Main Street between Center Street and Hartford Road.
Description:
10th Anniversary Cruisin’ on Main Street, presented by Taylor Rental Party Plus of Manchester. Sunday, August 1, 2010 (rain date August 8th) from
11 AM to 4 PM in Downtown Manchester, CT
A fun cruise and show for antique and classic cars, trucks, sports cars and street rods 1985 and prior only. Over 100 years of automotive history, engineering and artistry displayed along a one-mile stretch of Main Street in historic Downtown Manchester, CT. First 1,000 show cars receive commemorative dash plaques and Cruisin’ tote bags provide by Manchester Honda. Over 30 Sponsor’s Choice Trophies awarded. Show car registration opens at 8 AM. Show Car donation $10.00. Spectator admission free. Portion of profits benefits MARC Inc. of Manchester. For info call (860) 645-2101 or visit www.cruisinonmainstreet.org
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The Stardust Dance Band will give a concert on Sunday, August 1rst, 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:
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:
7:00pm
Location:
Mary Cheney building, 586 Main Street
Description:
A musical performance by Horizon Blue will be presented by the Manchester Public Library's Adult Services on Monday August 2, 7:00 pm at the Mary Cheney building, 586 Main Street. Horizon Blue's music is an acoustic blend of folk, country and bluegrass that they describe as "Contemporary Americana." The original and traditional songs they perform have a storytelling aspect of history, daily life and pure fun. Horizon Blue features Monique Hill, Peter Hill, and Mark Annulli. This free program requires no registration. Weather permitting the performance will be outside by the south patio so bring your own chairs /blankets for seating. (In case of rain the program will be indoors in the Howroyd program room). For more information call Reference/Adult Services at 860-645-0821 or go to (http://library.townofmanchester.org).
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Chris Silver, Director of the Office of Neighborhood and Families.
Appears on Manchester Review in August. Silver and Town Director, Matt Peak,
discuss the origins of the Office of Neighborhood and Families and the
upcoming fall classes offered through the Neighborhood Academy.
Peak shares his perspective as a financial advisor on the importance of financial
education for adults and youth. Fall programs such as the Government Academy and Police Academy are described. Watch Manchester Review in August to find out how to register for courses in financial literacy, leadership development, the Government Academy and the Citizens Police Academy. Perhaps it will lead you to involvement in Town politics. Manchester Review is a public affairs program hosted by Jack Peak.
The show airs every Monday night in August at 9 PM on Cox Channel 15.
Time:
9:30am - 10:15am
Location:
Parking Lot Birch Street behind Elks Club
Description:
Mobile Foodshare 2010
Manchester/Bolton
Tuesdays
9:30am – 10:15am
August 3 – Municipal parking lot on Birch St.
(behind the Elks Club)
August 17- Queens Court parking lot in Squire Village
(off Spencer St.)
August 31 - Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
(Across from St. Bridget’s Church)
September 14 - Municipal parking lot on Birch St.
(behind the Elks Club)
September 28 – Bolton Methodist Church (1041 Boston Tpke.
[Rte. 44],) Bolton
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:
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:
5:30pm
Location:
Center Park
Description:
National Night Out, America's Night Out Against Crime, is being held at Center Park from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. NNO is a unique crime/drug prevention event that takes place in over 15,000 communities from all 50 states. There will be a bounce house, clown, DJ, info from the Police Dept. on various topics and other entertainment. Stop by with the family for a fun evening out!
National Night Out is designed to:
•Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
•Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
•Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
•Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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
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:
6:00pm
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:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Pratt & Whitney Screamin' Eagles will give a concert on Wednesday, August 4th, 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
Location:
Riverside Park Hartford, CT
Description:
This event is free for service members and their immediate family members.
Registration Information:
Kyleen Davis (DSUSA) 301-217-9839
KDavis@dsusa.org
The Primary for Federal, State, and Municipal Offices will be held on Tuesday, 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. Cut-off to transfer from one Major party to another Major party was May 10, 2010.
Thursday, August 5th - Last day that Mailed-in Voter Registration cards can be postmarked to register to vote and change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary.
Monday, August 9th - Last day to register to vote and 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 by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025, or via the Secretary of the States website. All completed forms should be mailed 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:
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:
11:30am
Location:
Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street
Description:
MARC, Inc. of Manchester will hold their 12th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main Street. The cost of $150.00 per person or $600.00 per team includes: lunch, greens fees, cart, sumptuous dinner, and raffle. Lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Golfers and sponsors are needed to make the tournament a success. Raffle donations are also needed. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the MARC Building Fund. For more information, please call Kevin Zingler or Regina Ricci at (860) 646-5718.
Time:
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
259 Eastern Blvd Glastonbury, CT
Description:
Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
Z Rink
259 Eastern Blvd Glastonbury,CT
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Time:
4:30pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St
Description:
The Cheney Brothers National Historic District Commission meeting for Aug. 5 is cancelled. Next meeting is Sept. 2.
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!
Location:
Riverside Park Hartford, CT
Description:
This event is free for service members and their immediate family members.
Registration Information:
Kyleen Davis (DSUSA) 301-217-9839
KDavis@dsusa.org
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
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:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
30 Woodside St Manchester, CT
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1:30 PM - 6:30 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:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Contract Pending will give a concert on Friday, August 6th, 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:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
Location:
Riverside Park Hartford, CT
Description:
This event is free for service members and their immediate family members.
Registration Information:
Kyleen Davis (DSUSA) 301-217-9839
KDavis@dsusa.org
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.
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
Location:
Riverside Park Hartford, CT
Description:
This event is free for service members and their immediate family members.
Registration Information:
Kyleen Davis (DSUSA) 301-217-9839
KDavis@dsusa.org
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 to the Homestead is by donations, which are most gratefully accepted.
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:
Modern Riffs will give a concert on Sunday, August 8th, 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:
7:30pm
Location:
Center Memorial Park
Description:
Community Vigil for Remembrance and Healing: Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC Charities) in cooperation with the Town of Manchester invites the community to gather for a Candlelight Vigil in Center Memorial Park, Sunday evening, August 8th , at 7:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The Vigil is held in the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred at the Hartford Distributors in Manchester on August 3rd. Leaders in the Faith Community will guide participants through a time of reflection and remembrance, giving the opportunity to light candles and move forward with hope. For additional information about the Vigil, contact Beth Stafford at MACC (860.647.0440) or Rev. JoAnn Post (860.649.5311).
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Registrars Office, Weiss Center, 479 Main St.
Description:
There is a 12 noon deadline Monday, August 9th to register to vote and change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party in order to vote in the Primary for Federal, State, and Municipal Offices to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 10. This must be done in person at the Registrars Office, Weiss Center, 479 Main St. by 12:00 p.m.
All 10 Polling Places in Manchester will be open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Voters must be enrolled in either the Democratic or Republican Party to vote in the Primary. Cut-off to transfer from one Major party to another Major party was May 10, 2010.
Thursday, August 5th - Last day that Mailed-in Voter Registration cards can be postmarked to register to vote and change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary.
You Must be 18 years old by November 2, 2010 to vote in the Primary. You can obtain Voter Registration Applications by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025, or via the Secretary of the States website. All completed forms should be mailed 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:
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 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.
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Chris Silver, Director of the Office of Neighborhood and Families.
Appears on Manchester Review in August. Silver and Town Director, Matt Peak,
discuss the origins of the Office of Neighborhood and Families and the
upcoming fall classes offered through the Neighborhood Academy.
Peak shares his perspective as a financial advisor on the importance of financial
education for adults and youth. Fall programs such as the Government Academy and Police Academy are described. Watch Manchester Review in August to find out how to register for courses in financial literacy, leadership development, the Government Academy and the Citizens Police Academy. Perhaps it will lead you to involvement in Town politics. Manchester Review is a public affairs program hosted by Jack Peak.
The show airs every Monday night in August at 9PM on Cox Channel 15.
Time:
6:00am
Location:
All 10 Polling Places in Manchester
Description:
The Primary for Federal, State, and Municipal Offices will be held Tuesday, 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. Cut-off to transfer from one Major party to another Major party was May 10, 2010.
Thursday, August 5th - Last day that Mailed-in Voter Registration cards can be postmarked to register to vote and change party enrollment from unaffiliated to a major party to be eligible to vote in the Primary.
Monday, August 9th - Last day to register to vote and 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 by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025, or via the Secretary of the States website. All completed forms should be mailed 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:
6:30pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St.
Description:
A Multi-denominational service will be held on Tues. Aug. 10 at 6:30pm for the victims of the Hartford Distributors shooting, their families, and our community. The Mayor and other Town officials will be in attendance.
North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St.
649-3696
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The regular meeting of the Manchester Board of Directors is CANCELLED this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
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:
6:30pm
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:
Johnny Prytko & the "Good Times Band" will give a concert on Wednesday, August 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:
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
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
125 Ellington Rd. South Windsor, CT
Description:
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your appointment.
DST Output
125 Ellington Rd South Windsor, CT
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Description:
The Economic Development Commission will meet this morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Minutes are availalble online.
Time:
1:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church Manchester
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
North United Methodist Church
300 Parker Street
Manchester Ct 06040
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.
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
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:
Manchester High School Brass Quintet will give a concert on Friday, August 13th, 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:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
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.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
608 East Center Street
Description:
V.F.W Post 2046
Is sponsoring a Ride of Honor and Pig Roast to honor
1st LT. TERRENCE M. McDERMOTT
K.I.A 8/3/69, BINH DINH PROVINCE, REPUBLIC OF
SOUTH VIET NAM
On Saturday August 14th
Assembly time at V.F.W Post 2046, 9:00am.
Riders leave, 10:00am.
Riders return to Post 2046 at 12:00pm.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Non-riders $12.00
Rider $20.00
Passenger, plus $5.00
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
COLORS ARE OK-LEAVE ATTITUDES AT THE DOOR!!
TO SHOW RESPECT FOR A FALLEN HERO
Manchester V.F.W on Center Street.
It is not necessary to attend the Funeral Memorial. Just show up for the Pig Roast.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
Buckland Cemetery 1210 Tolland Tpke Manchester,CT
Description:
Saturday, August 14, 1:00 p.m.
The Connecticut Gravestone Network (CGN) and the Manchester Historical Society are sponsoring this one-hour stroll to see some of the ancient stones in the third oldest cemetery in Manchester.
Participants should drive into the cemetery toward the left back and park carefully one-way along the narrow road.
The cemetery is on Tolland Turnpike, west of Manchester Honda (which is on the corner of Adams Street and Tolland Turnpike).
The walk will take place rain or shine, so please bring an umbrella if needed. Historic graves
include those of John Olds, a Revolutionary War veteran; E.E. Hilliard,founder of Hilliard Mills; and Aaron Buckland, a member of the family for whom Buckland is named – some members of the Buckland family were stone-carvers,famous throughout the region. Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, Susan Barlow, and John Spaulding will lead the walk.
Cost is $3 for non-members, $1 for members of the CGN and Manchester Historical Society, free for children under 16.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 860-647-9983.
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
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road
Description:
As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
Time:
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Manchester Community College ( 60 Bidwell Street)
Description:
Summit Studios Performing Arts Center Presents Gulf Aid.
An all day music festival to benefit our feathered friends on the Gulf Coast. Sunday, August 15th from 1-5pm at the Manchester Bicentennial Band shell at Manchester Community College. The afternoon will feature both amateur and professional performers of all ages including Shadows Cross,Stealing Jupiter, Columbia Fields, Addison Station and more culminating in a group performance of Michael Jackson’s Earth Song.
Master of Ceremonies will be Channel 3’s Len Besthoff.
The Admission is a bottle of Dawn dish washing liquid, Pepto Bismol or unflavored Pedialyte. Monetary donations are also welcomed and proceeds will go to the Save Our Seabirds Organization. http://www.saveourseabirds.org
For more information call 860-645-1502 or visit the studio at 421 Main St, Manchester.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
The Mountaintops of PA, a German Band will give a concert on Sunday, August 15th, 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 - 8:00pm
Location:
BRITISH AMERICAN CLUB 73 MAPLE ST MANCHESTER, CT
Description:
Fall Ball in person sign ups will take place Monday, August 16 at the British American Club from 6PM - 8PM. This will be the only in person sign up being held. Please print and fill out the registration form to bring in at the time of registration.This will expedite the sign up process. Cash or Check will be accepted.If you choose not to attend in person to sign up you can download the Fall Ball registration form, print and mail it in.The only payment being accepted via mail is a check which needs to be payable to Manchester Little League
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library 586 Main Street Howroyd Room
Description:
Book Discussion for Adults
Manchester Public Library
Monday, August 16, 2010
7:00pm
The Manchester Public Library Adult Book Group will be discussing "The Winter of Our Discontent" by John Steinbeck. Ethan Hawley is a dissatisfied clerk in a store his family used to own who schemes to get back on top no matter the financial or moral costs.
The 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:
9:00pm
Description:
Chris Silver, Director of the Office of Neighborhood and Families. Appears on Manchester Review in August. Silver and Town Director, Matt Peak, discuss the origins of the Office of Neighborhood and Families and the upcoming fall classes offered through the Neighborhood Academy.
Peak shares his perspective as a financial advisor on the importance of financial education for adults and youth. Fall programs such as the Government Academy and Police Academy are described. Watch Manchester Review in August to find out how to register for courses in financial literacy, leadership development, the Government Academy and the Citizens Police Academy. Perhaps it will lead you to involvement in Town politics. Manchester Review is a public affairs program hosted by Jack Peak.
The show airs every Monday night in August at 9 PM on Cox Channel 15.
Location:
Rocco's 55 Center Street
Description:
Make Your Mark!
MARC, Inc. of Manchester is pleased to announce that Rocco’s, an Italian restaurant located at 55 East Center Street in Manchester, will donate 10% of lunch, dinner and take out food sales to MARC, Inc. on Tuesday, August 17th.
Can’t make it on the 17th – you can still make a difference. For every 100 MARC
supporters who become fans of Rocco’s on Facebook, Rocco’s will donate an extra $100 to MARC, Inc.
A menu for Rocco’s can be viewed by visiting MARC’s website at www.marcct.org or Rocco’s website www.eatatroccos.com.
All money raised will be used to help people with disabilities live, work and enjoy
their community.
About Roccos’:
Opened in early 2007, Rocco’s is one of Manchester’s newest independently owned & operated restaurants.
Rocco’s features classic Italian fare, pizzas and grinders all made with the freshest, quality ingredients. A broad menu and comfortably casual atmosphere make Rocco’s perfect no matter what the occasion.
The full menu is also available for take-out. The Rocco team is committed to supporting the community we serve and
to this end, is proud to support MARC, Inc. of Manchester and the services it provides.
About MARC, Inc. of Manchester:
Founded in 1952, MARC, Inc. of Manchester, Connecticut is a not-for–profit agency that supports over two
hundred-fifty people with disabilities and their families in Manchester and surrounding towns.
MARC, Inc. is dedicated to advocacy on the local, state and national level. We deliver diverse services to
ensure that all people have the opportunity to enjoy their community according to their individual choices.
MARC, Inc. is located at 352 R West Middle Turnpike in Manchester, CT.
Description:
MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
MOBILE REGISTRATION
Please contact Bennet Academy (860-647-3571), Illing Middle School (860-647-3400), &
Manchester High School (860-647-3521) directly for their registration information.
Register for any elementary school at the Mobile Registration RV
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – Washington School, 94 Cedar Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – Robertson School, 65 North School Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Thursday, August 19, 2010 – Verplanck School, 126 Olcott Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 – Waddell School, 163 Broad Street from 9:00 – 12:00
Kindergarten students registered at the RV have the chance
to be chosen to ride to school on the first day in a FIRE TRUCK!
Call Sharon Kozey for more information at 860-647-5269
Time:
9:30am - 10:15am
Location:
Queens Court Parking Lot in Squire Village
Description:
Mobile Foodshare 2010
Manchester/Bolton
Tuesdays
9:30am – 10:15am
August 17- Queens Court parking lot in Squire Village
(off Spencer St.)
August 31 - Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
(Across from St. Bridget’s Church)
September 14 - Municipal parking lot on Birch St.
(behind the Elks Club)
September 28 – Bolton Methodist Church (1041 Boston Tpke.
[Rte. 44],) Bolton
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
Description:
MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
MOBILE REGISTRATION
Please contact Bennet Academy (860-647-3571), Illing Middle School (860-647-3400), &
Manchester High School (860-647-3521) directly for their registration information.
Register for any elementary school at the Mobile Registration RV
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – Washington School, 94 Cedar Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – Robertson School, 65 North School Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Thursday, August 19, 2010 – Verplanck School, 126 Olcott Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 – Waddell School, 163 Broad Street from 9:00 – 12:00
Kindergarten students registered at the RV have the chance
to be chosen to ride to school on the first day in a FIRE TRUCK!
Call Sharon Kozey for more information at 860-647-5269
Time:
10:00am
Location:
5 Glen Road Manchester
Description:
TOWN OF MANCHESTER
NOTICE
PUBLIC AUCTION
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, August 18, 2010 @ 10:00 a.m.
Time:
1:40pm - 6:45pm
Location:
ST Christopher Church 538 Brewer Street East Hartford
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
St Christopher Church
538 Brewer Street
East Hartford
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 Little Big Band will give a concert on Wednesday, August 18th, 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 people to the Manchester Band Shell. Wednesday August 18th featuring The Little Big Band (standards, swing, jazz, and big band).
Rain Location: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium (Park in Lot C).
FREE ADMISSION! Concerts are from 7-9 p.m. at Manchester Community College.
Reservations are on first-come first-served basis.
Bring lawn chairs, water & snacks (food & drink not available at concert)
TO RESERVE A RIDE OR INFORMATION CALL 860-870-7940
FROM 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
Description:
MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
MOBILE REGISTRATION
Please contact Bennet Academy (860-647-3571), Illing Middle School (860-647-3400), &
Manchester High School (860-647-3521) directly for their registration information.
Register for any elementary school at the Mobile Registration RV
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – Washington School, 94 Cedar Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – Robertson School, 65 North School Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Thursday, August 19, 2010 – Verplanck School, 126 Olcott Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 – Waddell School, 163 Broad Street from 9:00 – 12:00
Kindergarten students registered at the RV have the chance
to be chosen to ride to school on the first day in a FIRE TRUCK!
Call Sharon Kozey for more information at 860-647-5269
Description:
The Board of the MLCT will not meet during July & August 2010. The next meeting will be Sept. 16.
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:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Evergreen Walk South Windsor
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/)
The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
Evergreen Way South Windsor
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:
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
Description:
MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
MOBILE REGISTRATION
Please contact Bennet Academy (860-647-3571), Illing Middle School (860-647-3400), &
Manchester High School (860-647-3521) directly for their registration information.
Register for any elementary school at the Mobile Registration RV
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 – Washington School, 94 Cedar Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – Robertson School, 65 North School Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Thursday, August 19, 2010 – Verplanck School, 126 Olcott Street from 12:00 – 4:00
Friday, August 20, 2010 – Waddell School, 163 Broad Street from 9:00 – 12:00
Kindergarten students registered at the RV have the chance
to be chosen to ride to school on the first day in a FIRE TRUCK!
Call Sharon Kozey for more information at 860-647-5269
Time:
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
336 North Main St Buckland, CT
Description:
Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
Sanford & Hawley, Inc.
336 North Main St
Buckland, CT 06040
1:00 PM - 6:00 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:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on MCC Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384.
Description:
Sphinx Shriners Band will give a concert on Friday, August 20th, 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 - 8:30pm
Location:
177 Hartford Road Manchester, CT
Description:
ZUMBA, the hot new way to exercise is going to shake up Cheney Hall on Friday, August 20th, when certified Zumba instructors give a 1 and ½ hour lesson to help raise money for Little Theatre of Manchester, and MACC Charities!
Barbara Titus, certified instructor and a team of instructors will bring Latin rhythms on the great Hall floor, and the event is open to anyone! Entry is $25 per person, and additional fundraisers will be in the running for special prizes from Little Theatre of Manchester and Samadhi Yoga Studio, also located in Manchester. Each entrant is encouraged to bring a towel, comfortable clothing and a bottle of water, and will be required to sign a waiver. Those under 18 must have a parents signature.
The Zumba instruction will begin at 7 p.m. and the hall will open at 6:30 p.m. for warm up time. All participants will receive a Zumba bracelet to remind them of the great workout they’re going to get!
The two non-profit organizations have worked together in the past, LTM has provided theater tickets to Manchester Area Conference of Churches clients, but this time, they will fundraise together for their very different missions. “We may have very different focus, but truly all good works in a community serve for the betterment of the citizens – whether sheltering and feeding, or entertaining and feeding the soul,” said Joyce Hodgson, Executive Director of Little Theatre of Manchester, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and next.
For information and to register for this fun night, call the Little Theatre of Manchester box office at 860-647-9824.
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 - 10:00am
Location:
Northwest Park
Description:
Manchester Police Activities League ( Manchester PAL) announces the: 2010 Silk City Charity Baseball Tournament at NORTHWEST PARK, August 21 & 22 from 8:30 am to 10:00pm ( both days).
Tournament play to feature ADULT baseball teams from Manchester and other CT towns. Bringing the best local adult amateur baseball BACK to Manchester, CT!!!Manchester Silk City Print Shoppe Team / PAL TEAM Manchester Police Team Manchester All-Star team ( Featuring starters and all-stars from Manchester High, Cheney Tech, etc.)Enfield River RatsHousatonic League Outlaws. All proceeds to benefit youth in Manchester through the efforts of PAL! $5.00 donation per car requested.
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:
8:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Northwest Park
Description:
Manchester Police Activities League (Manchester PAL) announces the 2010 Silk City Charity Baseball Tournament at NORTHWEST PARK, August 21 & 22 from 8:30 am to 10:00pm (both days).
Tournament play to feature ADULT baseball teams from Manchester and other CT towns. Bringing the best local adult amateur baseball BACK to Manchester, CT!!!
Manchester Silk City Print Shoppe Team / PAL TEAM
Manchester Police Team
Manchester All-Star team ( Featuring starters and all-stars from Manchester High, Cheney Tech, etc.)
Enfield River Rats
Housatonic League Outlaws.
All proceeds to benefit youth in Manchester through the efforts of PAL! $5.00 donation per car requested.
Time:
8:00pm
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
Location:
Manchester Town Hall 41 Center Street
Description:
Manchester Art Association
Photography only contest
September 1 - 30
Manchester Town Hall
Black and White Photography only
open to MAA members and the public!
Deadline to enter the contest is August 23rd 2010.
Complete details available online
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Glastonbury Wellness Center, 628 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury
Description:
There will be a blood drive at the Glastonbury Wellness Center, 628 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, on Mon., Aug. 23, 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
Time:
1:10pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Manchester Country Club 305 Main Street
Description:
(Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ )
Manchester Country Club
305 south Mani Street
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:
9:00pm
Description:
Chris Silver, Director of the Office of Neighborhood and Families. Appears on Manchester Review in August. Silver and Town Director, Matt Peak, discuss the origins of the Office of Neighborhood and Families and the
upcoming fall classes offered through the Neighborhood Academy.
Peak shares his perspective as a financial advisor on the importance of financial
education for adults and youth. Fall programs such as the Government Academy and Police Academy are described. Watch Manchester Review in August to find out how to register for courses in financial literacy, leadership development, the Government Academy and the Citizens Police Academy. Perhaps it will lead you to involvement in Town politics. Manchester Review is a public affairs program hosted by Jack Peak.
The show airs every Monday night in August at 9 PM on Cox Channel 15.
Location:
623 Main Street
Description:
Get a great meal and benefit MACC Too!!!!!
Eat at Catsup $ Mustard on Tuesday August 24th. Locate at 623 Main Street Manchester,CT and 15% goes to MACC.
For More information contact Catsup & Mustard at 432-7755.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Manchester Room, Town Hall, 41 Center St.
Description:
The Board of Directors Policy Briefing meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Manchester Room, Second Floor, Town Hall, 41 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040 has been cancelled.
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:
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:
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:
494 Main Street Manchester, CT
Description:
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting on August 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center hearing room, 494 Main St to discuss the following item:
Kinetic Hope LLC- application # 2454. request a variance to Article II Section 16.15.02 (k)3 to permit a health & recreation club within 200ft of a residential zone at 52 Main St, Industrial Zone.
Time:
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
120 Slater St. Manchester, CT
Description:
Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment
Best Buy
120 Slater St
Manchester, CT
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Time:
1:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
300 Parker St. Manchester, CT
Description:
Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule your appointment
North United Methodist Church
300 Parker St
Manchester, CT
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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:
4:00pm
Location:
St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester
Description:
There will be a Tag Sale at St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester on Thursday., Aug 26, and Friday, Aug. 27 from 4:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Admission is $3.00 on Thursday and for the first hour on Friday with proceeds supporting the Youth Ministry. For additional information call Janice at 860 649-8369 or e-mail jdab8@aol.com.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
The Manchester Elk Lodge, 30 Bissell St.
Description:
The Manchester Elks Lodge is hosting a fundraiser dinner to benefit the families of the victims of Hartford Distributors Inc. on Thursday, August 26 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Lodge at 30 Bissell St., Manchester. Tickets are $12.00.
For anyone wishing to make a monetary donation, Please make check payable to:
The Manchester Elk Lodge #1893
P.O. Box 114
Manchester, CT. 06045
For more information, please call (860) 646-9262.
Your donation is tax deductable and so very appreciated.
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:
6:30pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St.
Description:
The Grand Finale of the Summer Reading Program on August 26 at 6:30 p.m., Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., will feature an Egyptian-themed program. There will be games, a moon bounce, music, face painting and even some surprises! Make sure you come to see if you won one of the Grand Prizes! Everyone is welcome and everything is FREE! For more information call 860-645-0577 or visit http://library.townofmanchester.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:
4:00pm
Location:
St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester
Description:
There will be a Tag Sale at St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester on Thursday, Aug. 26, and Friday, Aug. 27 from 4:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Admission is $3.00 on Thursday and for the first hour on Friday with proceeds supporting the Youth Ministry. For additional information call Janice at 860 649-8369 or e-mail jdab8@aol.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:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Manchester Fire Dept.8th Utilities District. parking lot on the corner of Main and Hilliard Street.
Description:
Manchester Fire Dept.8th Utilities District.
2010 Annual Peach Festival The Manchester Fire Department 8th Utilities District is proud to announce their 61st Annual Peach Festival on Friday, August 27th.
The Festival has been continuously held since 1949, Rain or Shine. The event typically draws over 3,000 hungry community members. The proceeds for this event are used to support the mission of the 8th Utilities Fire Department. The Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary organizes the event in conjunction with the Fire Department Members.
The event would not be possible without the community involvement in the annual tradition of the peach peeling, which marks the beginning of this event. Your $4.00 Peach Festival ticket provides you with a delicious bowl of mouth-watering peach shortcake, admission to the event, and the opportunity to win one of several door prizes.
The Peach Festival will begin promptly at 6pm and conclude at 8:30pm. Location is the district parking lot on the corner of Main and Hilliard Street. The Festival typically marks the end of the summer season with a last opportunity for the community to get together before the fall chill arrives.
The annual event takes about 6 months of planning to coordinate and has a perfect record for taking place. We would be remiss in not acknowledging the many local businesses who support our community by donating door prizes.You may ask why peaches? Well, back when the event was originally being organized, many other local communities featured Strawberry Shortcake fundraisers. Manchester was leading the way in celebrating a delicious local treat, all while supporting a great cause which benefits the community.
No need to wait to the day of the event to purchase your ticket! Tickets are on sale now at the Fire Headquarters located at 138 Main Street or call 643-7373. You can also purchase tickets at the door. Those taking the tasty treats home should bring wraps or covers and boxes to transport them safely.
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:
St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester
Description:
There will be a Tag Sale at St. Bridget's Church, 80 Main St. Manchester on Thurs., Aug 26, and Friday, Aug. 27 from 4:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Admission is $3.00 on Thursday, and for the first hour on Friday. There is no admission fee on Saturday. Proceeds will support the Youth Ministry. For additional information call Janice at 860 649-8369 or e-mail jdab8@aol.com.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Fish Family Farm Bolton
Description:
FARM DAY SATURDAY 8/28 from 10-5pm
Put it on your calendar if it is not already there. Farm Day is an end-of-summer tradition that you will not want to miss!
Admission includes live bluegrass music, farm animals, hay rides, bounce houses, face painting, games, and of course…lots of great ice cream. Admission is $5.00 for museum members and $6.00 for non-members.
The farm is easy to find. Just follow I-384 East to exit 5 (Route 85). Turn right onto Bolton Center Road (Route 85) and continue for a 1/2 mile. The Fish Family Farm is on the left.
Don Fish, also owner of D.W. Fish Realty, donates the use of his family’s dairy farm and provides all of the farm fresh ice cream as part of this annual fundraiser for the Lutz Children’s Museum. The museum is a non-profit organization that provides fun and educational programs for young children.
Please call 860-643-0949 with any questions about Farm Day or the Lutz Children’s Museum.
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Road
Description:
Tom Rush, the perennial folk favorite at any venue, but particularly at Cheney Hall, will perform in concert on Saturday, August 28th. The 8 p.m. concert will feature many items from his last CD, “What I Know” which was given the “Album of the Year” award by the International Folk Alliance.
Tickets to the concert for Rush who was just named one of Boston’s “25 Greatest Pop Music Acts Ever” are $30 VIP and $25 general seating.
Cheney Hall is home to Folk’on Fridays, a summer open-mic performance event that starts in June and has its last evening on September 10. The Hall has hosted many folk legends including Richie Havens, Janis Ian, Kenny Rankin, Will Kimbrough, John McEuen and Dave Mallett.
Tickets are available through the box office at 860-647-9824. Cheney Hall is located at 177 Hartford Road, Manchester.
Time:
11:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
120 Cooper St Manchester, CT
Description:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Cooper St. Manchester, CT.Presents The Back To School Carnival on August 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FREE for all, face painting, lunch, games, balloons, crafts, story time, and much more.
For more information call 643-1638 or 649-4243
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:
9:00pm
Description:
Chris Silver, Director of the Office of Neighborhood and Families.
Appears on Manchester Review in August. Silver and Town Director, Matt Peak,
discuss the origins of the Office of Neighborhood and Families and the
upcoming fall classes offered through the Neighborhood Academy.
Peak shares his perspective as a financial advisor on the importance of financial
education for adults and youth. Fall programs such as the Government Academy and Police Academy are described. Watch Manchester Review in August to find out how to register for courses in financial literacy, leadership development, the Government Academy and the Citizens Police Academy. Perhaps it will lead you to involvement in Town politics. Manchester Review is a public affairs program hosted by Jack Peak.
The show airs every Monday night in August at 9 PM on Cox Channel 15.
Location:
550 East Middle Tpke
Description:
Get a great meal and benefit MACC Too!!!!
Eat at Pastrami on Wry's on Tuesday August 31st. Locate at 550 East Middle Tkpe. Manchester, CT and 15% goes to MACC.
For more information call Pastrami on Wry's at 432-4389.
Time:
9:30am - 10:15am
Location:
Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
Description:
Mobile Foodshare 2010
Manchester/Bolton
Tuesdays
9:30am – 10:15am
August 31 - Parking Lot at the Corner of Main and William St.
(Across from St. Bridget's Church)
September 14 - Municipal parking lot on Birch St.
(behind the Elks Club)
September 28 – Bolton Methodist Church (1041 Boston Tpke.
[Rte. 44],) Bolton
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:
1:30pm
Location:
East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford
Description:
There will be a blood drive at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford on Tues., Aug. 31, 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Time:
5:30pm
Location:
479 Main Street Manchester, CT
Description:
The Manchester Registrars of Voters will conduct an audit of the August 10, 2010 Democratic and Republican primaries. The audit will take place on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Weiss Center Building, 479 Main Street Manchester, CT beginning at 5:30 p.m.
For more information call the Registrars of Voters at 860-647-3025
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