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.
