Visit to see recent updates, including improvements to "The Dormitory," where the Cheney brothers grew up, Electa's room, where Electa Woodbridge Cheney spent her last years,the beginning of "The Women of the Cheney Family" room, and the "Industry and Ingenuity Room" still in progress.
See how a farm family raised nine children in their modest homestead to become world famous artists, inventors, and silk producers of the mid 1800s.
$5 suggested donation.
Questions about the Historical Society may be directed to 860-647-9983. Sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter on our website.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library – 586 Main St, Manchester
Description:
Check ‘Em Out Book Club will meet in person for its May book discussion to discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.
Harlem Shuffle’s ingenious story plays out in a beautifully recreated New York City of the early 1960s. It’s a family saga masquerading as a crime novel, a hilarious morality play, a social novel about race and power, and ultimately a love letter to Harlem.
But mostly, it’s a joy to read, another dazzling novel from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning Colson Whitehead.
Copies of the book are available for check out at both library buildings.
No registration required for this free in-person program. For more information call the library at 860-645-0821 or visit our website.
About Harlem Shuffle, from www.goodreads.com:
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library Howroyd Room 586 Main St.
Description:
Library Board, Manchester Public Library
Meeting Dates, 2022
All meetings are scheduled for 6:30 pm in the
Howroyd Room, Mary Cheney Library building, 586 Main St. Manchester, CT
January 10, 2022
March 14, 2022
May 9, 2022
June 13, 2022
September 12, 2022
November 14, 2022
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center at 494 Main St., Manchester
Description:
Manchester Board Of Education
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. – Virtual or in person option: Lincoln Center at 494 Main St.
Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting, must complete a Request to Speak form by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2qj6RfD49ovEnwfH_4YSFAhaC__SpXLV9rK1Fwxg-hDG90Q/viewform
Community members can submit questions prior to or during a Board of Education meeting by contacting Jim Farrell, the district’s communication director, by email (b11jfarr@mpspride) or Facebook message (via the district Facebook page).
Public access to view meeting live :
http://www.channel16.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1
Live streaming on FaceBook : Link to MPS Pride FaceBook Page https://www.facebook.com/MPS-Pride-Manchester-CT-Public-Schools-1677756609137170
On demand after the meeting: http://www.channel16.org/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1
Agendas are available online: https://www.mpspride.org/Page/62
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Assumption Church Hall, 27 Adams Street South, Manchester
Description:
The garden club will present a program on “Wild Edibles”. Mrs. Barbara Austin, a retired Manchester teacher who completed her career as the Environmental Program Director at the Oak Grove Nature Center, will display her spring discoveries as well as share recipes for teas and dips from the natural bounty. Her six acre property in Willington has been a great foraging source. We will learn that wild edibles are not limited to nuts and berries!
Enter through the back parking lot doors. For more information contact: info@manchestergardenclubs.org
Description:
May 8 – May 14 is National Substance Use Prevention Week
National Prevention Week brings together communities to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention & positive mental health. The Change Collaborative is hosting 3 events:
Tuesday May 10th – The Power of YOU(TH): Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) wants to prepare youth to resist peer pressure & empower them to encourage friends to make the right choices. This event will be held virtually starting at 6:30PM.
Thursday May 12th – Prevention Walk: Join us for our 2nd Annual Prevention Walk. We’ll be walking from the front office of Manchester High School to the Manchester Youth Service Bureau, where there will be music, free food, giveaways, as well as prizes for the first 30 participants. 2:30-3:45PM.
Saturday May 14th – Hidden in Plain Sight: Parents and caregivers can attend an interactive workshop that teaches participants how to start conversations with teens about substance use and how to spot drug paraphernalia and substance misuse. This event is for adults only and will be held at the Youth Service Bureau from 10am-12pm.
For more information contact Samantha Bell at sbell@manchesterct.gov or call (860) 647-5260.
Description:
Board of Director's Regular meeting has been cancelled. Next meeting is scheduled for
June 7, 2022.
Time:
9:00am-9:30am
Location:
Squire Village, (1st parking lot off of Imperial Drive #78) 48 Spencer St., Manchester
Description:
Alternate Tuesdays. Please arrive early to be in line for 9am as the truck leaves promptly at 9:30am. 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.
Grades 6 to 12
Hosted by Blissful by Melissa.
Please bring a yoga mat or a beach towel.
No registration required.
For more information: 860-645-0821
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Manchester High School, (teacher’s lounge, freshman wing off Summit St.)
Description:
We are looking for women who want a chance to help the community while making new friends.
Join the Manchester Women’s Club at our 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Manchester High School.
We do a wide variety of volunteer activities to help others in the community, such as Little Free Libraries for children, projects for Vets and MACC, as well as social activities to get to know each other. We have speakers come in from the community and work on current projects. We would love to have you check us out and get your ideas and help!
For more information:
manchesterctwomensclub@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/manchesterwomensclub
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Army Navy Club 1090 Main St.
Description:
VFW Meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Army Navy club with the exception of no meetings during the months of July and August.
Time:
3:30pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library 586 Main St.
Description:
Wednesdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, May 4th & 11th; 3:30-4:45pm at Cheney.
Mary Cheney Library – 586 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
860-645-0577
R.E.A.D. to a Dog with Andy, Grant & Tori
R.E.A.D. to a Dog with Andy, Grant, & Tori –Andy, Grant, and Tori are registered therapy dogs and reading education assistance dogs; they are very experienced with children and great listeners! Be sure to join us for this great opportunity for children to practice their reading skills. For preschool age to Grade 4.
For more information call the Children’s Room at 860-645-0577. http://library.townofmanchester.org
Time:
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library – 586 Main St, Manchester
Description:
Each Wednesday in May 2022
Grades 6 to 8
Drop into our Middle School Nights to play a variety of computer and video games with other middle schoolers!
For more information: 860-645-0821
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpk, Manchester
Description:
Town Wide Block Watches,which include Meadowbrook Area; Waddell Area; Strant Street Area; St John Area; West Side Area and Bunce Drive Area, are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Whiton Branch Library 100 North Main Street, Manchester
Description:
The Manchester Public Library is pleased to host two-time transplant survivor and local author John Hoffman to speak on his book “LIVEr”.
Hoffman has had two liver transplants, the first being at the age of 13 months, making him one of the youngest transplant recipients in the nation. He will speak on the condition that led to his need for transplants and their physical and emotional impact on him. His book, LIVEr: My Journey of Transplant Survival, explains how he found direction in life by sharing his story, and will be available for purchase and signing the night of the event.
This is a FREE program for adults but registration is required. Please call 860-645-0821 to register by May 7th. For more information on this event, please call (860) 645-0821 or visit the library website.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The following is a schedule of meetings to be held by the Manchester Conservation Commission.
*Meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Any member of the public wishing to participate and/or speak must submit a request to
dlaiuppa@manchesterct.gov. Only individuals requesting to speak will be allowed to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting information will be sent to individuals who submit a request. Attendees will need to join the Zoom meeting and will be allowed to speak when directed by the Chairman.
February 09, 2022
March 09, 2022
April 13, 2022
May 11, 2022
June 8, 2022
July 13, 2022
August 10, 2022
September 14, 2022
October 12, 2022
November 09, 2022
December 14, 2022
January 11, 2023
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room
Description:
The Board of Directors will meet for the FY23 Budget Adoption on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the
Lincoln Center Hearing Room at 7:00 p.m.
Full details are online at:
http://budget1.townofmanchester.org/
Description:
May 8 – May 14 is National Substance Use Prevention Week
National Prevention Week brings together communities to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention & positive mental health. The Change Collaborative is hosting 3 events:
Tuesday May 10th – The Power of YOU(TH): Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) wants to prepare youth to resist peer pressure & empower them to encourage friends to make the right choices. This event will be held virtually starting at 6:30PM.
Thursday May 12th – Prevention Walk: Join us for our 2nd Annual Prevention Walk. We’ll be walking from the front office of Manchester High School to the Manchester Youth Service Bureau, where there will be music, free food, giveaways, as well as prizes for the first 30 participants. 2:30-3:45PM.
Saturday May 14th – Hidden in Plain Sight: Parents and caregivers can attend an interactive workshop that teaches participants how to start conversations with teens about substance use and how to spot drug paraphernalia and substance misuse. This event is for adults only and will be held at the Youth Service Bureau from 10am-12pm.
For more information contact Samantha Bell at sbell@manchesterct.gov or call (860) 647-5260.
Description:
BOE Budget Workshop Cancelled
Time:
8:00am
Location:
Lincoln Center 494 Main St.
Description:
AGENDA: This meeting will be held virtually. Any member of the public wishing to participate and/or speak must submit a request to kshiel@manchesterct.gov. Only individuals requesting to speak will be allowed to join the Zoom meeting and meeting information will be sent to individuals who submit a request. Attendees will need to join the Zoom meeting and will be allowed to speak when directed by the Chairman.
Schedule of Meetings for the Economic Development Commission
February 2022 through January 2023
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, unless otherwise specified below. All meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m.
February 10, 2022 (Held at Manchester High School)
March 10, 2022 (CANCELLED)
April 14, 2022 (Virtual)
May 12, 2022
June 09, 2022 (CANCELLED)
July 14, 2022
August 11, 2022
September 8, 2022
October 13, 2022
November 10, 2022
December 08, 2022
January 12, 2023
Time:
1:00pm-1:30pm
Location:
110 Utopia Rd., Manchester
Description:
Alternate Thursdays
Community members can access help through the following:
Mobile Foodshare an outdoor pantry-on-wheels, to find a site near you please text “FOODSHARE” to 85511 or go to Mobile Foodshare Calendar.
To find a food pantry and other resources near you, call 2-1-1 or go to www.211ct.org
The Manchester Youth Service Division is proud to invite you to help us celebrate the Year Round Employment program's completed MURAL. The youth artists have worked hard over the past several months to contribute a beautiful outdoor art piece for the Town of Manchester. The reveal will take place on 05/12/2022, 5:30-6:30, at the Mahoney Recreation Center, 110 Cedar Street, Manchester. Refreshments will be served.
Time:
7:40pm-9:40pm
Location:
Culture Lab at Mahoney Center, 110 Cedar Street.
Description:
Community Conversations:
HONORING OUR BLACK VETERANS
Join the African American & Black Affairs Council and the Town of Manches-
ter’s Neighborhoods & Families Division for a panel discussion focused on
black veterans, their experiences serving their country, and what steps need
to be taken to further ensure the ongoing care of all veterans.
Meets: F, 05/13/22, 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Culture Lab at Mahoney Center
Ages: All welcome
Fee: No Cost
Description:
May 8 – May 14 is National Substance Use Prevention Week
National Prevention Week brings together communities to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention & positive mental health. The Change Collaborative is hosting 3 events:
Tuesday May 10th – The Power of YOU(TH): Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) wants to prepare youth to resist peer pressure & empower them to encourage friends to make the right choices. This event will be held virtually starting at 6:30PM.
Thursday May 12th – Prevention Walk: Join us for our 2nd Annual Prevention Walk. We’ll be walking from the front office of Manchester High School to the Manchester Youth Service Bureau, where there will be music, free food, giveaways, as well as prizes for the first 30 participants. 2:30-3:45PM.
Saturday May 14th – Hidden in Plain Sight: Parents and caregivers can attend an interactive workshop that teaches participants how to start conversations with teens about substance use and how to spot drug paraphernalia and substance misuse. This event is for adults only and will be held at the Youth Service Bureau from 10am-12pm.
For more information contact Samantha Bell at sbell@manchesterct.gov or call (860) 647-5260.
Description:
For the 2nd year, Downtown Manchester will celebrate the start of our Summer Downtown with a Spring Butterfly Stroll.
Join us as we celebrate our businesses and our community. Games, Activities & Crafts, Shopping, Special Menu Items, Free Summer Totes & Chances to Win!
For details, visit website.
Description:
The 30th Annual Letter Carriers’ #StampOutHunger Food Drive. Get ready to collect and bag non-perishable food items. Place them at your mailbox and your carrier will take it back to the post office to then be sorted and donated directly to us at MACC for the Emergency Food Pantry and to Second Congregational Church’s Pantry. #onemailboxatatime
Time:
8:00am-1:00pm
Location:
Santitation, 311 Olcott Street, Manchester
Description:
Online Appointments are now mandatory for all Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events. Click the link to schedule your appointment to bring your HHW to our town landfill.
Collection dates for 2022 are: April 2 (FILLED), May 14, June 4, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Manchester regional center for household hazardous waste collection. A fall outreach collection will also be held Oct. 15 in Stafford
This applies to residents of Glastonbury, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Somers, South Windsor, Stafford, and Vernon.
For complete details, call 860-647-3200 option 3 or go to website.
http://sanitation.townofmanchester.org/
Time:
8:30am
Location:
Firehouse at 75 Center St.
Description:
Daycare Provider CPR and First Aid Course
8:30 a.m.
Firehouse at 75 Center Street
Please call 860-474-3734 or e-mail: www.ManchesterCPR.org
April 30, 2022
May 14, 2022
June 11, 2022
Time:
8:30am
Location:
Community Baptist Church, 585 East Center Street
Description:
The Manchester Garden Club will have their annual plant sale this Saturday, May 14 starting at 8:30 am at the Community Baptist Church, 585 East Center Street. This will be rain or shine. We have a great selection of native plants, pollinator friendly plants and plants from members gardens. Best of all, Garden Club members will be there to help with your questions. These plants sell quickly so come early. This is our only fund raiser so if you want to support the Garden Club and help us continue to do all that we do this is the way to help.
Time:
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
St. John's Polish National Catholic Church, 23 Golway St., Manchester
Description:
Delicious handmade pierogi: potato&cheese, cabbage&kielbasa, sauerkraut&mashrooms - $12 per dozen (12)
Golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls) - $14 per tray (4-5 pcs.)
Selection of homemade Polish soups - $10 per 32oz. Traditional Kielbasa & Easter White Kielbasa - $8 per pack
Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew) - $14 per 32oz. Pierniki (Chocolate covered Ginger bread) - $5 and natural Polish Honeys - $12 per jar.
No preorders - just come in & get what you want! Check our full menu on our website.
Time:
10:00am-2:00pm
Location:
903 Main St
Description:
Galleries Open House May 14 From 10am-2pm
The Galleries @ WORK_SPACE present The Art of Pride, an exhibit that reflects the struggle and celebration of fully being you.
WORK_SPACE (903 Main Street, Manchester CT) http://workspacemanchester.com/events-programs/
Contact galleries@workspacemanchester.com or 860.647.3168 for more info.
Time:
11:00am-2:00pm
Location:
Faith Tabernacle, 110 Utopia Rd., Manchester
Description:
Do not miss the Free community Block Party hosted by Faith Tabernacle in Manchester, CT!
There will be something for everyone – a rock wall, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, free food and giveaways!
Rain Date: May 21st
Time:
12:00pm-4:30pm
Location:
Mary Cheney Library 586 Main St.
Description:
Saturday May 14th, 2022
12-4:30PM
Silk City Board Game Group
Manchester Public Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of board games. Volunteers will teach: Wonderland’s War; So Clover; Iberian Gauge; Taverns of Tiffenhall; and Kemet: Blood and Sand. We’ll provide the games; no need to bring any with you. Free program for adults; light refreshments to be served. No registration is required for this event.
http://library.townofmanchester.org
Time:
2:00pm-4:00pm
Location:
Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street.
Description:
The Wit and Wisdom Poetry Club of Manchester meets every second Saturday of the month from 1-3pm at the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street.
Meetings are now in person!
We are always looking for new members: no formality, just come!
Need more info? Contact matthewborrelli296@gmail.com
Time:
7:30pm-8:30pm
Location:
Lutz Children's Museum 247 South Main St.
Description:
The Lutz Lecture series includes speakers on education, animals and local history. Join us for one talk, one topic, or all nine exciting speakers!
Our gallery will be available for children to play, so no babysitter necessary! Please call in advance if you plan to bring a child!
