African American and Black Affairs Council (AABAC)
Meetings are hosted every 1st Monday and every 3rd Thursday of the month. Virtual meetings are held via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. To attend, e-mail aabac04@gmail.com for more information, or find us on Facebook at African American and Black Affairs Council.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
The Building Committee meeting will be held via Zoom Conference Call.
Contact is ctill@manchesterct.gov for any members of the public who would like to join.
Email an hour prior to the meeting and provide your name and address requesting access to the meeting.
Agendas and Minutes are posted at https://facilities.townofmanchester.org/
All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm via Zoom until further notice.
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.
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, 494 Main Street, Manchester
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 2022 is as follows:
January 4 and 11 (Jan. 11th Cancelled)
February 1 and 8 (Feb 1-Conducted remotely by means of video conferencing.)(Feb.8th Cancelled)
March 1 and 8 (March 8th cancelled)
April 5, 12 and 19 (April 12th cancelled)
(April 19th Cancelled)
April 19th Special Meeting Called
May 3 and 10 (May 10 cancelled)
June 7 and 14 (June 7th cancelled)
July 12 and 19
August 2 and 9
September 6 and 13
October 4 and 11
November 1 and 8
December 6 and 13
Regular meetings will be held in the Hearing Room in the Lincoln Center. Special Meetings will be held at such time and place as determined by the Board of Directors.
The meeting will be conducted both in-person and remotely by means of video conferencing. The meeting is a public meeting and as such members of the public can also attend the meeting in-person or remotely. Individuals who wish to speak at the meeting must complete a Request to Speak form by 4:00 p.m. on night of meeting.
https://manchesterct.seamlessdocs.com/f/RequestToSpeak
Individuals may submit email comments to the Board of Directors using: directors@manchesterct.gov
Individuals can view the meeting live at Silk City TV- http://www.channel16.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1
The meeting will be available on demand immediately following the meeting at http://www.channel16.org/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1
Agendas and more information visit: http://bod.townofmanchester.org/
Time:
4:30pm-7:30pm
Location:
153 Spruce Street
Description:
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:
9:00am-6:30pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker Street, Manchester
Description:
Your donation is needed now to help prevent a shortage.
For more info and to schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online to find drives in nearby towns on Red Cross website.
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
August 4, 6:00-8:00 pm Silk City Strays performs at Center Memorial Park
The Beller’s Music Summer Concert Series continues with Manchester-based Silk City Strays, a 5-piece band of well-versed musicians who bring their own cross-genre mixture of Country, Rock & Pop to this year’s concert series. Their music is characterized by their vocalist’s intoxicating and pure voice, and the band’s tight and heartfelt musicianship. Expect to hear many of your favorite songs from over the years, with the band’s unique flavor that only enhances the listening experience.
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic dinner or take out from one of our fabulous Downtown restaurants. Sponsored by Beller’s Music and Downtown Arts and Culture. There is no rain date. For info: 860 649-2036 or BellersMusic.com.
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.
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:
9:00am-6:30pm
Location:
North United Methodist Church, 300 Parker Street, Manchester
Description:
Your donation is needed now to help prevent a shortage.
For more info and to schedule your appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online to find drives in nearby towns on Red Cross website.
