Manchester High School Girls Volleyball will hold a Mum Sale - Fundraiser on Sunday October 4, 9am -4pm or until we sell out! on the front lawn of MHS (on Middle Turnpike East).
If you buy mums in the fall, please purchase them from us! Decorate your house, apartment, condo or classroom and help support the MHS Girls Volleyball Team!
Each plant is $6 OR 3 for $15
Spread the word! Hope to see you there!
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
First Congregational Church, 837 Main St., East Hartford
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today at the First Congregational Church, 837 Main St., East Hartford, 1:30 - 6:15 pm.
To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
Time:
1:30pm
Location:
First Congregational Church, 695 Hartford Tpke., Vernon/Rockville
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today at the First Congregational Church, 695 Hartford Tpke., Vernon/Rockville, 1:30 - 6:15 pm.
To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Rockville General Hospital
Description:
Orthopedic surgeon Kenneth Alleyne, MD. will talk ao the topic of Oh My Aching Knees! on Monday, October 5, 6-7:30 p.m. at Rockville General Hospital. Is knee pain starting to slow you down? Come learn about the latest techniques to keep your knees healthy as well as minimally invasive treatment techniques to help keep them moving.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Howroyd Room of the Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street
Description:
The Manchester Public Library is pleased to present a special FREE, one-hour lecture, The Raven – The Inspiration for one of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous poems, on Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m.in the Howroyd Room of the Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street. Kasha Breau, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from the Connecticut Audubon Society, will share her passion for this majestic bird – its mythology, habitat, and rehabilitation efforts.
No registration is required.
For more information call Reference/Adult Services at 860-645-0821 or go to (http://library.townofmanchester.org).
The Program is made possible by the Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture.
Time:
7:00pm
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:
8:30am
Location:
Ikon 655 Winding Brook Drive Glastonbury
Description:
To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
IKON Glastonbury 8:30am-1:15pm
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:
3:00pm
Location:
Manchester Town Hall Lobby,41 Center Street
Description:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The focus of breast cancer awareness is to spread the message that “early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives”. On October 6, 2009, the annual Nancy K. Pilver Breast Cancer Awareness Wreath Ceremony will take place at the Manchester Town Hall at 3:00 PM. Nancy K. Pilver was a tireless supporter and advocate for breast cancer awareness and research.
The Dedication Ceremony is a show of commitment and support to Manchester residents and their families who have endured the hardships of breast cancer and to offer hope, strength, and encouragement to the many women, men and their families who are affected by breast cancer every day. Mayor Louis A. Spadaccini will issue a Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation. Guest speakers include: Governor M Jodi Rell, Senator Mary Ann Handley and Linda Yankowski, Nancy’s daughter.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester
Description:
One regular meeting of the Manchester Board of Directors will be held this month: Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester. Special meetings will be held at such time and places as determined by the Board of Directors.
Agendas and Minutes are posted online.
Time:
8:10am
Location:
Goodwin College 745 Burnside Ave., East Hartford
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today at Goodwin College 745 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, 8:15 am - 5:30 pm.
To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
Time:
2:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
MCC Band Shell
Description:
The MCC Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday, beginning July 1
and continue through October 21.
The Farmers' Market features various
fresh and organic items, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, a variety
of plants, beeswax candles, soaps, honey, goat's milk, goat's cheese and
a live performance from C-Minus.
Time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: The MCC Band Shell
Free and open to the public
For more information, email apaterna@mcc.commnet.edu
Time:
3:30pm
Location:
Waddell Elementary School
Description:
Waddell Elementary School's PTA After School
Enrichment program begins Wed., Oct. 7 3:30-4:30. The PTA is seeking volunteers for five classes once per week, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 October 7 - November 4. Consider sharing your time and talent with Waddell students in a group setting after school. To learn more contact waddellpta@gmail.com or visit www.waddellpta.qlubb.com.
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street, Manchester
Description:
The Nurturing Families Network at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) will run a free 10-week Dads’ Group at the South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street, Manchester, on Wednesday nights from 5 to 7:30 p.m. beginning October 7.
The importance of dad's role within the family unit is so often underestimated. Come and learn why you are so important to your children. A light dinner will be served. Childcare is available. If you would like more information about the program or wish to register, please call 860.646.1222, Ext. 2457.
Time:
5:30pm
Location:
Lutz Children’s Museum
Description:
CLASS ENROLLMENT IS FULL: The Oct. 7 workshop designed especially for Parents of Preschoolers at the Lutz Children’s Museum is full. There are still openings in the Dec. 2 class.
Dinner is at 5:30—6:00 pm with the Workshop from 6:00—7:30. The program on October 7 is Beyond Praise and Punishment: Effective Discipline with Young Children by Ruth Ettenberg Freeman, LCSW. Over the past 20 years, Ruth has used her insight and knowledge to teach positive parenting skills to hundreds of parents from all walks of life. This program will provide skills and approaches for effective discipline techniques. Participants will learn how to respond to misbehavior
without hurting children's self-worth or parent-child relationships.
All programs are FREE and childcare is available during the workshop. To register for one or all programs, please call Sharon Kozey at 647-5269 or email skozey@ci.manchester.ct.us Registration is open to Manchester residents only until one week prior to the event.Please provide your name and the number of children and adults attending.
Location:
Historic Downtown Manchester CT
Description:
The Silk
City Flick Fest is an independent endeavor designed to
showcase the best in independent and student films. Beginning
Oct. 8 with an opening gala, the SCFF will include special
screenings, panel discussions and live demonstrations
throughout a four-day weekend of community involvement and
family fun. 10 percent of all proceeds from the Flick Fest will
be donated directly to MARC, Inc.
For additional information about, to submit your film or to
become a sponsor, please visit us online, or call us at 860-646-
6400. Full details available online.
Tickets can now be purchased online at: http://www.silkcityflickfest.com/sales.cfm
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Manchester Economic Development Commission meeting for Oct. 8 has been cancelled. Next regularly scheduled meeting is Nov. 12 at 8am in the Lincoln Center Directors Room.
Minutes are posted online.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
Crestfield Rehabilitation Center and Fenwood Manor, 565 Vernon St. Manchester
Description:
Crestfield Rehabilitation Center and Fenwood Manor
will sponsor a Community Health Fair on Thursday Oct. 8th, 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm at 565 Vernon St. Manchester. The Fair will feature:
• Free Health Screenings - Cholesterol, Glucose,
Blood Pressure, and Balance Testing
• Flu Vaccines provided by VNA HealthCare
Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance accepted
• Free Seminar - 4:00 pm “Knowledge is Power”-
Breast Cancer Awareness provided by
New England Home Care
• Free Chair Massages provided by Prossage
• Cake Cutting Ceremony by Mayor Louis Spadaccini
at 1:15pm
• Children’s corner
• Appetizers refreshments provided
. Free Raffle Prizes
Please call Kelly with any questions at (860) 643-5151,
Or email KRametta@ManchesterCrestfield.com
Time:
1:30pm
Location:
ST James Church 896 Main ST Manchester
Description:
To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
St. James Church 1:30pm-6:45pm
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 647-3044
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Court House Plus, Vernon
Description:
Registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Nina Milone, RD, CD-N, CDE. will speak on
Diabetes – Overview, Prevention & Treatment on Thurs., Oct. 8, 6-7 p.m. at Court House Plus, Vernon. Learn ways to prevent the onset of diabetes and ways to manage the complications after diagnosis.
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
Waddell Elementary School PTA Meeting will be held on Thurs., Oct. 8, 6:00 pm in the library at Waddell, 163 Broad Street. Special guest speakers this month include representatives from Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts! Learn about the great opportunities for your children. Free refreshments and child care. For more information email waddellpta@gmail.com or visit www.waddellpta.qlubb.com.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Town Hall 41 Center Street Law Library
Description:
Arts Commission meetings in the Law Library, 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.
No July or August meeting.
Agendas and Minutes are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Time:
6:30pm-9:30pm
Description:
Please note: this class has reached maximum enrollment!
The Manchester C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members.
What is CERT? It’s a team of over 100 individual citizens trained to help the Town in case of an emergecncy when all other responders are either tied up or unable to respond. The team is comprised of 5 major sub teams, Communications Team (ham radio operators), Shelter Management Team (operates the emergency shelters in Town), the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Support Team, the Search and Rescue Team (goes out on Case Mountain to help find lost or hurt persons on Case Mountain) and Fire/Police, who assist the Police and Fire departments at accident scenes and other emergency scenes by controlling traffic and making the area safe for the responders to operate. Also, the team learns how to take care of their family and neighbors during a weather related emergency.
What do I have to do to become a team member? It’s easy: just register for the training class. The class goes for 8 Thursday nights from 6:30 PM to about 9:30 each night, beginning on September 3.
If you are interested in taking the class or want more information, please contact Donald Janelle (team coordinator) at 860-647-5259 anytime during business hours. If no one answers, please leave a message and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lutz Museum 247 South Main Street
Description:
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Lutz Museum.
For more information call: 643-5388
Location:
Historic Downtown Manchester CT
Description:
The Silk
City Flick Fest is an independent endeavor designed to
showcase the best in independent and student films. Beginning
Oct. 8 with an opening gala, the SCFF will include special
screenings, panel discussions and live demonstrations
throughout a four-day weekend of community involvement and
family fun. 10 percent of all proceeds from the Flick Fest will
be donated directly to MARC, Inc.
For additional information about, to submit your film or to
become a sponsor, please visit us online, or call us at 860-646-
6400. Full details available online.
Tickets can now be purchased online at: http://www.silkcityflickfest.com/sales.cfm
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
American Legion Post 102, 20 American Legion Drive
Description:
Don't forget our ongoing event, Fish Night, held every Friday from 5:00 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.
Location:
Historic Downtown Manchester CT
Description:
The Silk
City Flick Fest is an independent endeavor designed to
showcase the best in independent and student films. Beginning
Oct. 8 with an opening gala, the SCFF will include special
screenings, panel discussions and live demonstrations
throughout a four-day weekend of community involvement and
family fun. 10 percent of all proceeds from the Flick Fest will
be donated directly to MARC, Inc.
For additional information about, to submit your film or to
become a sponsor, please visit us online, or call us at 860-646-
6400. Full details available online.
Tickets can now be purchased online at: http://www.silkcityflickfest.com/sales.cfm
Description:
Baby Boomers: Kayak Nature Tour At Great Island
A great fall excursion. Connecticut Coastal Kayaking, LLC in conjunction with the Recreation Department will provide a three hour/four mile kayaking excursion at Great Island. Explore the salt marsh, islands and the river ecosystem with a certified kayak instructor and environmental interpreter. No previous experience is required and all equipment is provided. We will convoy or car-pool to location from Community Y Recreation Center, 78 North Main Street at 10:30 a.m. Tour is 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Confirmation of departure time and directions will be mailed to all those registered.
Ages: 41 and older
Meets: Sat, 10/10
Fee: $80/$85. (nr) per person
For more information call Recreation Supervisor, Karen Gubbins at 647-3210.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Forest St. Parking lot
Description:
There will be a Farmer's Market beginning Sat., July 11 and continuing every Sat. through Oct. 31 at the Forest St. Parking lot from 8:00 am -
12:30 pm.
Time:
9:00am
Description:
The Manchester Recreation Department is sponsoring a Baby Boomer Hiking Club.
Join our six week hiking club and Step Up To Health, meet new friends, get some fresh air and exercise and experience the beautiful trails located right in your own backyard. We will hike a variety of trails located in the Manchester/Vernon/Bolton area. Geared for beginners, but everyone is welcome. All hikes will be one hour long start to finish. Hikes will be conducted on Saturdays beginning October 3 and concluding November 7 from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Fee is $24.00 for residents and $30.00 for non-
residents.
Registration is ongoing at the Center Springs Recreation Department Office, Community “Y” Recreation Center, Mahoney Recreation Center and Town Hall Customer Service Center.
Please contact Karen Dinnie, Recreation Supervisor at 647-3164 for further details.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Laurel Marsh, across from Cheney Tech School
Description:
"Source to Sea"
Connecticut River Watershed Council
The Hockanum River Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday October 10th at 9AM
Laurel Marsh, across from Cheney Technical School.
Bring Canoe or Kayak, Paddle AND personal flotation device, water and snack. We will bring work gloves and trash bags.
Hockanum River Watershed Association
860-402-9908 or email Hikethehockanum@aol.com
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Stanley Jablonski Public Works Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield
Description:
There will be Paper shredding & Electronics recycling on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Enfield, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stanley Jablonski Public Works Complex, 40 Moody Road. Bring your broken, unwanted or obsolete TVs, VCRs, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices to one of these collections and help keep electronics out of the waste stream. Best of all, there is no fee for this service. CRRA is now offering a new service at its residential electronics recycling collections -- paper shredding. Bring your boxes of old papers, canceled checks, bills, records and other materials -- especially those that could enable someone to steal your identity -- to our electronics collections. They'll be safely shredded and recycled, conserving natural resources and protecting your identity. This collection is for residents of Mid-Connecticut Project towns only, which includes Manchester. You can find additional dates, locations and info on the CRRA website www.crra.org
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Center Park
Description:
The Manchester Art Association, Inc is proud to be a part of The Silk City Art -Fest, Sat Oct 10, 2009. Center Park , located in historic downtown Manchester will be place to relax, enjoy the music and take in some fantastic art displays. The art displays will open at 10am, perfect next stop after enjoying some breakfast at one of the many downtown eateries.
This event will run from 10am until 6pm. The rain date will be Saturday October 10th.
The Manchester Art Association has been bringing artists and community together since 1950. Several galleries are located in Manchester helping to bring color, design and conversations to the community.
Several of the members of the MAA members will be showcased throughout the Silk City Flick Fest Film Festival at various locations:
Town Hall - exhibit of Manchester Landmarks and Familiar Places
Cheney Hall - located in the Silk Room - local photographer Christopher Rakoczy
Marc, Inc - located in the parkade off Broad St - various MAA members - celebration of color, light and forms
Hilliard Mills - Hilliard St - Elaine McMahon - amazing one of a kind creations - pressed botanical designs
Manchester Memorial Hospital - various MAA artists fall exhibit - photography, mixed media, acrylic, German paper cuts, etchings
Manchester Community College - Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery
Time:
12:00pm
Location:
MCC Bandshell
Description:
The Silk City Flick Fest is teaming up with Spotlight on Connecticut and www.EntertainmentCT.com to present the Silk City Music Fest.
Part of the four day Flick Fest, the Music Fest is a free event that will feature some of Connecticut’s best original musicians.
On Saturday, October 10, from noon to 6 p.m. local performers will fill the Manchester Community College Bandshell with music.
A great way to bring Connecticut musicians together, the Silk City Music Fest will provide a platform for musicians to showcase their talent in front of an audience filled with filmmakers scouting out music for future films.
Many of the musicians to be featured are winners of the Local Music Spotlight Contest sponsored by www.CTLIVEMusic.com
The Local Music Spotlight Contest highlights three Connecticut musicians each month
and allows site visitors to listen to and vote for their favorites.
As part of the www.EntertainmentCT.com family, www.CTLIVEMusic.com has been working with local musicians for the past five years to increase the exposure of the large amount of great original music right here in Connecticut.
CTLIVEMusic.com will also provide musical entertainment for the Silk City Flick Fest throughout the four-day
weekend at Center Park and other locations.
Rain Date for the Music Fest is October 11.
Up to date info including schedule of music and location info is available at www.SilkCityMusicFest.com
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:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester Country Club 305 South Main Street
Description:
Manchester High School Class of 1969 40th Reunion
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 6:00 to Midnight
Place: Manchester Country Club
305 South Main Street
Manchester
Questions regarding the Class Reunion can be directed to
1969MHS@gmail.com
