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-11:00am
Location:
VFW 608 East Center Stret
Description:
A VFW Breakfast is Schudules for the Second Sunday of every month at 608 East Canter St. in Manchester. A $6.00 donation is requested for an ALL YOU CAN EAT meal which includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and home fries. Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
Location: 608 East Center Street
Time:
12:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Lutz Children's Museum 247 South Main Street
Description:
Lutz Children's Museum - FREE
For: Shelby Mustangs, Shelby Cobras, Ford GT 40s, Panterrs's Sunbeam Tigers, Griffith Sportscars,and other high performance Ford powered cars.
For more information:
Jim Vansicklin 836-6827
Gene Koss 716-2657
Mark Cecere 539-2516
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
138 Main Street
Description:
Manchester Fire Department Open House – All are Welcome to Attend!
The Manchester Fire Department 8th Utilities District is holding an open house on October 11th from 1pm-4pm. The event will be held at Headquarters on 138 Main Street. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be information tables on Fire Prevention, the Fire Marshal’s Office, and Personnel as well as informal tours of the station and equipment. Attendees can practice using fire extinguishers using the Department’s fire secured pit as well as view an extrication demonstration. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Fire Headquarters at (860)643-7373.
Description:
Both the Mary Cheney and Whiton Libraries will be closed on October 12, 2009 for Columbus Day.
Description:
The Town of Manchester offices will be closed on Monday October 12, 2009 for Columbus Day. Trash will be collected on the regular schedule.
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd
Description:
Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin, will be presented as a free play reading at Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall on Tuesday, October 13 as part of the Evenings @ 7 series.
Directed by Tom Goodin, this brilliantly funny play by comedian Steve Martin tells the story of a chance meeting of Picasso with Albert Einstein.
The men are in the 20's, sitting in a bar and on the verge of ideas, theories and events that will shape their worlds.
The cast includes Michael Goodin and Doug Nyback as Einstein and Picasso respectively and some of the people they meet including Jared Towler, Debi
Freund, Albert Geeter, Alyssa Goodin, Katie Goodin, Doug Stoyer and John Goodin.
LTM presents the Evenings @ 7 series as a means of both entertainment and also to vette plays for future mainstage productions at Cheney Hall.
Refreshments will be available, donations will be gladly accepted. For more information, contact, Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT,
860-647-9824. Box Office: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., www.cheneyhall.org
Time:
9:30am-10:15am
Location:
Manchester and Bolton
Description:
Mobile Foodshare 2009
Manchester & Bolton
Tuesdays
9:30am – 10:15am
September 15 - the parking lot across from St. Bridget Church
(80 Main St.)
September 29 - Municipal parking lot on Birch St.
October 13 – United Methodist Church of Bolton
10 41 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 44), Bolton
October 27 – Squire Village – Queens Court parking lot
(off Spencer St.)
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:
Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester
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., 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:
8:00am
Location:
Vernon Manor, 180 Regan Road , Vernon
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today at Vernon Manor, 180 Regan Road , Vernon, 8:00 am - 12:45 pm. To schedule your appointment Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE!
www.bloodct.org ( http://www.bloodct.org/ )
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Sr. Center Library
Description:
The next Sr. Center Newcomer’s meeting open to those 60 and over, will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Sr. Center Library. Members will receive introductions to programs and tour the facility. We ask that you please register with the office ahead of time so we can properly prepare for your visit. 647-3211.
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 continues today, Wed., Oct. 14, 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:
5:10pm
Description:
There will be a meeting of the Cheney Hall Foundation today at 5:15 PM at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road.
Note: August meeting may be cancelled due to vacation schedules.
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. 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
. Green Manor 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.
For more information, please contact Officer Stacey L. Forish, Community Relations, 860-645-5568 or forishs@ci.manchester.ct.us.
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.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Housing Authority will have the Board of Commissioners meeting today at 7:00 PM in the administrative office of the Housing Authority, 24 Bluefield Drive.
Minutes are posted online.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Commission for Elderly Services and People with Disabilities will have a meeting today at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike.
Agendas and Minutes are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Meeting today in the Weiss Center Conference Room at 6:30pm.
Minutes are posted online.
Time:
7:30am
Location:
Manchester Town Hall 41 Center Street
Description:
Meetings will be held in the Manchester Room or Law Library of the Town Hall at 7:30 am.
Agendas and minutes are posted on the Planning Dept. website, below.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
Manchester Health
Department
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics
Manchester residents only
October 15: 9:00 - 11:30 am @ Senior Center, 549 E. Middle Tpke.
Medicare Part B, HealthNet, ConnectiCare and Anthem Blue Cross are accepted. MUST bring insurance card with you.
The fee for flu vaccine will be $25.00 and fees may be scaled according to income for Manchester residents. For Information
Call 647-3173
Time:
5:00pm
Location:
History Center, 175 Pine Street
Description:
The Manchester Historical Society is holding a Book and Tag Sale on Friday, October 16, from 9 to 6; Saturday, October 17, from 9 to 4 at the History Center, 175 Pine Street, corner of Forest St. PREVIEW with $5 admission fee on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission on Friday and Saturday.
Tag Sale items are needed. Donors may bring donations of good saleable items Monday through Friday from 9 to noon, and Saturdays or other times by appointment by calling Tag Sale manager Terry Parla at 860-643-1823, now through October 12, except holidays. We are seeking books, small furniture, household goods, china, sports items, children’s toys, games, and items both useful and decorative. We also need donations of sturdy card tables and other folding tables for ongoing use at events and meetings. No clothing or computer equipment, please. And remember to come and shop at the sale. Shopping hours are listed on the web site _www.manchesterhistory.org_
(http://www.manchesterhistory.org/)
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:
Rockville General Hospital Board Room
Description:
General surgeon Laureen Forgione-Rubino, MD will present Leg Health — Treatments for Varicose Veins on Thursday, October 15, 6-7:30 p.m. at Rockville General Hospital Board Room. Dr. Rubino will explain the latest techniques to treat varicose veins, including a one-day procedure that will have you on your feet in hours.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Waddell Elementary School
Description:
Waddell Elementary School's Fitness Night will take place Thurs., Oct. 15 from 6 - 8 pm. Join us for fun family exercise, demonstrations and games. Register to win prizes, and spend a great night out with the family. For more information email
waddellpta@gmail.com or visit www.waddellpta.qlubb.com.
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:
Manchester History Center 175 Pine Street
Description:
Manchester Land Conservation Trust
Meetings
The Board of Directors typically meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Manchester History Center in the old Cheney Mill district on the corner of Pine Street and Forest Street at 7pm. The public is always welcome to attend.
June meeting will be on June 11, and there is no meeting held in July or August.
http://www.manchesterlandtrust.org
643-1823
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
The Lodge at Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Drive
Description:
The meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge in Center Springs Paek, 39 Lodge Drive.
There will be no meetings July August and December.
Minutes are posted online.
Location:
Mountain Laurel, 1177 Hebron Ave in Glastonbury
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today from 1:00 until 5:45 PM at Mountain Laurel, 177 Nebron Ave in Glastonbury.
Please Contact the American Red Cross at 1-8-- GIVE LIFE to Schedule an appointment.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
History Center, 175 Pine Street
Description:
The Manchester Historical Society is holding a Book and Tag Sale on Friday, October 16, from 9 to 6; Saturday, October 17, from 9 to 4 at the History Center, 175 Pine Street, corner of Forest St. PREVIEW with $5 admission fee on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission on Friday and Saturday.
Tag Sale items are needed. Donors may bring donations of good saleable items Monday through Friday from 9 to noon, and Saturdays or other times by appointment by calling Tag Sale manager Terry Parla at 860-643-1823, now through October 12, except holidays. We are seeking books, small furniture, household goods, china, sports items, children’s toys, games, and items both useful and decorative. We also need donations of sturdy card tables and other folding tables for ongoing use at events and meetings. No clothing or computer equipment, please. And remember to come and shop at the sale. Shopping hours are listed on the web site _www.manchesterhistory.org_
(http://www.manchesterhistory.org/)
Time:
11:00am
Location:
Lowe Building, Manchester Community College
Description:
Senator Mary Ann Handley presents “The 4th District Senior Health Fair” on Friday, October 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Lowe Building, Manchester Community College. In support of this event, the Manchester Senior Center and the Manchester Health Department will provide transportation from the Manchester Senior Center and Orford Village to MCC.
For information about transportation, please call the Senior Center, 647-3211. For information about the event, please call Joshua Wojcik at Sen. Handley's Office, 240-0441.
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.
Time:
5:30pm
Location:
Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main Street
Description:
Lutz Children's Museum is holding their first ever public reading event for young poets on Friday Oct. 16 at 5:30 PM. Students are
invited to perform original poetry or read a selection by their favorite poet or author. Friends, family, and members of the general public are welcome to attend this free performance. Light refreshments will be served.
Interested performers should contact Laura Diller at (ldiller@lutzmuseum.org) or 860-643-0949 x.12 for additional details or visit the Website http://www.lutzmuseum.org/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Country Club, 305 Main Street
Description:
The 6th Annual Silent and Live Auction benefiting the Community Child Guidance Clinic will take place on Friday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Country Club, 305 Main Street. The Clinic, a non-profit agency, serves fourteen towns in eastern Connecticut providing support to children and their families through a variety of programs such as sexual abuse treatment, family preservation, and divorcing parent classes as well as an autism assessment program.
The Auction, is a major fund raising event for the Clinic. More than 100 items will be offered for bidding including a Blu-ray player, golf foursomes with cart, a collection of fine wines, gift certificates from area restaurants and gift baskets.
Admission is $25 per person and includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, coffee and dessert. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Clinic at 643-2101 or sending a check made out to CCGC, 317 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042.
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:
8:00am
Location:
Manchester Landfill, Olcott St.
Description:
Manchester is the home of a regional center for household hazardous waste collection. This center, built with grant funding from the Department of Environmental Protection, is operated by the Capitol Region East Operating Committee (CREOC) adjacent to the Manchester Landfill on Olcott Street. Residents of Glastonbury, Hebron, Marlborough, Somers, Stafford, and Vernon are also able to use the Center.
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Olcott Street, Manchester (Exit 1 from 384, follow Spencer Street for 0.9 miles. Turn left on Olcott Street. Follow signs to Facility.) The Household Hazardous Waste Center is located adjacent to the Town Landfill.
Bring a DRIVER’S LICENSE, TAX BILL OR CAR REGISTRATION to prove residency. This is your opportunity to safely dispose of oil and lead based paints, stains, acids, automotive fluids, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, chemicals, household cleaning products, and other hazardous materials which may have accumulated at your home, in your basement, or garage. PLEASE LEAVE ALL MATERIALS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
DO NOT BRING latex paint, waste oil, or antifreeze. These are NOT hazardous waste. They can be brought to the Landfill for recycling.
MERCURY THERMOMETER EXCHANGE At each collection mercury medical thermometers will be collected and exchanged for non-mercury digital units (while supplies last). HELP KEEP MERCURY OUT OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND EXCHANGE YOUR MERCURY THERMOMETER!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL- 860-647-3248 or visit the website.
Collection dates for 2009: April 4 & 18, May 16, Sept. 12 & 26, Oct. 17.
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:
History Center, 175 Pine Street
Description:
The Manchester Historical Society is holding a Book and Tag Sale on Friday, October 16, from 9 to 6; Saturday, October 17, from 9 to 4 at the History Center, 175 Pine Street, corner of Forest St. PREVIEW with $5 admission fee on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission on Friday and Saturday.
Tag Sale items are needed. Donors may bring donations of good saleable items Monday through Friday from 9 to noon, and Saturdays or other times by appointment by calling Tag Sale manager Terry Parla at 860-643-1823, now through October 12, except holidays. We are seeking books, small furniture, household goods, china, sports items, children’s toys, games, and items both useful and decorative. We also need donations of sturdy card tables and other folding tables for ongoing use at events and meetings. No clothing or computer equipment, please. And remember to come and shop at the sale. Shopping hours are listed on the web site _www.manchesterhistory.org_
(http://www.manchesterhistory.org/)
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Weiss Center, 479 Main St.
Description:
The Registrar's of Voters Office will be open for
voter registration sessions on Saturday 10/17/09 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m and on Tuesday 10/27/09 from 8 a.m - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27th is the last day to register to be able to vote in the Municipal Election, this must be done in person at the Registrars Office, by 8:00 p.m.
The Registrar is located in the Weiss Center, 479 Main St. and can be reached at 647-3025 or go to http://www.townofmanchester.org/registrar/
Time:
1:00pm-3:00pm
Location:
Old 8th District Firehouse corner of Hilliard & Main St
Description:
DOGTOBERFEST!
Your dog's talents put to the test. Fun and games for every mutt. Win the prize for best kiss or waggle butt. Fido dressed in droughlish best to try & win the costume contest at DOGTOBERFEST!
Sponsored by Manchester Dog Owners Group, Inc Saturday, October 17, 2009 1pm-3pm Old 8th Utilities Firehouse Corner of Main & Hilliard St
Admission: $5 MDOG Members, $7 Non-Members Visit www.MDOGCT.com for more info
