Town Offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday.
For a complete listing of Town holidays, including schedules for the Town Libraries, Pools, and Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection, visit:
http://customerservice1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/holidays/
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
723 Main Street, (Use Bissell St parking lot entrance)
Description:
Can and Bottle Donations
If you have redeemable cans & bottles that you're looking to move along, but want them to make a difference for someone in need - drop them off to WWLM!
Donation Details: 1st Monday of every month 7-8pm at WWLM Warehouse Loading Dock, 723 Main Street, Manchester (Use Bissell St parking lot entrance.)
Unable to drop off in the evening? Call or email us for a daytime appointment: 860-645-4198 or donationcenter@wwlm.org
(All proceeds from our ongoing Cans/Bottles Fundraiser benefit World-Wide Lighthouse Missions, Inc., feeding outreaches within the local community.)
www.wwlm.org
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.
The Spruce Street Farmers Market will run Wednesdays, 6/1-8/31, 4:30-7:30 on Market Field, 153 Spruce Street. The Northwest Park Farmers Market will run Wednesdays, 9/7- 10/26, 4:30-7:30 at Northwest park, 448 Tolland Turnpike. Both markets feature Connecticut farms, prepared food vendors, and artisans. Both accept SNAP/EBT and double the value of SNAP purchases. Spend $10.00 using your EBT card, receive an additional $10.00 to spend on fresh produce. New for 2022: POP (Power of Produce) Kids' Club. Each child will receive a free $2.00 POP Bucks coupon weekly to be redeemed for fresh produce. Please contact Cynde at cacanto@manchesterct.gov with questions.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce St.
Description:
We welcome new members to join our current members to learn about their respective neighborhoods in town. Contact Sgt. Richard Monge, Community Relations, 860-645-5500, monger@manchesterct.gov.
Everyone is welcome. This is an opportunity to meet with your neighbors and our local police area representatives regarding any issues concerning the neighborhood. Our PAR officers also share updated information each month. We meet the first Wednesday of each month except for August when we celebrate National Night Out with our Annual Ice Cream Social which is held on the first Tuesday in August. We hope you will consider joining us.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Lincoln Center Hearing Room, and Virtual Options
Description:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting at 7:00 P.M., both virtually and in person in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main Street.
Public hearing notices, agendas, meeting packets, actions and minutes can be found at: http://planning1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/boards-and-commissions/planning-zoning-commission-inland-wetlands-agency-aquifer-protection-agency/
To request Zoom login information to attend virtually, fill out the form at https://manct.us/7
For more information, contact the Planning Department: 860-647-3044 or pzccomments@manchesterct.gov
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
Walking Book Club
Manchester, CT July 7, 2022: The Walking Book Club of Manchester Public Library at 586 Main Street will have its next meeting of the season on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
The book club starts promptly at 2:00 p.m. in the Mary Cheney Library Lobby. Attendees will take a two mile walk in the vicinity of the library, making stops for discussion. We will walk rain or shine, but in extreme weather, please call the library at 860-645-0821. On July 7th we will discuss “The Stranger in the Woods” by Michael Finkel.
No registration is required for this free program. Copies of the book will be available at both library buildings. For more information on this event, please call (860) 645-0821 or visit the library website at http://library.townofmanchester.org
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Whiton Library 100 North Main St.
Description:
So, You Want to Start a Podcast?
Manchester, CT July 7th, 2022: The Manchester Public Library is pleased to host Mike Brown, CEO and Founder of Ember Studios, a multimedia company that specializes in Podcast Production and Coaching, for Part One of our podcasting mini-series on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whiton Branch Library on 100 North Main Street.
Part One of this mini-series, “So, You Want to Start a Podcast”, is geared toward helping you transform from someone who isn’t quite sure into someone who can confidently start a podcast tomorrow. If you are ‘pod-curious’ this is the perfect first step. In the course of editing over 700 podcasts and producing thousands, Brown has learned key insights to help people go from Confused to Confident about their podcast or podcast idea. He also hosts 'The Ember Studios Podcast' which is dedicated to passing along inspiration, creative methods, and Podcasting advice.
This program is the first in a two-part series on podcasting – a separate session entitled “Podcasting: First Steps” will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whiton Branch, with more information to follow.
No registration is required for this free program. For more information on this event, please call (860) 645-0821 or visit the library website at http://library.townofmanchester.org
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Zoom Family Support Groups are now meeting every first and Thursdays of the month.
*NOTE: The Thursday Family Support Group will be meeting on only the first Thursday in June.*
Family Support groups are open to family and friends of those with lived experience of mental illness; there is no requirement that you be a member of NAMI in order to attend.
For information and a Link to the Family Support Groups, call Tina at 860-906-7385 or email Roberta at rcluby@comcast.net
You can familiarize yourself with Zoom via this link: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
And if you find you still need technical support in getting into the meeting, call Joe at 860-351-7299.
Location:
Town Hall 41 Center St.
Description:
The Manchester Art Association's (MAA) newest exhibit is opening Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Manchester Town Hall located at 41 Center Street. It is a beautiful watercolor exhibit of pieces done by MAA members. The exhibit can be seen at Manchester Town Hall during normal business hours or online at https://www.manchesterart.org/town-hall.
For information on visiting Manchester Town Hall, please see their website: https://www.townofmanchester.org/
Time:
8:00am-12:30pm
Location:
Town parking lot at corner of Main St. and Forest St.
Description:
MACC Manchester Farmers Market
July 9th through October 29th every Saturday rain or shine.
Fresh local fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, honey etc. WIC Coupons accepted.
Town parking lot at corner of Main St. and Forest St., Manchester
8:00am-12:30pm
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:
7:00pm
Location:
Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd., Manchester
Description:
The Van Morrison concert experience like no other. You’ll hear classic tunes - Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Domino, It Stoned Me, and more.
Moondance is the ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert.
This incredible show captures the Van Morrison concert experience like no other. You’ll hear classic tunes - Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Domino, It Stoned Me, Tupelo Honey, Wild Night, Into the Mystic, Caravan - just to name a few. The show is packed with one VM classic after the next.
Visit www.cheneyhall.org or call 860-647-9824 for tickets
