The Redevelopment Agency will meet today at 7:30 AM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St
Description:
The Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission meeting for July 1 is cancelled.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
http://www.townofmanchester.org/Planning/CheneyBrothersHistoricDistrictCommission.cfm
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
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:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
The ABCs Of Babies – A Free Prenatal Class For 21 And Under
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT – Women, age 21 and under, who are preparing for a new baby and want to learn more about their body, their baby, and parenting, are invited to attend a free 10-week prenatal education class. The program will be held Thursdays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 17, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, in Conference Room C (basement). Topics include prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby, signs of labor, tour of the maternity rooms, information about what to expect from your infant, how to prepare for the baby, breast and bottle-feeding techniques, basic infant care and development, and more. Information about community resources will also be available. Participants who complete the program will receive a baby gift. We welcome the father of the baby and/or support person as well. A light snack is provided. To register, please call ECHN’s Family Development Center at 860.646.1222, Ext. 2447.
ECHN is a not-for-profit health care system serving 19 towns in eastern Connecticut, through its network of affiliates that include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (a 130-bed nursing home and short-term rehabilitation facility), the ECHN Medical Buildings at 2400 and 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Evergreen Walk in South Windsor (2800 Tamarack Avenue houses the Women’s Center for Wellness and a series of medical practices owned and operated by ECHN; 2400 Tamarack Avenue includes Evergreen Endoscopy, Central Connecticut Gastroenterology, and the Colon Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford). It is in partnership with Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut Inc., Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners Inc., Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance, Metro Wheelchair, and Saint Francis Care (which partners with ECHN on the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut at Rockville General Hospital), Community CancerCare Inc. (which provides radiation therapy services at The John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center in Manchester), Evergreen Imaging in South Windsor and the Tolland Imaging Center. ECHN is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. More detailed information about the health system can be found on our Website at www.echn.org.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Borders Books & Music in Manchester, 59 Pavilions Drive,
Description:
Child Adoption Resource Association (CARA) plans to hold monthly adoption informational sessions, Adoption: How to get Started! at the Borders Books & Music in Manchester, 59 Pavilions Drive,
on the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
The Child Adoption Resource Association is a non-profit full service adoption agency located in New London serving all of Connecticut. CARA offers free state-wide informational sessions for people interested in finding out more about adoption.
The meeetings will be held at Borders Books & Music in Manchester on the first Thursday of every month.
A Child Adoption Resource Association social worker will explain different types of adoption and offer a step-by-step outline to adopting a child.
Adopting a child from Connecticut state foster care through Project Connecticut’s Child, a grant funded low cost adoption program, will be discussed, as well as international and domestic infant adoption.
Participants will leave with a folder of resources to help guide families, couples, or individuals wishing to adopt.
For more information go www.adoptacarakid.org or 860-444-0553 or to schedule a one on one adoption inquiry meeting at the Child Adoption Resource Association offices in New London.
Registration is required!
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Advisory Committee Meeting
This group meets the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. to discuss issues of concern to members, bring
forward suggestions to the administration and be visionaries for the future! All Senior Center Members are encouraged to attend.
Note: April meeting will be held April 9th due to the Good Friday holiday.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday (except holidays) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive. Come and dine on a delicious Fish Dinner. The menu includes flounder, scallops, shrimp and other seafood dishes. We have also expanded our hamburg menu with more options including chicken patties, kelly dogs and hot dogs. Take out is available. We are located just off Main Street (Rt 83) across from the Hospital. For directions or information call (860) 646-7961, e-mail chuck@legionpost102.org or visit legionpost102.org. Function rooms are also available for rent. Additionally, we have an
Open Pool Table on Wednesday Nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm. Stop by and test your skills. For more information on these and other events visit legionpost102.org. For additional information contact: Charles Bruder, American Legion Post 102 Adjutant, 37 St James St., Manchester, CT 06040 or call (860) 647-9203 or email chuck@legionpost102.org.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Folk'on Fridays series at Cheney Hall
Begins June 18 at 7 p.m. and runs throughout the summer (July 2, July 16, July 30 and September 10). This open-mic folk night is open to anyone who wishes to perform 10 minute segments. Limited sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. on the night of the performance.
177 Hartford Road, Manchester
860-647-9824
Location:
Mary Cheney, Whiton Libraries
Description:
Manchester Public Library will be closed today due to the holiday.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
Annual James Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Manchester Community College. Raindate is Monday, July 5, 2010.
The Mohegan Sun All-Stars band will provide the entertainment beginning at 5:00 pm. Children's activities begin at 4:00 p.m. Food available for purchase includes hotdogs; hamburgs; ice cream; popcorn; cotton candy; soda. Separate tickets for the chicken barbecue will be available for purchase sometime in June from our Customer Service & Information Center at Town Hall for $7.00.
All-aerial fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
Description:
The Town of Manchester Offices will be closed on Monday July 5, 2010 for Independence Day. Trash will not be collected and will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Location:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
Description:
Manchester Residents
Summer Clean up of Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Starting on July 5th and continuing through
July 9th, the Manchester Police Dept. in partnership with Parker Street Auto Parts would like to assist you in disposing of unwanted abandoned motor vehicles on your property at NO COST TO YOU.
This offer is extended to Manchester Connecticut residents to show our appreciation of our loyal local customers. Be sure to mention this ad, and Parker Street will make a donation of $25.00 per car to the Manchester Police Benevolent Association.
For more information, Please contact:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
775 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-3391
www.parkerstautoparts.com
Location:
Mary Cheney, Whiton Libraries
Description:
Manchester Public Library will be closed today due to the holiday.
Location:
Bolton & Manchester
Description:
July 6 - Bolton Senior Center
(104 Notch Rd., Bolton)
July 20 - Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
(Across from St. Bridget’s Church)
9:30 -10:30 Am
For low income households.
You must be present to pick up food for your household ONLY
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Location:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
Description:
Manchester Residents
Summer Clean up of Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Starting on July 5th and continuing through
July 9th, the Manchester Police Dept. in partnership with Parker Street Auto Parts would like to assist you in disposing of unwanted abandoned motor vehicles on your property at NO COST TO YOU.
This offer is extended to Manchester Connecticut residents to show our appreciation of our loyal local customers. Be sure to mention this ad, and Parker Street will make a donation of $25.00 per car to the Manchester Police Benevolent Association.
For more information, Please contact:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
775 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-3391
www.parkerstautoparts.com
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm. Call 729-3163 for more info. on Tuesdays only. All other times please call 860-872-6433.
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.
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 - 7:00pm
Location:
Town Hall 41 Center Street
Description:
Youth Commission meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, except for July & August when they are held the 1st Tues. of the month only. Meetings are held in the Manchester Room from 5-7 PM, located on the Second Floor of Town Hall.
Agendas and minutes are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The regular meeting of the Manchester Board of Directors will be held 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 places as determined by the Board of Directors.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Housing Authority Hall, 24 Bluefield Dr
Description:
This support group is open to all who have or have had cancer and would like the support of others to share emothions and encouragement.
Meetings are every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Manchester Housing Authority Hall, 24 Bluefield Drive in Manchester.
Directions: off Rt 384, take Exit 1, past Manchester Manor on your left and take 2nd right. For more information please call Bill, (860)643-1318
Location:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
Description:
Manchester Residents
Summer Clean up of Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Starting on July 5th and continuing through
July 9th, the Manchester Police Dept. in partnership with Parker Street Auto Parts would like to assist you in disposing of unwanted abandoned motor vehicles on your property at NO COST TO YOU.
This offer is extended to Manchester Connecticut residents to show our appreciation of our loyal local customers. Be sure to mention this ad, and Parker Street will make a donation of $25.00 per car to the Manchester Police Benevolent Association.
For more information, Please contact:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
775 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-3391
www.parkerstautoparts.com
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
MCC Bicentennial Band Shell
Description:
The MCC FARMER'S MARKET began their new season on Wed., July 7, 2-6PM and will continue through Wed., Oct 20 at the MCC Bicentennial Band Shell. SUPPORT CONNECTICUT FARMERS and buy locally grown food every Wed. from 2--6PM.
The market will feature: lettuce, squash, tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, goat milk soaps/lotions, CT maple syrup, honey cherries, herbs, beans, squash blossoms, french bread bakery, gluten free bakery, goat cheese, and Northeast Organic Farming Association Info., There is music each week . . . and much more!
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The Stan Scott Dance Band will be in concert on Wednesday, July 7th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Federation room
Description:
Every Wednesday NAMI offers a support group for people who are dealing with their own chronic mental illness, Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., in the Federation room, at 7 p.m.
http://www.nami.org
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will have a meeting today at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
At combined public hearings/business meetings, the public hearing portion will begin at 7:00PM and the business meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Location:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
Description:
Manchester Residents
Summer Clean up of Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Starting on July 5th and continuing through
July 9th, the Manchester Police Dept. in partnership with Parker Street Auto Parts would like to assist you in disposing of unwanted abandoned motor vehicles on your property at NO COST TO YOU.
This offer is extended to Manchester Connecticut residents to show our appreciation of our loyal local customers. Be sure to mention this ad, and Parker Street will make a donation of $25.00 per car to the Manchester Police Benevolent Association.
For more information, Please contact:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
775 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-3391
www.parkerstautoparts.com
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Description:
The Economic Development Commission meeting for July 8 is cancelled. Next meeting is Aug. 12.
Minutes are availalble online.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
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:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
The ABCs Of Babies – A Free Prenatal Class For 21 And Under
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT – Women, age 21 and under, who are preparing for a new baby and want to learn more about their body, their baby, and parenting, are invited to attend a free 10-week prenatal education class. The program will be held Thursdays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 17, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, in Conference Room C (basement). Topics include prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby, signs of labor, tour of the maternity rooms, information about what to expect from your infant, how to prepare for the baby, breast and bottle-feeding techniques, basic infant care and development, and more. Information about community resources will also be available. Participants who complete the program will receive a baby gift. We welcome the father of the baby and/or support person as well. A light snack is provided. To register, please call ECHN’s Family Development Center at 860.646.1222, Ext. 2447.
ECHN is a not-for-profit health care system serving 19 towns in eastern Connecticut, through its network of affiliates that include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (a 130-bed nursing home and short-term rehabilitation facility), the ECHN Medical Buildings at 2400 and 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Evergreen Walk in South Windsor (2800 Tamarack Avenue houses the Women’s Center for Wellness and a series of medical practices owned and operated by ECHN; 2400 Tamarack Avenue includes Evergreen Endoscopy, Central Connecticut Gastroenterology, and the Colon Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford). It is in partnership with Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut Inc., Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners Inc., Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance, Metro Wheelchair, and Saint Francis Care (which partners with ECHN on the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut at Rockville General Hospital), Community CancerCare Inc. (which provides radiation therapy services at The John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center in Manchester), Evergreen Imaging in South Windsor and the Tolland Imaging Center. ECHN is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. More detailed information about the health system can be found on our Website at www.echn.org.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Association of Puetro Ricans and Latinos meet the 2nd Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main St in Manchester. For more information please call (860)643-5388.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
NOTICE
SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, July 8, 2010
7:00 p.m.
A Joint Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Board of Education will be held at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in the Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street,
Manchester, Connecticut to discuss the following:
Agenda Item
1. Discussion: Board of Education decisions re Nathan Hale School.
Location:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
Description:
Manchester Residents
Summer Clean up of Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Starting on July 5th and continuing through
July 9th, the Manchester Police Dept. in partnership with Parker Street Auto Parts would like to assist you in disposing of unwanted abandoned motor vehicles on your property at NO COST TO YOU.
This offer is extended to Manchester Connecticut residents to show our appreciation of our loyal local customers. Be sure to mention this ad, and Parker Street will make a donation of $25.00 per car to the Manchester Police Benevolent Association.
For more information, Please contact:
Parker Street Auto Parts, INC.
775 Parker Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-3391
www.parkerstautoparts.com
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday (except holidays) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive. Come and dine on a delicious Fish Dinner. The menu includes flounder, scallops, shrimp and other seafood dishes. We have also expanded our hamburg menu with more options including chicken patties, kelly dogs and hot dogs. Take out is available. We are located just off Main Street (Rt 83) across from the Hospital. For directions or information call (860) 646-7961, e-mail chuck@legionpost102.org or visit legionpost102.org. Function rooms are also available for rent. Additionally, we have an
Open Pool Table on Wednesday Nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm. Stop by and test your skills. For more information on these and other events visit legionpost102.org. For additional information contact: Charles Bruder, American Legion Post 102 Adjutant, 37 St James St., Manchester, CT 06040 or call (860) 647-9203 or email chuck@legionpost102.org.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Cover 2 Cover will be in concert on Friday, July 9th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Corner of Main & Forest Streets
Description:
30TH YEAR OF THE MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
CT GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FLOWERS
SATURDAYS 8:00AM TILL 12:30PM
July 10th thru Oct. 30th
CORNER OF MAIN AND FOREST ST. DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Main Fire Station, 75 Center Street
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes in Heartsaver CPR; Adult/child CPR from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; Pediatric CPR from 11:00-12:00 noon and Defribrillator Training from 12:00 to 1:00 PM., will be offered by the Manchester, Fire Rescue and EMS Department at it's training room at the Main Station, 75 Center Street, next to the Town Hall. Two year certification card will be issued.
Advance registration and payment are required. Call (860)432-0076 for information and registration.
A class in Bloodborne Pathogens would be available on request.
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
MusicMakers Academy 517 Hartford Road
Description:
Are you a Poet? The Wit and Wisdom Writers Club of Manchester a branch of the Connecticut 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 the MusicMakers Academy, 517 Hartford Road, Manchester, Connecticut.
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month 1-4PM 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:
1:00pm
Location:
106 Hartford Road
Description:
The Cheney Homestead will be open to visitors the second Sunday of each month, from 1 to 4pm.
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 $2; free to children under 16 and Historical Society members.
More info about the Historical Society at
www.manchesterhistory.org
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Joey Milardo & the Musical Cavaliers will be in concert on Sunday, July 11th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Main Fire Station, 75 Center Street
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes in Healthcare Provider Recertification, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM will be offered by the Manchester, Fire Rescue and EMS Department at it's training room at the Main Station, 75 Center Street, next to the Town Hall. Two year certification card will be issued.
Advance registration and payment are required. Call (860)432-0076 for information and registration.
A class in Bloodborne Pathogens would be available on request.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
http://boe.townofmanchester.org/boe.htm
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St.
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:
12:00pm
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm. Call 729-3163 for more info. on Tuesdays only. All other times please call 860-872-6433.
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.
There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The regular meeting of the Manchester Board of Directors will be held 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 places as determined by the Board of Directors.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
MCC Bicentennial Band Shell
Description:
The MCC FARMER'S MARKET began their new season on Wed., July 7, 2-6PM and will continue through Wed., Oct 20 at the MCC Bicentennial Band Shell. SUPPORT CONNECTICUT FARMERS and buy locally grown food every Wed. from 2--6PM.
The market will feature: lettuce, squash, tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, goat milk soaps/lotions, CT maple syrup, honey cherries, herbs, beans, squash blossoms, french bread bakery, gluten free bakery, goat cheese, and Northeast Organic Farming Association Info., There is music each week . . . and much more!
Time:
5:30pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd.
Description:
The Cheney Hall Foundation will meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd.
Agendas and Minutes are posted in the Town Clerk's Office.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
983 Main Street Suite 10
Description:
Will meet at 6 PM in the office of the special Services District, 983 Main Street Suite 10
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpke., Manchester.
Description:
The Green Manor Block Watch will combine with the Town Wide Block Watch Meeting this evening at 6:30 at the Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpke., Manchester.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Manchester Senior Center
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.
Town Manager Scott Shanley will be our guest speaker on April 14.
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:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The Hot Cat Jazz Band will give a concert on Wednesday, July 14th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Federation room
Description:
Every Wednesday NAMI offers a support group for people who are dealing with their own chronic mental illness, Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., in the Federation room, at 7 p.m.
http://www.nami.org
Time:
7:30am
Location:
494 Main St Lincoln Center Hearing Room
Description:
The Redevelopment Agency will meet today at 7:30 AM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
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:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
The ABCs Of Babies – A Free Prenatal Class For 21 And Under
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT – Women, age 21 and under, who are preparing for a new baby and want to learn more about their body, their baby, and parenting, are invited to attend a free 10-week prenatal education class. The program will be held Thursdays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 17, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, in Conference Room C (basement). Topics include prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby, signs of labor, tour of the maternity rooms, information about what to expect from your infant, how to prepare for the baby, breast and bottle-feeding techniques, basic infant care and development, and more. Information about community resources will also be available. Participants who complete the program will receive a baby gift. We welcome the father of the baby and/or support person as well. A light snack is provided. To register, please call ECHN’s Family Development Center at 860.646.1222, Ext. 2447.
ECHN is a not-for-profit health care system serving 19 towns in eastern Connecticut, through its network of affiliates that include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (a 130-bed nursing home and short-term rehabilitation facility), the ECHN Medical Buildings at 2400 and 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Evergreen Walk in South Windsor (2800 Tamarack Avenue houses the Women’s Center for Wellness and a series of medical practices owned and operated by ECHN; 2400 Tamarack Avenue includes Evergreen Endoscopy, Central Connecticut Gastroenterology, and the Colon Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford). It is in partnership with Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut Inc., Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners Inc., Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance, Metro Wheelchair, and Saint Francis Care (which partners with ECHN on the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut at Rockville General Hospital), Community CancerCare Inc. (which provides radiation therapy services at The John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center in Manchester), Evergreen Imaging in South Windsor and the Tolland Imaging Center. ECHN is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. More detailed information about the health system can be found on our Website at www.echn.org.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Weiss Center Conference Room 479 Main Street
Description:
6:30 PM Weiss Center Conference Room.
Meeting minutes are posted online.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street
Description:
Manchester Land Conservation Trust
Meetings:
The Board of the MLCT will not meet during July & August 2010. The next meeting will be Sept. 16th.
860-643-1823
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Federation room, Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St.
Description:
NAMI offers a support group for family and friends of people with chronic mental illness, that meets the third Thursday of every month at Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., in the Federation room, at 7 p.m.
http://www.nami.org
Location:
Manchester High School and Charter Oak Tennis Court
Description:
Registration deadline is Wednesday July 14th.
For information call Cherie Baker at 860-655-9514 or the Recreation Department at 860-647-3164 or see the website.
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
Manchester Memorial Hospital
12 PM - 5 PM
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday (except holidays) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive. Come and dine on a delicious Fish Dinner. The menu includes flounder, scallops, shrimp and other seafood dishes. We have also expanded our hamburg menu with more options including chicken patties, kelly dogs and hot dogs. Take out is available. We are located just off Main Street (Rt 83) across from the Hospital. For directions or information call (860) 646-7961, e-mail chuck@legionpost102.org or visit legionpost102.org. Function rooms are also available for rent. Additionally, we have an
Open Pool Table on Wednesday Nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm. Stop by and test your skills. For more information on these and other events visit legionpost102.org. For additional information contact: Charles Bruder, American Legion Post 102 Adjutant, 37 St James St., Manchester, CT 06040 or call (860) 647-9203 or email chuck@legionpost102.org.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Folk'on Fridays series at Cheney Hall
Begins June 18 at 7 p.m. and runs throughout the summer (July 2, July 16, July 30 and September 10). This open-mic folk night is open to anyone who wishes to perform 10 minute segments. Limited sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. on the night of the performance.
177 Hartford Road, Manchester
860-647-9824
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The South Windsor Community Band will give a concert on Friday, July 16th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Location:
Manchester High School and Charter Oak Tennis Court
Description:
Registration deadline is Wednesday July 14th.
For information call Cherie Baker at 860-655-9514 or the Recreation Department at 860-647-3164 or see the website.
Description:
Manchester Dog Owners Group (MDOG) is offering monthly hikes to dog owners and lovers on the third Saturday of every month. This is a fun and laid back group for dog enthusiasts who like to hike, meet new people and want to socialize their dogs. To join the group, please visit www.meetup.com/mdoghikes.
Time:
8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Corner of Main & Forest Streets
Description:
30TH YEAR OF THE MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
CT GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FLOWERS
SATURDAYS 8:00AM TILL 12:30PM
July 10th thru Oct. 30th
CORNER OF MAIN AND FOREST ST. DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER.
Time:
8:30am
Location:
Main Fire Station, 75 Center Street
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes in Daycare Provider First Aid, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM will be offered by the Manchester, Fire Rescue and EMS Department at it's training room at the Main Station, 75 Center Street, next to the Town Hall. Three year certification card will be issued.
Advance registration and payment are required. Call (860)432-0076 for information and registration.
A class in Bloodborne Pathogens would be available on request.
Location:
Manchester High School and Charter Oak Tennis Court
Description:
Registration deadline is Wednesday July 14th.
For information call Cherie Baker at 860-655-9514 or the Recreation Department at 860-647-3164 or see the website.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Applebees, 91 Deming Road, Manchester
Description:
The Manchester Sentinals is having a Flapjack Fundraiser on July 18th from 8-10 am. at Applebees, 91 Deming Road, Manchester. Tickets are $5 at the door. The sentinals provides youth football and cheerleading for approximately 200 kids in our community. Please lend a helping hand. We are also looking for donations and business sponsors for the season. Call Dave 860-335-1675 or go to www.manchestersentinals.com
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Kidsville Kuckoo Revue, a program for kids 9 to 92 will be at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384 on Sunday, July 18th, 7:00 PM. weather permitting. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Howroyd Room, Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St.
Description:
The Manchester Public Library Adult Book Group will be discussing "Mao's Last Dancer" by Li Cunxin on Monday, July 19, 7:00 pm, in the Howroyd Room of Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St. The author relates how as a young boy he was randomly chosen by Madame Mao's Cultural delegates to leave his poverty-stricken family to become a student at the Peking Dance Academy. The acclaimed dancer goes on to achieve great success in the West after his dramatic defection to the United States at the age of eighteen. 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:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will have a meeting today at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
At combined public hearings/business meetings, the public hearing portion will begin at 7:00PM and the business meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Location:
Manchester
Description:
July 20 - Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
(Across from St. Bridget’s Church)
9:30 -10:30 Am
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
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm. Call 729-3163 for more info. on Tuesdays only. All other times please call 860-872-6433.
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.
There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Housing Authority Hall, 24 Bluefield Dr
Description:
This support group is open to all who have or have had cancer and would like the support of others to share emothions and encouragement.
Meetings are every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Manchester Housing Authority Hall, 24 Bluefield Drive in Manchester.
Directions: off Rt 384, take Exit 1, past Manchester Manor on your left and take 2nd right. For more information please call Bill, (860)643-1318
Time:
7:30pm
Location:
Manchestertown Hall 41 Center Street
Description:
All meetings will be held in the Law Library of the Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Manchester Country Club 305 South Main Street
Description:
Manchester PAL Earle Everett Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, 7/21/2010 at the Manchester Country Club.
The cost is $125 per golfer, which includes lunch, greens fees, cart, dinner, refreshments.
Please make checks payable to Manchester PAL, PO Box 191, Manchester CT 06045-0191.
Call 860-645-5525 for more info. Registration deadline is July 14.
Proceeds support PAL programs for at-risk youth.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Greene Moving and Storage, 5 Glen Road, Manchester
Description:
In accordance with Section 47a – 42c of the Connecticut General Statutes, property obtained by the Town of Manchester through evictions shall be auctioned. The auction will be held at the Town’s storage facility at Greene Moving and Storage, 5 Glen Road, Manchester on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.
Time:
1:00pm - 6:15pm
Location:
St Paul Church 2577 Main Street Glastonbury
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
St. Paul Church, Glastonbury
1Pm - 6:15 Pm
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
MCC Bicentennial Band Shell
Description:
The MCC FARMER'S MARKET began their new season on Wed., July 7, 2-6PM and will continue through Wed., Oct 20 at the MCC Bicentennial Band Shell. SUPPORT CONNECTICUT FARMERS and buy locally grown food every Wed. from 2--6PM.
The market will feature: lettuce, squash, tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, goat milk soaps/lotions, CT maple syrup, honey cherries, herbs, beans, squash blossoms, french bread bakery, gluten free bakery, goat cheese, and Northeast Organic Farming Association Info., There is music each week . . . and much more!
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester
Description:
The Green Manor Block Watch will meet the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The Silk City Barbershop Chorus and Millenium Magic will give a concert on Wednesday, July 21rst, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St
Description:
The Manchester Housing Commission will meet today at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St.
Both the Agenda and Minutes are available online.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Federation room
Description:
Every Wednesday NAMI offers a support group for people who are dealing with their own chronic mental illness, Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., in the Federation room, at 7 p.m.
http://www.nami.org
Time:
1:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church 300 Parker Street Manchester
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
North United Methodist Church
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
Town hall, 41 Center St.
Description:
Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State, will be holding a press conference on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Lobby to announce the new law that allows 17 year olds to vote in primary elections. You must be 18 years old by November 2, 2010 to vote in the Primary.
A Primary for Federal, State, and Municipal Offices will be held August 10, 2010. All 10 Polling Places in Manchester will be open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voters must be enrolled in either the Democratic or Republican Party to vote in the Primary. The deadline to transfer from one Major party to another Major party was May 10, 2010.
A special voter registration session will be held on Tues. July 27 at the Registrars of Voters office, 479 Main St., from 8am-7pm.
Thursday, August 5th is the last day that Mailed-in Voter Registration cards can be postmarked to register to vote and to change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary.
Monday, August 9th is the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary; this must be done in person at the Registrars Office, by 12:00 p.m.
You can obtain Voter Registration Applications online or by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025. All completed forms should be mailed by the August 5th deadline to: Registrars of Voters, 479 Main Street, PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191.
http://www.townofmanchester.org/registrar/default.cfm
Absentee Ballot Applications can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall, 647-3037.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
The Town of Manchester Pension Board will meet today at 4:00 PM in the Law Library Conference Room, 2nd floor of Town Hall, 41 Center Street.
Agenda and minutes are available online.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
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:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
The ABCs Of Babies – A Free Prenatal Class For 21 And Under
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT – Women, age 21 and under, who are preparing for a new baby and want to learn more about their body, their baby, and parenting, are invited to attend a free 10-week prenatal education class. The program will be held Thursdays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 17, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, in Conference Room C (basement). Topics include prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby, signs of labor, tour of the maternity rooms, information about what to expect from your infant, how to prepare for the baby, breast and bottle-feeding techniques, basic infant care and development, and more. Information about community resources will also be available. Participants who complete the program will receive a baby gift. We welcome the father of the baby and/or support person as well. A light snack is provided. To register, please call ECHN’s Family Development Center at 860.646.1222, Ext. 2447.
ECHN is a not-for-profit health care system serving 19 towns in eastern Connecticut, through its network of affiliates that include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (a 130-bed nursing home and short-term rehabilitation facility), the ECHN Medical Buildings at 2400 and 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Evergreen Walk in South Windsor (2800 Tamarack Avenue houses the Women’s Center for Wellness and a series of medical practices owned and operated by ECHN; 2400 Tamarack Avenue includes Evergreen Endoscopy, Central Connecticut Gastroenterology, and the Colon Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford). It is in partnership with Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut Inc., Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners Inc., Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance, Metro Wheelchair, and Saint Francis Care (which partners with ECHN on the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut at Rockville General Hospital), Community CancerCare Inc. (which provides radiation therapy services at The John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center in Manchester), Evergreen Imaging in South Windsor and the Tolland Imaging Center. ECHN is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. More detailed information about the health system can be found on our Website at www.echn.org.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
The Arbor's 403 West Center Street
Description:
Monthly meetings the 4th Thursday of each month at the Arbor's at 7 pm. In November and December because of the holidays, the meetings will be held on the third Thursday.
For more information contact Chris Edelwich at christinaedelwich@yahoo.com or Gene and Diane Dejoannis at gdejo@sbcglobal.net
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main Street
Description:
There will be an informational meeting to discuss the proposed minor amendment to the Town of Manchesters Sanitary Landfills solid waste permit with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm in Lincoln Center's Hearing Room.
Additional information can be found at our website.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday (except holidays) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive. Come and dine on a delicious Fish Dinner. The menu includes flounder, scallops, shrimp and other seafood dishes. We have also expanded our hamburg menu with more options including chicken patties, kelly dogs and hot dogs. Take out is available. We are located just off Main Street (Rt 83) across from the Hospital. For directions or information call (860) 646-7961, e-mail chuck@legionpost102.org or visit legionpost102.org. Function rooms are also available for rent. Additionally, we have an
Open Pool Table on Wednesday Nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm. Stop by and test your skills. For more information on these and other events visit legionpost102.org. For additional information contact: Charles Bruder, American Legion Post 102 Adjutant, 37 St James St., Manchester, CT 06040 or call (860) 647-9203 or email chuck@legionpost102.org.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Dramatix will perform on Friday, July 23rd, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester will produce High School Musical 2, Jr. through its summer
Rascal Rep program on Friday, July 23 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. The cast come from the towns of Glastonbury, Manchester, South Windsor, East Hartford, Coventry and North Windham. They
rehearse for five weeks prior to production. Tickets at $10 are available. This is Rascal Rep's 14th season and is sponsored in part by a grant from
the New Alliance Foundation. For more information, please call 860/647-9824.
Time:
8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Corner of Main & Forest Streets
Description:
30TH YEAR OF THE MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
CT GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FLOWERS
SATURDAYS 8:00AM TILL 12:30PM
July 10th thru Oct. 30th
CORNER OF MAIN AND FOREST ST. DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Main Fire Station, 75 Center Street
Description:
Monthly American Heart Association classes for Healthcare Providers, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM will be offered by the Manchester, Fire Rescue and EMS Department at it's training room at the Main Station, 75 Center Street, next to the Town Hall. Two year certification card will be issued.
Advance registration and payment are required. Call (860)432-0076 for information and registration.
A class in Bloodborne Pathogens would be available on request.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
History Center 175 Pine Street
Description:
Saturday, July 24, Lost Rights book talk:, 1 p.m. at the History Center, 175 Pine St.
Come and meet David Howard, author of a new book about a stolen copy of the Bill of Rights.
David will talk about his book, and copies will be for sale. David is the son of member and volunteer Gordon Howard. This event is free;
donations accepted for refreshments.
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Little Theatre of Manchester will produce High School Musical 2, Jr. through its summer
Rascal Rep program on Friday, July 23 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester. The cast come from the towns of Glastonbury, Manchester, South Windsor, East Hartford, Coventry and North Windham. They
rehearse for five weeks prior to production. Tickets at $10 are available. This is Rascal Rep's 14th season and is sponsored in part by a grant from
the New Alliance Foundation. For more information, please call 860/647-9824.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The ATM Band - All the Music will give a concert on Sunday, July 25th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Manchester Youth Service Bureau, 63 Linden Street/Wickham Park
Description:
Attention all BUDDIES!! Please join us on a trip to Wickham Park! Monday, July 26, from 9 am-2 pm.
8, 9 & 10 year old Manchester residents are invited to Wickham Park for a day of fun and making friends!!
9:00 am - Arrive Manchester Youth Service
Bureau (YSB)
9:30 am - Bus leaves for Wickham Park
1:30 pm - Bus returns to YSB
2:00 pm - Parents Pick up Kids at YSB
This is a FREE event! Please call 647-5213 to sign up! Space is limited. All children must sign up and have a signed permission slip. Children must be dropped off & picked up at Manchester Youth Service Bureau, 63 Linden Street. We will be ordering sandwiches from Highland Park Market for lunch. If you have any food allergies, be sure to tell us when signing up. Sponsored by Manchester Youth Service Bureau.
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
791 West Middle Turnpike Manchester
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
Howell Cheney Technical High School
8 AM-1 PM
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Description:
Board of Directors Policy Briefing Meeting has been CANCELLED at 8:00 a.m. in the Manchester Room of Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Time:
8:00am
Description:
A special voter registration session will be held on Tues. July 27 at the Registrars of Voters office, 479 Main St., from 8am-7pm, to register new voters and to change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party.
A Primary for Federal, State, and Municipal Offices will be held August 10, 2010. All 10 Polling Places in Manchester will be open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voters must be enrolled in either the Democratic or Republican Party to vote in the Primary. The deadline to transfer from one Major party to another Major party was May 10, 2010.
Thursday, August 5th is the last day that Mailed-in Voter Registration cards can be postmarked to register to vote and to change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary.
Monday, August 9th is the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary; this must be done in person at the Registrars Office, by 12:00 p.m.
You must be 18 years old by November 2, 2010 to vote in the Primary.
You can obtain Voter Registration Applications online or by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025. All completed forms should be mailed by the August 5th deadline to: Registrars of Voters, 479 Main Street, PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191.
http://www.townofmanchester.org/registrar/default.cfm
Absentee Ballot Applications can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall, 647-3037.
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
A Veteran's benefits counselor will be at the Weiss Center conference room every Tuesday from noon-3pm. Call 729-3163 for more info. on Tuesdays only. All other times please call 860-872-6433.
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.
There is an elevator located at this entrance.
This is for all veterans, regardless of branch of service, combat or non-combat.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
All members of the Manchester community are invited to attend the Manchester 2020 Northeast Quadrant Discovery Workshop on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike. Manchester 2020 is the Town of Manchester's Plan of Conservation and Development update, the plan that will guide the town’s development over the next 10 years.
This will be the second in a series of quadrant workshops, each looking at one specific area of town. The Northeast quadrant includes several residential neighborhoods, Manchester Business Park, Lydall reservoir, the Manchester Green area, Salter’s Pond and various other natural features and land uses. This workshop will include facilitated discussions on current conditions in this quadrant, what kind of place it might be in the future, and how it relates or could relate to concepts like smart growth and sustainability. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to participate and everyone's ideas will be heard.
Call 860- 647-3044 to RSVP. More information on the entire Manchester 2020 planning process is available at: www.manchester2020plan.net.
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
MCC Bicentennial Band Shell
Description:
The MCC FARMER'S MARKET began their new season on Wed., July 7, 2-6PM and will continue through Wed., Oct 20 at the MCC Bicentennial Band Shell. SUPPORT CONNECTICUT FARMERS and buy locally grown food every Wed. from 2--6PM.
The market will feature: lettuce, squash, tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, goat milk soaps/lotions, CT maple syrup, honey cherries, herbs, beans, squash blossoms, french bread bakery, gluten free bakery, goat cheese, and Northeast Organic Farming Association Info., There is music each week . . . and much more!
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Italian Night will be held on Wednesday, July 28th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Manchester Community College (60 Bidwell Street)
Description:
Dial-A-Ride is driving to the Manchester Band Shell on Wednesday, July 28th for Italian Night featuring the Angelo Sapia Sextet.
Rain Date: Thursday, July 29th.
Food available for purchase which includes grinders, hot dogs, Italian ice & soda.
FREE ADMISSION! Concert is from 7-9 p.m. at Manchester Community College. Bring lawn chairs, water & snacks.
Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information call 860-870-7940.
TO RESERVE A RIDE CALL 860-870-7940
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Federation room
Description:
Every Wednesday NAMI offers a support group for people who are dealing with their own chronic mental illness, Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., in the Federation room, at 7 p.m.
http://www.nami.org
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St
Description:
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet this evening at 7:00 PM in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St. A Business meeting will follow the close of the public hearings.
Both Agenda and Minutes are available online.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
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:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital 71 Haynes Street
Description:
The ABCs Of Babies – A Free Prenatal Class For 21 And Under
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT – Women, age 21 and under, who are preparing for a new baby and want to learn more about their body, their baby, and parenting, are invited to attend a free 10-week prenatal education class. The program will be held Thursdays, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 17, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, 71 Haynes Street, in Conference Room C (basement). Topics include prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby, signs of labor, tour of the maternity rooms, information about what to expect from your infant, how to prepare for the baby, breast and bottle-feeding techniques, basic infant care and development, and more. Information about community resources will also be available. Participants who complete the program will receive a baby gift. We welcome the father of the baby and/or support person as well. A light snack is provided. To register, please call ECHN’s Family Development Center at 860.646.1222, Ext. 2447.
ECHN is a not-for-profit health care system serving 19 towns in eastern Connecticut, through its network of affiliates that include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (a 130-bed nursing home and short-term rehabilitation facility), the ECHN Medical Buildings at 2400 and 2800 Tamarack Avenue, Evergreen Walk in South Windsor (2800 Tamarack Avenue houses the Women’s Center for Wellness and a series of medical practices owned and operated by ECHN; 2400 Tamarack Avenue includes Evergreen Endoscopy, Central Connecticut Gastroenterology, and the Colon Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford). It is in partnership with Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut Inc., Connecticut Occupational Medicine Partners Inc., Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance, Metro Wheelchair, and Saint Francis Care (which partners with ECHN on the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Hoffman Heart Institute of Connecticut at Rockville General Hospital), Community CancerCare Inc. (which provides radiation therapy services at The John A. DeQuattro Community Cancer Center in Manchester), Evergreen Imaging in South Windsor and the Tolland Imaging Center. ECHN is also affiliated with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. More detailed information about the health system can be found on our Website at www.echn.org.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday (except holidays) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive. Come and dine on a delicious Fish Dinner. The menu includes flounder, scallops, shrimp and other seafood dishes. We have also expanded our hamburg menu with more options including chicken patties, kelly dogs and hot dogs. Take out is available. We are located just off Main Street (Rt 83) across from the Hospital. For directions or information call (860) 646-7961, e-mail chuck@legionpost102.org or visit legionpost102.org. Function rooms are also available for rent. Additionally, we have an
Open Pool Table on Wednesday Nights from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm. Stop by and test your skills. For more information on these and other events visit legionpost102.org. For additional information contact: Charles Bruder, American Legion Post 102 Adjutant, 37 St James St., Manchester, CT 06040 or call (860) 647-9203 or email chuck@legionpost102.org.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Folk'on Fridays series at Cheney Hall
Begins June 18 at 7 p.m. and runs throughout the summer (July 2, July 16, July 30 and September 10). This open-mic folk night is open to anyone who wishes to perform 10 minute segments. Limited sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. on the night of the performance.
177 Hartford Road, Manchester
860-647-9824
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Glennis and The Country Gentlemen will give a concert on Friday, July 30th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
Time:
8:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Corner of Main & Forest Streets
Description:
30TH YEAR OF THE MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
CT GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES & FLOWERS
SATURDAYS 8:00AM TILL 12:30PM
July 10th thru Oct. 30th
CORNER OF MAIN AND FOREST ST. DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER.
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
20 American Legion Drive
Description:
July 31, 2010, The Public is welcome to join us for a BBQ Chicken meal
from 5PM to 8PM at The American Legion Post 102 located at 20 American
Legion Drive, in Manchester. Reservations are requested and must be
received by July 17, 2010.
Menu will consist of one-half Chicken,
Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, coffee or Tea and desert. Price is $10.00
per Person. Price for Children ages 6 to 12 is $8.00 and Children under
six eat free.
There will be a 50/50 and Raffles with the proceeds going
to benefit the Manchester Police Activities League.
For more information
and directions call (860) 646-7961 or email adj@legionpost102.org
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