The Colonnade Banquet & Conference Center, 2941 Main Street, Glastonbury
Description:
ECHN’s annual women’s event in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrating a Special You – Breast Cancer Awareness Event will take place on Sunday, October 25, 1 p.m.,at The Colonnade Banquet & Conference Center, 2941 Main Street, Glastonbury. The cost is $25/person. Pre-registration required.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Description:
Orthopedic surgeon Kenneth Alleyne, MD. will present The Shoulder Owner’s Guide on Monday, October 26, 6-7:30 p.m. at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Come learn about techniques to maintain a healthy shoulder for work and play as well as the treatment options to manage common shoulder pain including non-operative and minimally invasive procedures for rotator cuff and ligament injuries.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, 494 Main St.
Description:
The Manchester Board of Education meeting for Oct. 26 has been cancelled.
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, Edgar Allan Poe – His Writing Life, on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Howroyd Room of the Manchester Public Library, 586 Main Street. In the persona of Poe himself, actor Lou Harmon from the Trail of Terror will read from the master's work while providing an intimate glimpse into the life of the writer many consider the founder of the horror and suspense genres. This lecture is in conjunction with the Monthly Adult Book Group. The Adult Book Group is reading "Great Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe".
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
Location:
Bailey Auditorium, Manchester High School.
Description:
The Manchester High School Counseling Department is hosting its annual Financial Aid Night on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM in Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School.
Description:
The Policy Briefing Meeting scheduled for Tues., Oct. 27 at 8:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Heritage Place, 945 Main St., 1st Floor, Room 204
Description:
Have Coffee with the Cops on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 AM. Heritage Place, 945 Main St., 1st Floor, Room 204. Come and chat with our Downtown Sergeant, John Wilson as well as Community Relations Officer, Stacy Forish.
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Weiss Center, 479 Main St.
Description:
The Registrar's of Voters Office will be open for a
voter registration session on Tuesday 10/27/09 from 8 a.m - 8 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/
Tuesday, October 27th - 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.
You Must be 18 years old by Election Day to be able to vote.
You can obtain Voter Registration Applications by contacting the Registrars Office at 647-3025, or via the Secretary of the States website (link on our front page). All completed forms should be mailed to: Registrars of Voters, 479 Main Street, PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191.
Absentee Ballot Applications can obtained from the Town Clerk's office in Town Hall, 647-3037.
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, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street
Description:
A special meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, in the Hearing Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester, to discuss the following:
Agenda Item
1. Public comment regarding one year golf course management agreement.
2. Discuss and act on waiving bid requirement and entering into a one year management agreement for the golf course with the Country Club to end November 2010.
3. Direct subcommittee to develop a process/timeline for public input and the subsequent development of a Request for Proposal for the management of the golf course beginning November, 2010.
Time:
9:00am
Location:
Army Navy Club, 1090 Main St
Description:
Manchester Health
Department
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics
Manchester residents only
October 28: 9:00 - 11:30 am @ Army Navy Club, 1090 Main St.
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:
9:00am
Location:
Manchester Memorial Hospital Pulmonary Lab
Description:
Paulette DeRocco, RRT. will conduct a Lung Health Screening on Wednesday, October 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Manchester Memorial Hospital Pulmonary Lab. A simple, painless lung functioning screening that yields information about lung health. Participants will receive an uninterpreted copy of their results to share with their primary care physician. Appointment required.
Time:
3:30pm
Location:
Waddell Elementary School
Description:
Waddell Elementary School's PTA After School
Enrichment program continues today, Wed., Oct. 28, 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:
7:30pm
Location:
Directors Room of Lincoln Center, 494 Main St
Description:
The Hockanum River Watershed Association will meet today at 7:30 pm in the Directors Room of Lincoln Center, 494 Main St., Manchester.
Location:
Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main St
Description:
Costume Parties This Thursday & Friday at the Lutz Children's Museum.
Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to a costume party complete with seasonal games, crafts, and stories. Preregistration is required. Call now to attend in this popular event!
Lutz Children's Museum
247 South Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-0949
www.lutzmuseum.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:
Manchester Community College
Description:
Art Exhibit: Art/Work
What: Manchester Community College Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery presents “Art/Work”
Who: “Art/Work” will feature work by the graphic design and multimedia faculty at MCC. The exhibit will feature work by Susan Brereton, Rachael Ghani, Laurie Grace, Ed Hogan, Mark Judge, Patricia Nelson, Maura O’Connor, Kathleen Curran-Smits, Haruna Sumani, Richard Thomas and Mike Toti. The exhibit will showcase their creative work in both commercial and artistic practice.
When: An artist’s reception will be held on Thursday, October 29 at 6 p.m.
The exhibition runs October 29 – December 8
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.;
Saturday, 12 noon - 5 p.m.; closed on Sunday
Where: Manchester Community College
Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery
Great Path
Manchester, CT
For more information, contact Maura O’Connor at moconnor@mcc.commnet.edu.
~ This event is free and open to the public ~
Students of any age who possess the desire to pursue higher education are welcome at Manchester Community College. MCC is proud of its academic excellence, new facilities, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition and faculty with both academic and “real world” credentials. The College offers over 60 programs, transfer options, financial aid and scholarships, as well as access to baccalaureate degrees through guaranteed admissions programs with several universities. MCC is situated on a park-like campus and is easily accessible from I-84.
Location:
Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main St
Description:
Costume Parties This Thursday & Friday at the Lutz Children's Museum.
Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to a costume party complete with seasonal games, crafts, and stories. Preregistration is required. Call now to attend in this popular event!
Lutz Children's Museum
247 South Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-0949
www.lutzmuseum.org
Time:
1:30pm
Location:
St James Church 2584 Main St Glastonbury
Description:
There will be a Blood Drive today from 1:30 until 6:15 PM at St. James Church, 2584 Main St in Glastonbury.
Please Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE to schedule an appointment.
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:
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:
Town Hall, 41 Center St
Description:
The Town Clerk's office will be open from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 31st 2009 to anyone needing to vote by Absentee Ballot.
Qualifications for voting by Absentee Ballot are:
*Manchester resident who is currently registered to vote
*unable to vote at polls due to a disability or illness
*Being absent from town Tuesday, November 3, during the hours that polls are open (6:00am to 8:00 pm)
*being an active member og the military service
*Having duties as an election official at a polling place other than your own during the hours that the polls are open
*Having religious tenets that forbid secular activity on the day of the election.
For more information please call the Town Clerks Office at (860)647-3037
Time:
10:30am
Description:
Manchester Dog Owners Group (MDOG) Halloween Hike this Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30am Spring Street Lot. Come hike with your dog; people without dogs welcome too (must like dogs). If you can't make this hike but are interested in future ones E-mail us at mdoghikes@yahoo.com with your full name and E-mail address.
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
No. end Main St. behind Farr’s Sporting Goods, 2 Main St.
Description:
There will be a free Cheney Railroad history walk, Saturday, October 31, 1 p.m. meeting at the
North End of Main Street, behind Farr’s Sporting Goods, 2 Main Street. Hikers will have an easy, but bumpy, walk along the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney Silk Mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles, it was the longest private railroad in the United States. Children are especially welcome, and will receive a vintage Pennsylvania Railroad
patch. We will hike along the one-mile portion owned by the Manchester Land Conservation Trust, and possibly farther south to Center Springs Park, which will take about 1-3/4 hours round trip. Phone hike leader Susan Barlow (860-643-9776) if questions. There are no restrooms along the route. Important to park at the nearby shopping plaza or Eighth Utilities office building. No dogs, please. Extreme weather cancels.
