World-Wide Lighthouse Missions, Inc. (WWLM) has been a source of help to local schools and needy families within the community by providing school supplies for over 10 years.
Previous collection efforts have limited the ability to truly provide the impact desired, which is to never have to turn a family away. SO, in an effort to increase exposure, WWLM wants to get the news out that on Sunday, August 5th, there will be a wonderful event called "Cruisin' on Main" - located on Main Street in Manchester, CT.
WWLM's Administrative Offices and Donation Center are both located on Main Street, and WWLM will be holding collections at these two locations (1007 Main Street & 723 Main Street) for Cruisin' on Main attendees to make a difference for the lives of those in need within the community, all while having a great time looking at some amazing automobiles from the olden days!
Come on by and Keep Kids Cruisin' this coming school year!
Time:
8:00am-3:00pm
Location:
WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street
Description:
CRUISIN’ ON MAIN STREET – WORK_SPACE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Cruisin' on Main Street is a celebration of anyone with a love of antique cars. At the event’s peak, there have been 1,000 classic cars on display with 30,000 spectators. Make sure to stop in to WORK_SPACE and take a commemorative photo with a groovy bus.
Sunday, August 5th, 2018 (8 am – 3pm) – Open to the Public
Rain dates are Sunday, August 12th and Sunday, August 19th.
WORK_SPACE, 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 (parking in front and behind building)
Time:
10:00am-3:00pm
Location:
Main St. Manchester, CT
Description:
18TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ ON MAIN STREET
Manchester, CT 18th Annual Cruisin’ on Main Street, Manchester, CT, presented by Taylor Rental Party Plus and Fueled by CITGO – Fueling Good. Fun cruise and show for antique and classic cars, trucks, sports cars and street rods 1987 and prior only. Sunday, August 5, 2018 (rain dates August 12 and August 19). Show car registration opens at 8 AM. Show Car registration/donation $10.00. Show open to the public from 10 AM to 3 PM. Spectator admission free. Sponsor exhibits, food, music, Special Interest Vehicles, entertainment and free Hot Wheels Racing for kids. Dash plaques to first 700 show cars. Sponsor’s Choice Trophies awarded. Profits benefits local charities. For info, visit www.cruisinonmainstreet.org , find us on Facebook or call (860) 647-3085
Time:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Salters Pool, 103 Lydall St., Manchester
Description:
Enjoy an afternoon of swimming and games and lots of fun!
Sponsored by New River Church.
For more information: Text
Time:
2:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd
Description:
MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, a non-stop pop musical blast from the past, featuring your favorite songs from the 50s and 60s.
Written and Created by Roger Bean
Aug. 3 – Aug. 19 / Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 / Sun. at 2:00
Take a trip back to the 1958 Springfield High prom where we meet The Marvelous Wonderettes, four girls with voices as big as their bouffants and personalities as kooky as their crinoline skirts! From prom night to their ten-year reunion the girls perform such classic hits as “It’s My Party, “Mr. Sandman,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “You Don’t Own Me,” “RESPECT,” and many more!
August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m./Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25 General Section/$30 VIP Section
Discounts available for seniors & students
Location:
See Locations and Times
Description:
This fun program includes stories, activities and/or a craft around a special topic each week. This program is for children ages 3-5.
Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Locations and time, Mondays, 2:30pm at Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester; Thursdays, 6:30pm at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester..
Runs June 25th– August 20th, 2018
Location:
See Locations and Times listed below.
Description:
Relax outside with stories and songs! Bring a blanket and lunch or a snack. This program will be held inside if weather is poor. Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Locations: Wednesdays,6:30pm at Whiton Branch Library,100 North Main St., Manchester. Mondays, 11:30am Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., Manchester.
Runs June 25th– August 20th, 2018; Library closed July 4th
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
68 Bidwell St
Description:
Monday August 6: Modern Riffs (swing,jazz,classic rock)
Admission is free, but donations are welcome, as are volunteers.
Rain Site: MCC Auditorium
Park Lot West: Please check the web site or call 860-432-7728 after 5:00pm if the weather looks threatening.
Schedules for the summer concert series are available online.
Location: Band Shell, Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell St. Manchester
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com
Location:
See Locations and Time listed below.
Description:
Caryn Lin Presents Bach 2 Rock: The Science of Sound– August 7th, 3:30pm at Whiton Branch Library & 6:30pm at Mary Cheney Library.
Caryn Lin transforms sound through the use of her five-string electric violin and a myriad of modern technology in this amazing multi-media presentation. Journey from the classical days of Bach to today’s techno-wonders through modern techniques such as looping and sound effects.
Call 860-645-0577 for more info. Locations: Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester, CT 06042; Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Time:
9:00am-9:30am
Location:
48 Spencer St
Description:
The Mobile Food Share will be in the Manchester area on alternate Tuesdays, from 9:00am-9:30am. Come early, this is open to the public.
Bring a sturdy grocery bag!
This program is made possible by FoodShare and Winn Residential - Resident Service Program. For more information call 860-646-1280.
Squire Villiage Square, (1st parking lot off of Imperial Drive #78) 48 Spencer St., Manchester
Time:
9:30am
Location:
Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St,, Manchester
Description:
This program is geared towards children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Bounces, rhymes and stories are included.
Tuesdays,at Cheney.
Runs June 26th– August 21st, 2018.
Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Time:
5:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
153 & 160 Spruce, Manchester
Description:
The East Side Neighborhood Blockwatch & the Manchester Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7,with our annual ice cream social, compliments of Royal Ice Cream, at the former firehouse and at the former elementary. In addition, the police will be conducting a child safety seat check. A cruiser and an armored vehicle will also be on display. We hope to also have a K-9 officer join us for this fun evening. The event is open to all Manchester residents. Plenty of parking is available on site.
National Night Out events are held annually throughout the country on the first Tuesday in August in an effort to bring communities and their local police area representatives together for the common cause of building a sense of community and trust between the residents and the officers. It is also an opportunity to exhibit neighborhood solidarity. Come support our local anti crime efforts and find out how you can become more involved in your community.
The East Side Neighborhood Blockwatch has been in existence for the past thirty years and is made up of concerned citizens wishing to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. The group meets each month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at 153 Spruce Street, the former firehouse. The ice cream social in August takes the place of our monthly meeting. The group also sponsors two neighborhood clean-ups each year and the next clean-up will take place this fall. We also hold a holiday party each December. For further information, call Leslie at (860) 212-6000.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center, Hearing Room, 494 Main Street
Description:
Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Section 1-21, notice is hereby given that the schedule of Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors for year 2018 is as follows:
January 2 and (9th cancelled)
February 6 and 13 (13th cancelled)
March 6 and 13 (13th cancelled)
April 3, 10 and 17 (17th Cancelled)
May 1 and 8 (8th cancelled)
June 5 and 12(12th Cancelled)
July 3 and 10 (3rd Cancelled)
August 7 and 14 (14th Cancelled)
September 4 and 11 (11th chged to Joint BOE & BOD)
October 2 and 9 (9th Cancelled)
November 6 and 13(6th Cancelled)
December 4 and 11
Regular meetings will be held in the Hearing Room at Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut at 7:00 p.m. Agendas are posted online prior to the meeting. Special Meetings will be held at such time and place as determined by the Board of Directors.
Location:
See Locations and Time below.
Description:
See what awesome craft you can make each week! Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm at Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester, CT 06042;
Wednesdays, 2-4pm at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Runs June 27th– August 16th, 2018;
Library closed July 4th!
Location:
See Locations and Times listed below.
Description:
Relax outside with stories and songs! Bring a blanket and lunch or a snack. This program will be held inside if weather is poor. Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Locations: Wednesdays,6:30pm at Whiton Branch Library,100 North Main St., Manchester. Mondays, 11:30am Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St., Manchester.
Runs June 25th– August 20th, 2018; Library closed July 4th
Time:
4:00pm-7:00pm
Location:
153 & 160 Spruce Street, Manchester
Description:
Wednesdays, June 13 – October 17, RAIN OR SHINE!
October 3rd Garden Workshop: Preparing for Spring; Music with Quoron Walker
October 10th Music with Marmo & The Guinea Pigs
October 17th – Final night of the season!
Music with Driving Iris;
“The Art of Food” artist meet and greet;
Harvest Arrangements Demo.
Call (860) 647-3089 for more information.
Shop local and support Connecticut farmers, artists, and artisans. We accept SNAP and Senior/WIC FMNP Benefits. Double your SNAP dollars – spend $10; get $20 worth of CT Grown produce.
Time:
5:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
153 Spruce Street
Description:
Rainbow Connections is a peer based support group for LGBTQ+folks from all walks of life. We welcome you to join us to discuss any issues or stigma you face and to receive support from your peers while also engaging in emotional wellness based activities.
Facilitator: Oz diCampanetti
NAMI Trained Facilitator
Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center
153 Spruce St.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
beginning July 11th, 5-6 PM
Fee: No Cost
Presented by
Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation
Neighborhoods and Families Division
153 Spruce St
Manchester
860-3089
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd., Manchester
Description:
Meetings will be at 6:00 p.m. at Cheney Hall on the second Wednesday of each month.
January 10, 2018
February 14, 2018
March 14, 2018
April 11, 2018
May 9, 2018
June 13, 2018
July 11, 2018*
August 8, 2018*
September 12, 2018
October 10, 2018
November 14, 2018
December 12, 2018
* Meeting may potentially be cancelled.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Whiton Branch Auditorium, 100 North Main Street, Manchester
Description:
The harmonica is a worldwide instrument voicing the music of hundreds of cultures. And one simple reason could be its SIZE. It fits in your pocket like a cell phone. What has intrigued many in the music community is its ability, when played by masters, to encompass all genres of musical style with not just credibility but with critical acclaim, from Classical to Jazz to Near Eastern to Irish to Blues to Country etcetera.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center 549 East Middle Turnpike
Description:
All residents living in the Meadowbrook Area; Waddell Area; Strant Street Area; St. John Area; West Side Area and Bunce Drive Area: Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on East Middle Turnpike.
We welcome new members to join our current members to learn about their respective neighborhoods in town. For more info, contact Officer Hughes, Community Relations, 860-645-5500, or email hughesm@manchesterct.gov
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
60 Bidwell St
Description:
Wednesday August 8: IRISH NIGHT (Jimmy McArdle & Rising Band, St. Patrick's Pipe Band and the Golden School of Irish Dance)
Corned beef sandwiches and snacks available for purchase
Admission is free, but donations are welcome, as are volunteers.
Rain Date: Thursday August 9th
Please check the web site or call 860-432-7728 after 5:00pm if the weather looks threatening.
Schedules for the summer concert series are available online.
Location: Band Shell, Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell St. Manchester
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com
Location:
See Locations and Time below.
Description:
See what awesome craft you can make each week! Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm at Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester, CT 06042;
Wednesdays, 2-4pm at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
Runs June 27th– August 16th, 2018;
Library closed July 4th!
Location:
See Locations and Times
Description:
This fun program includes stories, activities and/or a craft around a special topic each week. This program is for children ages 3-5.
Call 860-645-0577 for more info.
Locations and time, Mondays, 2:30pm at Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester; Thursdays, 6:30pm at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester..
Runs June 25th– August 20th, 2018
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street
Description:
The following is a list of scheduled meetings to be held by the Manchester Economic Development Commission. The meetings will be held in the Directors Room, Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut. All meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m.
February 8, 2018 (Cancelled)
March 8, 2018
April 12, 2018 (Cancelled)
*May 10, 2018 *(Moved to the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1432 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester.)
June 14, 2018
July 12, 2018 (Cancelled)
August 9, 2018
September 13, 2018
October 11, 2018(Cancelled)
November 8, 2018
December 13, 2018
January 10, 2019
Agendas can be found online at:
http://planning1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/boards-and-commissions/economic-development-commission/
The Economic Development Commission approved this schedule on December 14, 2017.
Time:
11:30am
Location:
Manchester Country Club, 305 South Main St
Description:
MARC,Inc. 19th Annual Golf Tournament
All Proceeds to Benefit People with Disabilities
Scramble* Foursome Teams* Soft Spikes Only
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 12:30 p.m.
Manchester Country Club
Thursday, August 9,2018
Registration $175
Registration includes:green fees, cart,luncheon dinner and refreshments
For information please call: Emily Fillion 860-646-5718
Time:
1:30pm-6:30pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker St., Manchester
Description:
Please visit a blood drive today and save a life!
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at the website below.
Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767)
Time:
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Center Park. Grounds next to Mary Cheney Library Main St.
Description:
Free Concert- Headspace
The Beller's Music Summer Concert Series in Center Park on Main Street near Mary Cheney Library winds up the season on August 9 from 6-8 pm with the crowd-pleasing Headspace. You’ll hear some of your favorite tunes as well as some unexpected musical mash-ups of rock hits from the 60s through today. Captivating guitar solos are a highlight of Pete DuBaldo’s fun-loving group. Bring a lawn chair, some friends, and your picnic dinner, or take out from one of Downtown's many restaurants. For information and rain location call Beller's Music 860 649-2036.
Location:
See Locations and Time listed below.
Description:
Toys are provided and parental supervision is required.
Call 860-645-0577 for more information.
Fridays from 10am-3pm at Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St, Manchester
10am-12:00pm at Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell St, Manchester
Description:
Friday August 10: Harbor Moon (Caribbean)
Outside, Weather Permitting
Admission is free, but donations are welcome, as are volunteers.
OUTSIDE Weather Permitting: Please check the web site or call 860-432-7728 after 5:00pm if the weather looks threatening.
Schedules for the summer concert series are available online.
Location: Band Shell, Manchester Community College, 60 Bidwell St. Manchester
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Rd
Description:
MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, a non-stop pop musical blast from the past, featuring your favorite songs from the 50s and 60s.
Written and Created by Roger Bean
Aug. 3 – Aug. 19 / Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 / Sun. at 2:00
Take a trip back to the 1958 Springfield High prom where we meet The Marvelous Wonderettes, four girls with voices as big as their bouffants and personalities as kooky as their crinoline skirts! From prom night to their ten-year reunion the girls perform such classic hits as “It’s My Party, “Mr. Sandman,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “You Don’t Own Me,” “RESPECT,” and many more!
August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m./Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25 General Section/$30 VIP Section
Discounts available for seniors & students
Time:
8:00am-12:30pm
Location:
Corner of Main St. and Forest St.,
Description:
Manchester Farmers Market
July 7th – October 27th every Saturday rain or shine, 8:00am-12:30pm.
Fresh local fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, honey etc. WIC Coupons accepted. Call for more info: 860-643-2207.
Location: Town parking lot at corner of Main St. and Forest St., Manchester
Time:
1:00pm
Location:
Arbors of Hop Brook, 403 West Center Street
Description:
Wit and Wisdom Poetry club is looking for new and established poets. Club meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month! Meetings are held at Arbors of Hop Brook, 403 West Center Street, Manchester CT.
For more information contact Linda Richardson 860-965-6288
Time:
4:00pm-7:00pm
Location:
Charter Oak Park, 56 Charter Oak St., Manchester
Description:
Inflatables, games, craft stations, and snacks for family fun.
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall 177 Hartford Rd
Description:
MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, a non-stop pop musical blast from the past, featuring your favorite songs from the 50s and 60s.
Written and Created by Roger Bean
Aug. 3 – Aug. 19 / Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 / Sun. at 2:00
Take a trip back to the 1958 Springfield High prom where we meet The Marvelous Wonderettes, four girls with voices as big as their bouffants and personalities as kooky as their crinoline skirts! From prom night to their ten-year reunion the girls perform such classic hits as “It’s My Party, “Mr. Sandman,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “You Don’t Own Me,” “RESPECT,” and many more!
August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m./Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25 General Section/$30 VIP Section
Discounts available for seniors & students
