LFR Program Newsletter
July 3 - July 16
Town of Manchester’s Bicentennial Celebration
MARC Summer Concert Series
Mass Conn Fusion kicks off MARC’S 12th Summer Concert Series! Food is available for purchase.
- Location: 151-161 Sheldon Road
- Meets: Tu, 7/11/23, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Rain Date: 7/12/23)
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Fee: No cost to attend.
Dog Training/Pet CPR
Join us for a special community dog training and Pet CPR. Pre-registration is required.
- Location: Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike
- Meets: F, 07/14/23, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Fee: Pre-registration is required.
The Tiny Podcast – Bicentennial Edition
Tiny Podcast | Bicentennial Edition | Pre-Manchester (Audio)
Join Steven Penney and uncover the stories of the indigenous people who lived here. Together, we’ll answer the question: who and what was here before we were?
Tiny Podcast | Bicentennial Edition | Agriculture to Industry (Audio)
Take a closer look at the history of Industry in Connecticut, and specifically in the Town of Manchester from farming to factories!
Recreation Division
Save the Date: Dutch Fogarty Independence Day Celebration
This annual celebration is to bring together families, friends & loved ones to celebrate our independence with food, music, fun & fireworks!
- Location: Manchester Community College Bandshell, 60 Bidwell Street
- Meets: Sat, 07/08/23, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Fee: No cost to attend.
Rec on the Run – Tie-Dye Week
Celebrate 2023, Manchester’s Bicentennial, with some color, and join in on Tie-Dye Week from 5 PM- 7 PM throughout #OurParks.
- Location: Varies (See schedule)
- Meets: M,W,Th, 5-7 PM
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Fee: No cost to attend.
Youth Service Bureau Division
Parent Cafe
Are you a parent with a child aged from birth to six? The Manchester Early Childhood Collaborative is offering a free monthly Parent Cafe! Parent Cafes will offer a variety of guest speakers and activities. This is an opportunity for you to connect with other parents and your children. Contact Donna Farr at [email protected] for more information.
- Location: Northwest Park Early Childhood Center
- Meets: Th, 07/27/23, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Ages: 0-5 years old
- Fee: No cost to attend.
Neighborhoods and Families Division
Spruce Street Farmers Market
The Spruce Street Farmers Market will run on Wednesdays, June 7 through August 30, from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Market Field, 163 Spruce Street. Vendor selections are thoughtfully curated to include diverse food and business owners, with products including: fresh fruits & vegetables, meats & eggs, honey & maple syrup, gluten-free baked goods, vegan offerings, CT trucks & artisans.
The market also accepts EBT/WIC payments & will double the value of SNAP purchases up to $20.00 (spend $20.00 using your EBT card to receive an additional $20.00 to spend on SNAP-eligible items).
- Location: Market Field, 163 Spruce Street
- Meets: W, 06/07/23-08/30/23, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Fee: No cost to attend. Free parking available across street at 160 Spruce Street
Clay Workshop with A Clay Zone
Join Carnetta Parnell of A Clay Zone for a sea creature creation workshop! Each participant will receive their choice of a medium-sized aromatherapy scented clay that can be used for future use. Non-scented clay is also available. Participants will be provided sample images to use. Everyone’s own creativity is always encouraged.
- Meets: Sat, 08/05/23, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
- Ages: 5+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Fee: $30/$35 (NR)
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About Author
James Costa is the Neighborhoods & Families Coordinator for the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation. He began working with the division during his sophomore year at Manchester High School, and he is now a UConn graduate with degrees in Journalism & Film Studies.
Fun Fact #1: I won my car in a raffle during Manchester High School’s Project Graduation.
Fun Fact #2: My all-time favorite movies are All That Heaven Allows, Punch-Drunk Love & Twin Peaks: The Return.