 7:00 p.m. This is the last concert of the 2012-2013 season presented by the Friends of Music at Emanuel. Concert is free. Donations accepted. 860-643-1193
FriendsofMusicatEmanuel@gmail.com
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester will hold auditions for its final production of the 2013 season, Fiddler on the Roof, on Saturday, May 4 from 2 – 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 from 5 to 10 p.m.
John Pike will be the Director of this production which opens for three weekends on November 8.
Auditionees will be asked to sing 16-32 bars of a strong musical theater song (no pop or rock songs please), an accompanist will be provided, bring sheet music.
Loose clothing is recommended as some movement may be required. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one. No children under the age of 13 will be seen at these audition dates. A separate audition date will be announced.
Cheney Hall is the home of LTM and located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. For more information, call 860-647-9824 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
The world famous a cappella band, Rockapella is performing in benefit concert on May 5 at East Catholic High School. East Catholic’s a cappella choir, ECCE will be opening for them. Doors open at 6. People can get tickets at https://www.ezevent.com/RockapellaatECHS.
Description:
Kindergarten Registration: Manchester Public Schools has launched a new on-line application to pre-register kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. To begin the process, visit our website at http://boe.townofmanchester.org/school_registration.htm, click on the link Application to Register – and follow the prompts.
After you have completed your on-line application, please go to your home elementary school with the required documentation on one of the following dates: May 6, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. / May 14, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m. / May 22, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. / May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. / June 3, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. or the Kennedy Education Center (45 North School Street) on May 15, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Don’t have access to a computer at home? Visit one of the Manchester Public Libraries or contact your school to make arrangements to complete the application at their location.
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
8 Nutmeg Road South, South Windsor
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
8:00am-1:00pm
General Digital
Time:
6:40pm
Location:
30 Bissell St
Description:
Monday Night Progressive Bingo at the Elks @ 6:45pm
Monday, May 6th, 13, 20, 27
30 Bissell St, Manchester
Our hall is a smoke free friendly environment
Food is available to purchase, and prepared by the
Emblem Club #251
Bring your family & friends
for a night out and a chance to win! Call the lodge
for details 860-646-9262
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
586 Main St
Description:
Book Discussion for Adults at Manchester Public Library. Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7:00pm.
Was King Richard III really the murderer of his two young nephews? Follow Inspector Alan Grant as he researches British history to uncover the real culprit.
Josephine Tey's novel, The Daughter of Time, is the Mysteries on Main May selection.
The book discussion will be held in the Howroyd Room at the Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040.
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.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Room at Town Hall 41 Center St.
Description:
2013 Schedule of Regular Building Committee Meetings
Notice is hereby given that the Building Committee of the Town of Manchester will hold its regular
monthly meetings in the year of 2013 as follows:
January 7, 2013
February 4, 2013
March 4, 2013
April 8, 201
May 6, 2013
June 3, 2013
July 1, 2013
August 12, 2013
September 9, 2013
October 7, 2013
November 4, 2013
December 2, 2013
All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Manchester Room Town Hall, 41 Center St. Manchester, CT.
Time:
7:00pm
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:
9:00pm
Location:
Cannel 15 Cox PATV
Description:
Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues:
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, Chris Powell, Managing Editor of the JI, appears on Manchester Review in May to discuss a host of issues.
Powell talks about voter apathy, the achievement gap, drug legalization, mental illness and the liquor lobby- all in a quick thirty minutes!
Agree with him or not, Powell makes some cogent arguments. Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues with host Jack Peak can be seen on Manchester Review, Monday nights at 9 PM in May on channel 15, Cox PATV. It can also be seen in two parts on You Tube at any time.
Comments and questions are welcome at manchesterreview@gmail.com
Time:
9:00am
Description:
Manchester Mobile Foodshare
2013
Alternate Tuesdays
9:00am – 9:30am
Please note the time
The truck leaves promptly at 9:30am!
May 7 – Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St. (behind the
Elks Club)
May 21- Parking lot across from St. Bridget Church
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
Manchester Room Town Hall
5:00-7:00 pm
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Hearing room in 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:
7:00pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester’s Evenings @ 7 presents a reading of Born Fat, a new comedy by Jacques Lamarre, starring Elizabeth Petruccione, as herself, on Tuesday, May 7.
Elizabeth Anne, you were born fat! These words, uttered by her mother, have followed Elizabeth her whole life. Despite weight loss fads that promise miracle results, she just can't seem to escape the legacy of those words. Join the real life Elizabeth Petruccione, the irrepressible founder of Losing Weight With Elizabeth, onstage as she shares how she ditched the husky section for health and happiness. This new comedy by the playwright of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti proves joy can be found at any size!
Evenings @ 7 play readings are held at Cheney Hall, the State’s oldest operating theater and home of Little Theatre of Manchester, located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. The event is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be available to purchase, some will require an ID. For more information, call 860-647-9824
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
134 Eat Middle Turnpike
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. Budget Workshop MHS-Room 293
SNOW date for January 23rd=Wednesday January 30,2013
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Rd.
Description:
Cheney Hall Foundation Meetings will be at 6:00 p.m. at Cheney Hall
177 Hartford Road
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
75 CENTER STREET
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes are offered by the Manchester Fire Rescue and EMS Department at the fire station training room, 75 Center St. Two-year certification cards are issued for all courses except for the Daycare Provider Class which is for three years.
Advance payment and registration are required. Call 860-432-0076 for information and registration.
6:00 PM-9:00PM
Time:
6:10pm
Description:
Launch Manchester
Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Do you have a business idea you’ve been thinking about for a long time, but don’t know where to start?
Come to the inaugural LaunchManchester, an event designed to take ideas and turn them into action.
LaunchManchester is a pitch contest that’s a fusion of competition and learning experience, designed to get would-be entrepreneurs thinking about their ideas, and to simulate the process and competitiveness entrepreneurs go through when they pitch their businesses.
And for those who are eager to go forward with their idea, Launch Manchester offers a unique opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and innovators who can help the idea grow into a company.
Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Time: 6:15pm – 8:00pm
Location: Axis901, 901 Main Street, Manchester, CT, 06040
Registration: $10, due over EventBrite (to cover the cost of pizza and drinks!; must be paid over EventBrite before arrival!). EventBrite Link: http://launchmanchester.eventbrite.com/
Developers, designers, engineers, makers, non-profit/social enterprise innovators, artists, inventors and people with new ideas are all welcome to attend!
Questions? Please contact R.C. Thornton, President of RCJ Creative Group, at 203-920-0922, or at rc@rcjcreative.com
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center 549 East Middle Typke
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.
· 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.
East Side Neighborhood will continue to hold their own meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at East Side Public Safety Youth Center, 153 Spruce St @ 6:30pm.
Green Manor will also continue to hold their own meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center on East Middle Tnpk.
For more information, please contact Officer Adam Marois, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or maroisa@manchesterct.gov
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
74 Main St
Description:
THE CASE FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
Legislation is progressing toward a comprehensive immigration program to be signed by President Obama this summer.
CT lawmakers are committed to this effort so the bill will have their votes.
Let us examine some aspects of immigration and meet some people who are directly involved in this issue.
Join us, May 8th, in the St. Bridget School cafeteria, 74 Main St., Manchester, at 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Sponsored by the Social Justice Education & Advocacy Committee of St. Bridget Church.
Time:
8:00am
Description:
The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2013, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in the Directors Room of the Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester.
Time:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
300 Parker Street
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
North United Methodist Church
1:30-6:30pm
Time:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
300 Parker ST
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
North United Methodist Church
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
Location:
Town Hall Library 41 Center St.
Description:
Arts Commission
Meeting Schedule for 2013
All meetings will be held at 5:30 in the Town Hall Library
Manchester Town Hall 41 Center St.
January 10, 2013
February 14, 2013
March 14, 2013
April 11, 2013
May 9, 2013
June 13, 2013
September 12, 2013
October 10, 2013
November 14, 2013
December 12, 2013
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
TOWN OF MANCHESTER
MEETING NOTICE
SMARTR COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MANCHESTER ROOM, TOWN HALL
AGENDA
1. Approval of the April 17, 2013 SMARTR Meeting Minutes
2. DISCUSSION:
a. Cheney/Bennet Schematic Design Update
b. Washington Schematic Design Update
c. Robertson Schematic Design Update
3. New Business
4. Adjournment
The SMARTR Committee welcomes the public to attend its committee meetings as observers.
Public comments are not recognized, however, written comments may be submitted to the
committee chairs on items on the committee's agenda.
Description:
ANNUAL EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD TAG SALE
East Side Livable Neighborhood Group's Spring tag sale, held on the front lawn of Nathan Hale School and at the East Side Neighborhood Resource Center on 153 Spruce St. on Saturday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Rain date will be same time, Sunday, May 12th).
10’x10’ spaces are available for a fee of $30 for local for-profit businesses, $25 for local non-profit or school organizations, and $15 for households and individuals.
All registrations must be received by May 10th. Registration forms are available online at naf.townofmanchester.org or can be obtained by mail by contacting the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
479 Main St
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every second Friday of each month from 11am-noon. His name is Dana O’Neal.
Please make an appointment by calling 860-647-3270 and select option #7.
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 - 11:00pm
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
Come join us for a fun evening of Karaoke every Friday night at the VFW at 608 East Center Street.
Mike opens at 8pm
Description:
On Saturday, May 11, the national "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive is taking place all across America! Put your bag of canned food by your mailbox to be picked up and distributed to the MACC Community Pantry. Remind your friends in other towns to participate and support their local food banks as well!
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Adjacent to the Landfill on Olcott St.
Description:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Dates for 2013: April 13th & 27th, May 11th, September 7th & 21st, October 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Manchester regional center for household hazardous waste collection, located adjacent to the Town Landfill on Olcott Street, (Exit 1 from 384). Compact Florescent Light bulbs can be brought to these events. Additional sites for safe disposal of Compact Florescent Light bulbs include Lowe’s and Home Depot. For complete details, call 860-647-3248 or go to http://publicworks.townofmanchester.org/Sanitation/HouseholdHazardousWaste.cfm
Time:
8:30am - 2:30pm
Location:
75 CENTER STREET
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes are offered by the Manchester Fire Rescue and EMS Department at the fire station training room, 75 Center St. Two-year certification cards are issued for all courses except for the Daycare Provider Class which is for three years.
Advance payment and registration are required. Call 860-432-0076 for information and registration.
8:30AM-2:30PM (3YR.)
Time:
8:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
153 Spruce St
Description:
Postponed to June 1:
ANNUAL EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD TAG SALE
East Side Livable Neighborhood Group's Spring tag sale, held on the front lawn of Nathan Hale School and at the East Side Neighborhood Resource Center on 153 Spruce St. from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
10’x10’ spaces are available for a fee of $30 for local for-profit businesses, $25 for local non-profit or school organizations, and $15 for households and individuals.
All registrations must be received by May 31. Registration forms are available online at naf.townofmanchester.org or can be obtained by mail by contacting the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
18 Main Street
Description:
8th Utilities District 6th Annual Shred Fest
Open to 8th Utilities District residents, businesses and employees only.
Saturday, May 11
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking lot of the 8th Utilities Tax Office
(18 Main Street, Manchester, CT)
There will be assistance removing items to be shredded from car provided by the 169th Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
Limit of 2 large boxes or 2 large heavy duty trash bags per vehicle.
Free Shredding, Identity Theft Info, Fire Prevention Info, and Door Prize Drawing.
Sponsored by The 8th Utilities District
For information on event call Joe Tyler at 860-646-1030 after 10am.
Time:
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
41 Park St
Description:
MAY FAIR AT ST. MARY’S
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 41 Park St., Manchester will hold its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 11th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair features a HUGE white elephant tag sale, collectibles/antiques, plants, luncheon & grilled food, baked goods, books/movies/CDs, jewelry, electronics, toys and more. Come rain or shine and find that hidden treasure or a real bargain. Admission is free, but a non-perishable food item for the MACC food pantry would be appreciated. For additional information, call St. Mary’s at (860) 649-4583 or visit www.stmarysct.org.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
549 Middle Turnpike East
Description:
Senior Center Annual Plant Sale
The Manchester Senior Center will be conducting its annual plant sale on Saturday,
May 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 549 Middle Turnpike East.
There is a large variety of hanging baskets, flowers, vegetables, herbs and much more
available for sale. This sale is open to the public and will be conducted rain or shine. For
more information contact the Senior Center at 860-647-3211.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
MCC Downtown Art & Education Center, 903 Main St.
Description:
Are you a Poet? The Wit and Wisdom Writers Club of Manchester, a branch of the CT Poetry Society, is an active poetry club in Manchester. It is now looking for area poets who would be interested in attending monthly meetings at MCC Downtown Art & Education Center, 903 Main St., Manchester, CT. Meetings are held on the 2nd Sat. of each month 1-3pm, open to all interested poets and writers. For more information about this exciting club, please contact Emerson Gilmore President, Wit and Wisdom Writers Club, 533-1253 or egil3@yahoo.com or Charles Gilbert, Past President, 647-7348 or CGilbert66@aol.com
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
Cheney Hall will be the location of a dual-purpose concert – first to celebrate in song with former State Troubadours Lara Herscovitch and Hugh Blumenfeld and fellow singer and composer David Sutherland; and to hear from the nominees of Manchester’s own Troubadour search.
Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m. the Manchester Arts Commission will sponsor this event, which is open to the public and will give Manchester residents the chance to vote on who will be the first Troubadour for the Town of Manchester.
The concert will be in two sets. The first part will feature the nominees and at intermission, voting will take place. The second set will feature Herscovitch, Blumenfeld and Sutherland, the winner will be announced and that person will close up the show.
Lara Herscovitch was the State Troubadour from 2009 to 2010, is a charismatic singer and songwriter with folk, jazz, blues and pop influences. She has worked in the U.S., Latin America and Asia on behalf of disadvantaged individuals focusing on education, community development and the environment. Hugh Blumenfeld has been writing and performing for 30 years and moved to Connecticut 25 years and became the State Troubadour in 1999. The healing power of his music led him to go back to school to become a doctor and he now practices and teaches family medicine in Hartford. David Sutherland has been performing in Connecticut coffeehouses and clubs for years and sings his own serious and humorous songs. He has worked for the Nature Conservancy for over 20 years and was in a previous Cheney Hall competition of other folk singers to open for a Tom Rush show in 2009.
The Manchester Arts Commission created the search for a Town Troubadour to add to the growing arts and culture environment of the Town and to appoint a person who would hold this two-year term and perform their music at Town events in celebration of the arts.
Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $10. Refreshments will be sold during the evening to benefit Little Theatre of Manchester, whose home is at Cheney Hall. Cheney Hall is located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT. For more information, call 860-647-9824.
Time:
8:00am
Description:
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast – The Manchester Rotary Club will host its annual pancake breakfast on Mother’s Day, May 12th at the Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street, Manchester. Doors will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. This year the menu has been expanded to include scrambled eggs, bacon, blueberries and strawberries in addition to the traditional pancakes and sausages. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 3 – 12; under 3 are free. Tickets are available at the door. For advance ticket purchase contact Rotarian Denise LaBarre, email dennygirl317@aol.com or call (860) 730-2676.
The Manchester Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International, the world’s first and largest service organization with a motto of “Service Above Self”. It is comprised of men and women from Manchester area businesses and professions whose goal is to take a leadership role in serving the community through charitable projects and humanitarian works. They are devoted to helping those less fortunate by participating in activities that raise funds for a variety of causes on the local, national and international levels. Beneficiaries of that financial support include the John Padbury Memorial Milk Fund at MACC; the Manchester Scholarship Foundation; construction of the Hartford Distributors Memorial Garden, the John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center at ECHN; distribution of dictionaries for the past six years to all Manchester third grade students; eradication of polio throughout the world; and the completion of seven clean water and sanitation projects for the indigenous Mayan in Guatemala.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
VFW Mother's Day breakfast
8-11am
Eggs cooked to order, home fries, bacon, sausage, english muffins, pancakes, waffles, coffee, tea, juice. All you can eat for only $7.00.
Call 649-6741 for more info.
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
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:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
75 CENTER STREET
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes are offered by the Manchester Fire Rescue and EMS Department at the fire station training room, 75 Center St. Two-year certification cards are issued for all courses except for the Daycare Provider Class which is for three years.
Advance payment and registration are required. Call 860-432-0076 for information and registration.
6:00PM-9:00PM
Time:
6:30pm
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
Time:
6:40pm
Location:
30 Bissell St
Description:
Monday Night Progressive Bingo at the Elks @ 6:45pm
Monday, May 6th, 13, 20, 27
30 Bissell St, Manchester
Our hall is a smoke free friendly environment
Food is available to purchase, and prepared by the
Emblem Club #251
Bring your family & friends
for a night out and a chance to win! Call the lodge
for details 860-646-9262
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
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 - 7:30pm
Location:
11 Center St
Description:
The monthly meeting of the Manchester Garden Club will be held on May 13th at the Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Manchester beginning at 7:30 p.m.
This month's guest speaker will be Rich Bartoes of Imperial Nurseries of Granby CT.Rich has worked in the Nursery business for 27 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to share with gardeners of all expertise.
Rich will be discussing the differences between Traditional hydrangeas and some of the newer Re-blooming varieties. The discussion will include caring for, location preferences and fertilization and pruning of your hydrangeas as well as how this wonderful plant can enhance our landscapes.
Guests are welcome to attend and a $5.00 donation is suggested.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Manchester Police Dept 239 East MIddle Typke. Training Conference Room, Second Flr.
Description:
The Permanent Memorial Day Committee has set meetings dates to plan the 2013 Memorial Day Observances:
LOCATION: Manchester Police Department
239 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, Conn.
Training Conference Room, second floor
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting DATES: March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 13,
May 20, June 10, December 9.
The Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, 2013.
The Memorial Church Service will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
Time:
9:00pm
Location:
Cannel 15 Cox PATV
Description:
Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues:
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, Chris Powell, Managing Editor of the JI, appears on Manchester Review in May to discuss a host of issues.
Powell talks about voter apathy, the achievement gap, drug legalization, mental illness and the liquor lobby- all in a quick thirty minutes!
Agree with him or not, Powell makes some cogent arguments. Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues with host Jack Peak can be seen on Manchester Review, Monday nights at 9 PM in May on channel 15, Cox PATV. It can also be seen in two parts on You Tube at any time.
Comments and questions are welcome at manchesterreview@gmail.com
Description:
Kindergarten Registration: Manchester Public Schools has launched a new on-line application to pre-register kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. To begin the process, visit our website at http://boe.townofmanchester.org/school_registration.htm, click on the link Application to Register – and follow the prompts.
After you have completed your on-line application, please go to your home elementary school with the required documentation on one of the following dates: May 6, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. / May 14, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m. / May 22, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. / May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. / June 3, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. or the Kennedy Education Center (45 North School Street) on May 15, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Don’t have access to a computer at home? Visit one of the Manchester Public Libraries or contact your school to make arrangements to complete the application at their location.
Description:
SENIOR CENTER
PLANT SALE HOURS
5/13 – 5/17
MONDAY
9:00 – 11:00AM
TUESDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
4:00 – 6:00PM
Additional dates/hours TBA.
Time:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Manchester
Description:
Tickets on Sale Now
for the 4th Annual Taste of Manchester
Manchester, CT --- The 4th Annual Taste of Manchester will be held on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets prices are $20 for adults and $12 for children under 12 years old. Tickets are limited, and the event has sold out in the past. Tickets are on sale now on the event’s website at www.tasteofmanchesterct.com through Paypal or in person at the Town of Manchester Customer Service & Information Center at Town Hall.
We are really looking forward to this year's event, said event co-chair Dennis Reinholt. This is our fourth year now and it keeps getting better - more people, more restaurants and a growing sense of community. If you haven't been able to make the event in past years, I urge you to come and check it out.”
Taste of Manchester ticket holders may visit more than 20 participating restaurants to enjoy a sampling of the specialties each restaurant has to offer. The restaurants are located along Main Street, Center Street, Hartford Road and Charter Oak Street, with additional restaurants and caterers offering samples at the Army Navy Club and at MCC on Main. Items to sample include eggplant rollatini, a variety of sliders, oysters on the half shell, pulled pork, chocolate chip cookie pie, and so much more. A complete listing of the participating restaurants is available at www.tasteofmanchesterct.com.
We've said it the last three years and we can say it again, added event co-chair Sharon Hebert, you won't go home hungry.
Transportation is provided to the ticket holders by Abbey Road Transportation, LLC, as coordinated by the volunteers of CERT. Free public parking is also available along Main Street and at Charter Oak Park, and at each participating restaurant.
For each restaurant visited, ticket holders will receive a door prize ticket. At the end of the evening, ticket holders are invited to an “after party” at the Army Navy Club, where they can use the door prize ticket for a wide variety of donated items, including gift certificates from the participating restaurants and other locally-owned businesses.
Increase your chances of winning one of the great door prizes by donating canned food items to the food bank, noted Hebert, “and in return you'll be given a extra ticket for the door prizes. The food items will be collected the night of the event for MACC and only at the Army Navy Club on Main Street.
Participating restaurants include:
Antonio's Brown Sugar Catering Corey’s Catsup & Mustard
CW’s Chops n Catch Cosmic Omelet D & D Catering
Filomena’s Great Harvest Bread Hammer Down Bar & Grill
Hartford Road Café Hartford Road Pizza Highland Park Market
Hungry Tiger
Main Pub
MCC on Main Onyx Spirits Pastrami on Wry
Rocco's Suso Latino Basket Texas Roadhouse
Woodbridge Pizza
Manchester’s own Onyx Spirits Company Moonshine will be featured in some of the participating restaurants, including the Manchester Mule, a new drink being introduced at the Taste of Manchester.
The Manchester Historical Society will also be offering cookbooks for sale at the Army Navy Club.
Interested in volunteering at the event? E-mail Tasteofmanchesterct@gmail.com.
The Taste of Manchester is made possible with the help of these sponsors: Abbey Road Transportation, Journal Inquirer, Minuteman Press of Manchester and the Downtown Manchester Special Services District. Special thanks to MindSpinTV, the Customer Service & Information Center of Manchester and the volunteers of CERT for their support.
Proceeds to benefit MDOG: Manchester Dog Owners Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization that advocates responsible dog ownership and is active in the community educating dog owners. For more information, visit www.mdogct.com, and be sure to visit the dog park on Spring Street.
Description:
Kindergarten Registration: Manchester Public Schools has launched a new on-line application to pre-register kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. To begin the process, visit our website at http://boe.townofmanchester.org/school_registration.htm, click on the link Application to Register – and follow the prompts.
After you have completed your on-line application, please go to your home elementary school with the required documentation on one of the following dates: May 6, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. / May 14, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m. / May 22, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. / May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. / June 3, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. or the Kennedy Education Center (45 North School Street) on May 15, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Don’t have access to a computer at home? Visit one of the Manchester Public Libraries or contact your school to make arrangements to complete the application at their location.
Description:
SENIOR CENTER
PLANT SALE HOURS
5/13 – 5/17
MONDAY
9:00 – 11:00AM
TUESDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
4:00 – 6:00PM
Additional dates/hours TBA.
Time:
11:00am
Location:
549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Newcomer’s Meeting
The Senior Center Newcomer’s Meeting for May, open to those 60+ will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at 11:00
a.m. in the Bingo Room. Members will receive introductions to programs and tour the facility.
Please
register your name, address and phone number with the front office by calling 860-647-3211
ahead of time so we can properly prepare for your visit. If you would like to have lunch with us, please
register for lunch on Monday, May 13th or Tuesday, May 14th by 12:30 p.m.
Time:
12:00pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road
Description:
LTM Lunchtime Lecture– Wednesday, May 15, noon
You Can’t Take it with You! – third production of LTM’s season of Great American Plays!
Our Lecture series coordinator, David Garnes, will lead us in a lively discussion of this crazy, turn-your-life-upside-down comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. This production, by the same writers of our 2010 production of The Man Who Came to Dinner, is a classic comedy with wacky characters, off the wall circumstances, and a great springboard for conversation.
Garnes is both a published writer and a theater aficionado and a member of Little Theatre of Manchester. Several cast members are expected to join in on the conversation. The show opens on June 7th for three weekends at Cheney Hall. Tickets to the show will be available for purchase, discounts are available for students and seniors and we also accept the Let’s Go Card from the Greater Hartford Arts Council and Entertainment Book coupons. Students can also take advantage of final weekend general seats for just $10!
Patrons are encouraged to bring their lunch, we’ll put on the coffee! This is a free event, donations accepted at the door. Cheney Hall is located in the Cheney Historic Landmark District, at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT. For information call: 860-647-9824.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
134 Eat Middle Turnpike
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 6:00 p.m. Budget Workshop MHS-Room 293
SNOW date for January 23rd=Wednesday January 30,2013
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center 549 East Middle Typke.
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 Adam Marois, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or maroisa@manchesterct.gov
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
549 East Center Street
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:
494 Main Street
Description:
The Manchester Housing Commission will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are available online.
Description:
SENIOR CENTER
PLANT SALE HOURS
5/13 – 5/17
MONDAY
9:00 – 11:00AM
TUESDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
4:00 – 6:00PM
Additional dates/hours TBA.
Description:
Bowers Has Heart Fundraiser from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Randy's Wooster Steet Pizza
1000 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester
Bowers team will earn 15% of sales
Must bring the flyer with you for the team to earn percentage of the sales; click on the link below, click fundraisers, and you will see a link for the flyer for this event. This applies to Dine-In & Take-Out.
Thursday nights are Family Night at Wooster Street Pizza!
Please go and show your support for team Bowers. Together we can make a difference!!
Time:
7:30am
Description:
CANCELLATION NOTICE
OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
The Redevelopment Agency meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room has been canceled.
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
791 West Middle Turnpike
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
Howell Cheney Tech.
8:00am-1:00pm
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
Description:
The Manchester Conservation Land Trust will hold its annual dinner meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street.
University of Connecticut professor Gary Robbins will present “The Rocks Beneath Your Feet: A Tour of Connecticut’s Geologic Evolution,” describing the forces and events that made Connecticut’s geology what it is today. Members and non-members are invited.
The evening begins at 5:30 with a social hour and cash bar, dinner at 6:00 at a cost of $28 per person, with choice of four entrées, short business meeting at 7:15, and our featured speaker at about 7:45.
Checks for dinner should be made payable to “MCLT,” and mailed to Manchester Land Conservation Trust, c/o Barlow & Murphy, 172 East Center St., Manchester, CT 06040. Questions may be directed to Susan Barlow at 860-643-9776.
Download an invitation at www.manchesterlandtrust.org/id3.html The Land Trust is a non-profit organization founded in 1972, and owns 336 acres of open space land in Manchester, East Hartford, Bolton, Vernon, and Andover.
Susan Barlow
Manchester, CT 06040.
The business meeting and geology presentation are free and open to the public. Only members may vote at the meeting.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
74 Main Street
Description:
Saint Bridget School Open House: Thursday, May 16th (Pre-K to Grade 8) 74 Main Street, Manchester, is hosting an Open House, Thursday, May 16th, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Catholic academic excellence in a community grounded in faith. Balanced curriculum that includes art, music, physical education and Spanish instruction (Gr. 3 to 8).
Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills. Safe and disciplined environment. Come see firsthand the latest learning technologies available!
Interactive white boards K to 8 rooms, two laptop labs, and an Apple iPad mobile learning lab. St. Bridget School is a Pre-K, elementary/middle school with an average student to teacher ratio of 17:1.
Saint Bridget School is open to all religious faiths, and draws a diverse student population from 18 area towns. Come meet the faculty, staff, students, parents and recent Alumni. Questions? Call us at: 860.649.7731 x18 or visit our website at: www.saintbridget-school.com
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location:
153 Spruce Street
Description:
FREE PARENT SEMINAR, HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET, TO BE OFFERED IN MANCHESTER ON THURSDAY, MAY 16TH
Manchester, CT, May 10, 2013— A free seminar, Healthy Eating on a Budget, will be offered on Thursday, May 16th, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m at the East Side Neighborhood Resource Center located at 153 Spruce Street in Manchester.
The informative class will be led by UCONN nutritionist Krissy Anderson, who will provide parents with tips on how to prepare low-cost nutritional meals. Childcare for children ages 8 and under will be available at no charge during the event.
Registration is required and can be completed online anytime at RecOnline.townofmanchester.org or by calling the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Advisory Park & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for this Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Center Springs Park Lodge has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Lung Cancer Support Group: will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Connecticut Cancer Institute, John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center, 100 Haynes St., Manchester, rear entrance. The group is open to all who have or have had lung cancer and those who care for them and would like the support of others to share emotions and encouragement. For additional information, please contact Bill Carson at (860) 643-1318.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
11 Center Street
Description:
NAMI Friends & Family Support
This group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Center Congregational Church, located at 11 Center Street in Manchester, CT.
It is open to families and friends of people with mental illness and focuses on sharing experiences and information.
It is facilitated by volunteer NAMI of Manchester members who have been trained in support group facilitation. All family members are welcome.
For more information, call Mary Voiland at (860) 645-9563 or Betty Rousseau 860-643-1173.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Compassionate Friends will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, Hampton Inn and Suites, 1432 Pleasant Valley Rd, Manchester. Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. We extend a special warm welcome to you. We know that it takes courage to come to your first meeting, and invite you to bring a friend or relative. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to welcome new members.
Description:
SENIOR CENTER
PLANT SALE HOURS
5/13 – 5/17
MONDAY
9:00 – 11:00AM
TUESDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
9:00AM – 12:00PM
4:00 – 6:00PM
Additional dates/hours TBA.
Time:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
538 Brewer Street East Hartford
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
St. Christopher Church
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Elks Club
Description:
Friday Night Dinner & Karoake at the Elks
May 17th
Served 5:pm-7:30PM
Featured Menu:
Prime Rib $13.99
Veal & Eggplant Parmesan $10.99
Shrimp Ravioli $ 9.99
Fish Fry $ 9.99
All Dinners include salad bar.
Also available is the light side menu
Call the lodge for details 860-646-9262
Time:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
153 SPRUCE STREET
Description:
THINGS AT A CIRCUS, YOUTH ART EXHIBIT AND EVENT EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER,153 SPRUCE STREET FRIDAY, MAY 17TH, 5:30-8:00 P.M.
Artwork from all Manchester Public Elementary Schools and the Bennet 6th Grade Academy. The exhibit will also be open for viewing on Saturday, May 18th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live Spray Paint Murals:
Come watch live demonstrations of spray paint murals.
Interactive Mural Painting:
In color book fashion, children can help paint a community mural already outlined for painting.
Create Your Things at a Circus:
Children can draw and color their own Things at a Circus
artwork and hang it in the gallery with the other participating artists.
Circus Arts Workshop:
Learn how to juggle scarves, balls clubs, spin plates, walk on stilts, master the rhythm sticks, twirl rings, enjoy romper stompers and discover your own balancing skills.
Yummy Food:
Free hot dog dinner and ice cream, compliments of our event partners. Supplies are limited, first come, first served.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
The Things at a Circus Art Exhibit and Event is sponsored in part by: Manchester Public Schools, Manchester Parks and Recreation FLASH, Manchester Youth Service Bureau, Manchester Elks Lodge, Highland Park Market, Crimson Art Box, Manchester Fire Department, and the Manchester Public Works Building Division. For additional information, call the Office of Neighborhoods and Families at (860) 647-3089.
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
227 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
2nd Annual Odyssey of the Mind Fundraiser Dinner
Friday, May 17, 2013 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Illing Middle School Cafeteria, 227 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester
Tickets: $10, $5 for kids 10 and under; ticket price includes 1 FREE chance on donated baskets from local businesses.
Menu includes Pasta, Meatballs, Salad, Bread, and Dessert
Come meet our state champion team and help them raise funds for their trip to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in East Lansing, Michigan on May 22nd.
View a live performance by the World Finalist Team.
Tickets will not be available at the door. To reserve tickets please contact David Lee at Illing Middle School: b25dlee@manchesterct.gov or 860-338-6203.
Time:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
Come join us for a fun evening of Karaoke every Friday night at the VFW at 608 East Center Street.
Mike opens at 8pm
Time:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
120 Cooper St
Description:
Tag Sale at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Cooper St., Manchester. May 18 from 8am-2pm. Tag sale items, face painting.
649-4243 or 643-1638
Time:
8:30am
Location:
585 East Center Street
Description:
Manchester Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
The Manchester Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale will be held on May 18th at 8:30 a.m. at The Community Baptist Church Parking Lot, 585 East Center Street, Manchester (by the green).
The diversity and the quality of the perennials that are available at the club’s Spring Plant Sale are well known to local gardeners. All plants are from member’s gardens, usually from mass plantings that have to be divided or from specimens for which the gardener has a passion and would like to share with others.
Please note that the Plant Sale starts promptly at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Nearly a thousand plants are gone by around 10:30 am.
The Plant Sale is staffed by Garden Club Members so buyers will have access to the gardener that donated the plant and who can also offer advice on growing tips that have been successful for them.
Time:
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
80 Hayes Road South Windsor
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
ST Margaret Mary Church
9:00am-2:00pm
Time:
9:00am
Description:
Car Wash Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: 9am to 1pm
Where: Parking lot of Illing School, 227 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester
Sponsored by: Team Illing Miracle Makers
The Illing Miracle Makers will hold a Car Wash this Saturday, May 18th from 9am to 1pm in the Parking Lot at Illing Middle School, 227 East Middle Turnpike. $5.00 minimum donation per car.
For information contact Mike Pohl 860-983-4804 or email b25mpohl@manchesterct.gov
Click on the link below to access the Manchester Relay For Life website:
Time:
9:00am
Description:
The Manchester Town Wide PTA will be holding a golf tournament on Saturday May 18, 2013. Swing Fore Kids will be played at Twin Hills Country Club in Coventry, CT starting a 9:00am.
A banquet will follow at the British American Club at 73 Maple Street Manchester, CT. A $100.00 fee per golfer includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the turn, gift bag, and dinner by Pagani’s Catering.
Golf prizes, raffle, and silent auction will follow dinner.
Any questions regarding registration, sponsorship or donations please contact Phil Madore at 860-647-7095, mjsmadore@cox.net or Adam Sinner at 860-836-1968, AdamSkinner44@yahoo.com.
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
75 CENTER STREET
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes are offered by the Manchester Fire Rescue and EMS Department at the fire station training room, 75 Center St. Two-year certification cards are issued for all courses except for the Daycare Provider Class which is for three years.
Advance payment and registration are required. Call 860-432-0076 for information and registration.
9:00AM-1:00PM
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
1510B Pleasnt Valley road (Plaza)
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
Eastern Mountain Sports
Time:
10:30am
Location:
586 Main St
Description:
Muslim Journeys Family Storytime.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30am. Learn about the poet Rumi, listen to folktales based on Rumi's poems and stories and do an Islamic art project.
This special storytime is offered as part of the ALA/NEH grant project Bridging Cultures Bookshelf.
The program will be held in the Howroyd Room at the Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040.
The FREE program is open to the public and registration is not required. For further information, please call Adult Services/Reference at 860-645-0821 or the Children's Department at 860-645-0577.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
175 Pine St
Description:
Walking Home Through the Cheney Mills Book Talk:
The Manchester Historical Society hosts author and Manchester native Jennifer Malone Healy on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the History Center, 175 Pine St..
She will talk about her illustrated book Walking Home Through the Cheney Mills, which is "a poem told from my perspective as a second grader in 1962.
It is a combination of what I actually experienced and what fascinated me about the Cheney Mill history.
In visiting Manchester on a regular basis since moving away in 1987, and in particular returning every year for the Manchester Thanksgiving Day Road Race, the memories of walking home through the mills for the eight years I attended St. James School were vivid and comforting to me.
Books will be available for sale and signing. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Visit www.manchesterhistory.org for more information about our events and the history of Manchester.
Time:
4:00pm
Location:
41 Park St
Description:
A Chorus of Peace
On Sunday, May 19th, at 4 p.m., the Richard J. McElraevy Memorial Concert Series is presenting a performance of A Chorus of Peace by CitySingers of Hartford at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 41 Park St., Manchester.
This performance will bring together music, visual art and dance in a unique statement for peace. The 15th c. chanson L’homme Armé(The Armed Man), in both a medieval setting by Antoine Busnois and a contemporary setting by Karl Jenkins, and various settings of Dona nobis pacem, or Give us peace, set images of armed defense against images of peace.
Other poetic texts in settings by Guilio Caccini , Randall Stroope, Hildegard von Bingen, Morten Lauridsen and Jan Sibelius are
inspired by a hope for peace. Augmenting the choral and instrumental music will be the African choreography of Sankofa Kuumba Dance Ensemble, wearing the International Peace Belt which is made up of coins and gemstones from 165 countries and created by Artists for World Peace, a non-profit organization whose mission is to spread peace by supporting humanitarian projects in places where The Peace Belt travels.
Together, they offer these performances as a symbol of peace for all. The concert is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact St. Mary’s at (860) 649-4583 or visit www.stmarysct.org.
Time:
6:40pm
Location:
30 Bissell St
Description:
Monday Night Progressive Bingo at the Elks @ 6:45pm
Monday, May 6th, 13, 20, 27
30 Bissell St, Manchester
Our hall is a smoke free friendly environment
Food is available to purchase, and prepared by the
Emblem Club #251
Bring your family & friends
for a night out and a chance to win! Call the lodge
for details 860-646-9262
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
586 Main St
Description:
Book Discussion for Adults at Manchester Public Library. Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00pm. An international best-seller and winner of the Man Asian Prize for Fiction, Korean author Kyung-Sook Shin's Please Look After Mom is the May selection of the Manchester Public Library's Book Discussion for Adults.
The novel is a moving story of how a family is transformed when an elderly woman goes missing in a crowded train station.
The book discussion will be held in the Howroyd Room at the Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040. 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.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Manchester Police Dept 239 East MIddle Typke. Training Conference Room, Second Flr.
Description:
The Permanent Memorial Day Committee has set meetings dates to plan the 2013 Memorial Day Observances:
LOCATION: Manchester Police Department
239 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, Conn.
Training Conference Room, second floor
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting DATES: March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 13,
May 20, June 10, December 9.
The Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, 2013.
The Memorial Church Service will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2013.
Time:
7:00pm
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:
9:00pm
Location:
Cannel 15 Cox PATV
Description:
Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues:
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, Chris Powell, Managing Editor of the JI, appears on Manchester Review in May to discuss a host of issues.
Powell talks about voter apathy, the achievement gap, drug legalization, mental illness and the liquor lobby- all in a quick thirty minutes!
Agree with him or not, Powell makes some cogent arguments. Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues with host Jack Peak can be seen on Manchester Review, Monday nights at 9 PM in May on channel 15, Cox PATV. It can also be seen in two parts on You Tube at any time.
Comments and questions are welcome at manchesterreview@gmail.com
Time:
9:00am
Description:
Manchester Mobile Foodshare
2013
Alternate Tuesdays
9:00am – 9:30am
Please note the time
The truck leaves promptly at 9:30am!
May 7 – Municipal Parking Lot on Birch St. (behind the
Elks Club)
May 21- Parking lot across from St. Bridget Church
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
41 Center Street
Description:
Manchester Room Town Hall
5:00-7:00 pm
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
There are two meetings left before the June 1st Relay Event!
Meetings will be held on May 21st and 28th. Both are at Highland Park School in the media center and begin at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome at the meetings!
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Manchester : begins at 10 am on Saturday, June 1st and runs through 10 am, Sunday, June 2nd at Northwest Park 448 Tolland Turnpike.
Relay for Life of Manchester is a unique, challenging, and fun way to raise money and awareness of cancer in Manchester on June 1-2! Relay For Life is the signature activity for the American Cancer Society. More than just a fundraiser, this event brings together families and friends of cancer patients to celebrate those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have passed away. For more information on participating in the relay or any of the MANY fundraisers that are held prior to or during the event, please visit the website. http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=51974&pg=entry
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Manchester Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meetings (no meetings in July or August) as indicated below in 2013:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Director's Room at Lincoln Center. 494 Main Street. Manchester. CT.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are available in the Town Clerk's Office.
Description:
Kindergarten Registration: Manchester Public Schools has launched a new on-line application to pre-register kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. To begin the process, visit our website at http://boe.townofmanchester.org/school_registration.htm, click on the link Application to Register – and follow the prompts.
After you have completed your on-line application, please go to your home elementary school with the required documentation on one of the following dates: May 6, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. / May 14, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m. / May 22, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. / May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. / June 3, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. or the Kennedy Education Center (45 North School Street) on May 15, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Don’t have access to a computer at home? Visit one of the Manchester Public Libraries or contact your school to make arrangements to complete the application at their location.
Location:
Elmcrest Country Club East Longmeadow
Description:
New Seasons, Inc. will hold their 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Elmcrest Country Club located in East Longmeadow, MA.
Golfers, sponsors, advertisers, and donations are needed to make this years’ event successful.
Golfer’s fees are $135 per person which includes green fees, cart, lunch and dinner. A return round of complimentary golf is provided by the management at Elmcrest CC.
Please contact New Seasons’ business office at 860-647-1624 or at info@newseasonsct.org for additional information.
New Seasons, Inc. is a non-profit organization, dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in Manchester, Vernon, Ellington, New Britain, West Hartford and surrounding towns.
Time:
11:30am
Location:
305 South Main Street
Description:
MANCHESTER PAL
2013 EARLE EVERETT MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
PROCEEDS SUPPORT PAL PROGRAMS for Police/Youth Interaction and Youth Development
Manchester Country Club - Wednesday May 22
$150.00 per golfer
Fee includes:
* Hot lunch provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill
* Green Fees & Cart
* Buffet Dinner
* On-Course cookout & snacks
1:00PM Shotgun Start - Lunch at 11:30AM
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Register quickly and securely at: ManchesterCTPAL.org
For more info, email manchesterctpal@gmail.com or call 860-645-5525.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
494 Main Street
Description:
Preservation Award ceremony: The Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission will present the thirteenth annual historic preservation awards on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m., in the Hearing Room at Lincoln Center at Town Hall.
The awards celebrate Manchester property owners who have improved their pre-1945 house or business building in a manner that preserves its historic values and character.
Light refreshments will be served. More information about the Commission at http://www.townofmanchester.org/Planning/CheneyBrothersHistoricDistrictCommission.cfm. Questions about the awards may be directed to Commission member Leslie Frey, 860-647-0659
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
SMARTR Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, May 22nd
and
Wednesday, June 5th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Manchester Room of Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Time:
7:00pm
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:
7:30am
Description:
A special meeting of the Manchester Redevelopment Agency has been scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main Street, to discuss the Broad Street Redevelopment Plan amendment.
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
South Methodist Church(Cooper Hall) 1226 Main St.
Description:
May 23 Noon- 1:30 pm
Topic: Annual Meeting/Scholarship.
Please make this meeting a priority; we need your input on the future of the MCSC. We will be participating in round table discussions to direct the future course of the organization, and the form and goals of the next year.
We need your voice!
South United Methodist Church (Cooper Hall), 1226 Main Street, Manchester, CT
The cost for lunch is $9.00. All lunch orders should be placed with Heather by
Contacting her at heatherw@manchesterct.gov or 860-647-5215.
If you order lunch and find that you cannot attend, consider sending a colleague in your place, as we will still need to charge you for your lunch.
Time:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
300 Parker St
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
North Methodist Church
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
Thursday at 4:00 PM
Directors Room, Lincoln Center First Floor, 494 Main Street
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:
7:30am - 1:30pm
Location:
71 Haynes Street
Description:
Blood Drive
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online:
http://www.redcrossblood.org
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The VFW Ladies Auxilary 2046 will host a
Flower Sale on Fri. May 24, Sat. May 25, Sun. May 26 and Mon. May 27 from 10am-6pm at the VFW Post located at 608 East Center St.
Time:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
Come join us for a fun evening of Karaoke every Friday night at the VFW at 608 East Center Street.
Mike opens at 8pm
Description:
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Listed below are the 2013 closing dates for the Manchester Public Library:
1. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 New Year’s Day
2. Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day
3. Monday, February 18, 2013 Washington’s Birthday
4. Friday, March 29, 2013 Good Friday
5. Sunday, March 31, 2013 Easter
6. Saturday, May 25, 2013
7. Monday, May 27, 2013 Memorial Day
8. Thursday, July 4, 2013 Independence Day
9. Saturday, August 31, 2013
10. Monday, September 2, 2013 Labor Day
11. Monday, October 14, 2013 Columbus Day
12. Monday, November 11, 2013 Veteran’s Day
13. Thursday, November 28, 2013 Thanksgiving Day
14. Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve
15. Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Christmas Day
Both buildings will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The VFW Ladies Auxilary 2046 will host a
Flower Sale on Fri. May 24, Sat. May 25, Sun. May 26 and Mon. May 27 from 10am-6pm at the VFW Post located at 608 East Center St.
Time:
1:00pm
Description:
Saturday, May 25, free geology hike at Highland Park, 1:00 p.m.:
Geologist Gary Robbins will describe the dramatic geology of the Highland Park section of Manchester as we walk in the Case Brothers National Historic District. We will walk about two miles, encountering a steep climb and rocky terrain. Meet at the parking lot on Birch Mountain Road, a few feet south of its intersection with Camp Meeting Road.
Sponsored by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust and open to all. Extreme weather cancels. No dogs, please.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The VFW Ladies Auxilary 2046 will host a
Flower Sale on Fri. May 24, Sat. May 25, Sun. May 26 and Mon. May 27 from 10am-6pm at the VFW Post located at 608 East Center St.
Time:
10:30am
Location:
240 Hillstown Rd
Description:
May 26 Church Service:
The annual Veteran's Memorial Day Church Service and Massing of the Colors will be held at 10:30am on Sunday May 26 at the First Baptist Church, 240 Hillstown Rd. Manchester. The Rev. Dr. David Saylor will be officiating. The public is invited to attend.
Description:
HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE
TOWN OF MANCHESTER
2013
Town Offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays in calendar year 2013:
NEW YEAR’S DAY TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013
GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013
INDEPENDENCE DAY THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013
LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
COLUMBUS DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013
VETERAN’S DAY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013
CHRISTMAS DAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013
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.
Description:
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Listed below are the 2013 closing dates for the Manchester Public Library:
1. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 New Year’s Day
2. Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day
3. Monday, February 18, 2013 Washington’s Birthday
4. Friday, March 29, 2013 Good Friday
5. Sunday, March 31, 2013 Easter
6. Saturday, May 25, 2013
7. Monday, May 27, 2013 Memorial Day
8. Thursday, July 4, 2013 Independence Day
9. Saturday, August 31, 2013
10. Monday, September 2, 2013 Labor Day
11. Monday, October 14, 2013 Columbus Day
12. Monday, November 11, 2013 Veteran’s Day
13. Thursday, November 28, 2013 Thanksgiving Day
14. Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve
15. Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Christmas Day
Both buildings will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 and Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Time:
9:30am
Description:
The annual Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade will take place at 9:30am on Monday May 27.
The parade steps off at the Army & Navy Club, proceeds up Main Street to East Center St. and turns around at Munroe Park (across from Lenox Pharmacy). The Parade will conclude at the Center Memorial Park for a Memorial Day program.
Marchers should assemble at 8:45am at the Army & Navy Club. In case of inclement weather, the Center Memorial Park program will be held at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church, 745 Main St. at 11am. The public is invited to attend.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
The VFW Ladies Auxilary 2046 will host a
Flower Sale on Fri. May 24, Sat. May 25, Sun. May 26 and Mon. May 27 from 10am-6pm at the VFW Post located at 608 East Center St.
Time:
6:40pm
Location:
30 Bissell St
Description:
Monday Night Progressive Bingo at the Elks @ 6:45pm
Monday, May 6th, 13, 20, 27
30 Bissell St, Manchester
Our hall is a smoke free friendly environment
Food is available to purchase, and prepared by the
Emblem Club #251
Bring your family & friends
for a night out and a chance to win! Call the lodge
for details 860-646-9262
Time:
9:00pm
Location:
Cannel 15 Cox PATV
Description:
Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues:
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinions, Chris Powell, Managing Editor of the JI, appears on Manchester Review in May to discuss a host of issues.
Powell talks about voter apathy, the achievement gap, drug legalization, mental illness and the liquor lobby- all in a quick thirty minutes!
Agree with him or not, Powell makes some cogent arguments. Chris Powell, Reflections on Contemporary Issues with host Jack Peak can be seen on Manchester Review, Monday nights at 9 PM in May on channel 15, Cox PATV. It can also be seen in two parts on You Tube at any time.
Comments and questions are welcome at manchesterreview@gmail.com
Time:
8:00am
Description:
The Board of Directors Policy Briefing Meeting is scheduled for this morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Manchester Room of Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
East Side Neighborhood Resource 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 Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce St.
Time:
6:30pm
Description:
There are two meetings left before the June 1st Relay Event!
Meetings will be held on May 21st and 28th. Both are at Highland Park School in the media center and begin at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome at the meetings!
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Manchester : begins at 10 am on Saturday, June 1st and runs through 10 am, Sunday, June 2nd at Northwest Park 448 Tolland Turnpike.
Relay for Life of Manchester is a unique, challenging, and fun way to raise money and awareness of cancer in Manchester on June 1-2! Relay For Life is the signature activity for the American Cancer Society. More than just a fundraiser, this event brings together families and friends of cancer patients to celebrate those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have passed away. For more information on participating in the relay or any of the MANY fundraisers that are held prior to or during the event, please visit the website. http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=51974&pg=entry
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
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.
Description:
Kindergarten Registration: Manchester Public Schools has launched a new on-line application to pre-register kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. To begin the process, visit our website at http://boe.townofmanchester.org/school_registration.htm, click on the link Application to Register – and follow the prompts.
After you have completed your on-line application, please go to your home elementary school with the required documentation on one of the following dates: May 6, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m. / May 14, 2013, 12:30-2:30 p.m. / May 22, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. / May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. / June 3, 2013, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. or the Kennedy Education Center (45 North School Street) on May 15, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Don’t have access to a computer at home? Visit one of the Manchester Public Libraries or contact your school to make arrangements to complete the application at their location.
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:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
Come join us for a fun evening of Karaoke every Friday night at the VFW at 608 East Center Street.
6pm» Board of Education Budget Workshop
