LFR Program Newsletter
July 31 - August 13
Town of Manchester’s Bicentennial Celebration
Cruisin’ on Main Street
Cruisin’
on Main street is back for its 22nd year! Join us for a fun-filled day of
beautiful vintage vehicles,
special activities, displays, music and delicious food arrayed along Downtown
Manchester’s historic Main Street. Show Car registration opens at 8:00 AM and
the show opens to the public from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. All cars, trucks, sports
cars and street rods are welcome.
● Location: Downtown Main Street
● Meets: Sun, 08/06/23, 10:00
AM – 3:00 PM
● Ages: All ages welcome
● Fee: Free for all members of the public.
$10.00 fee for show cars.
Tiny Podcast | Bicentennial Edition | Buffalo Soldiers (Audio)
Joining us in this episode is Robert Harris, a veteran, a talented author, and a role model. He’s here to share his insights and knowledge about some of history’s most important and not well-known. Robert will help us understand their contributions and these soldiers’ impact on our country. Join us as we pay tribute and learn about the brave men and women as we honor their service.
Recreation Division
K-9 Kerplunk
In conjunction with the
Manchester Youth Commission, we are happy to announce the annual K9 Kerplunk is
back for another year. We kindly ask for all dogs to be licensed, up to date on
all shots and well-behaved Manchester dogs. Swimming is for dogs only. A $5.00
registration fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs per handler) is required. We will
also accept on-site registration on the day of the event. Admission to the event will benefit the
Manchester Youth Commission. Registration can be done online or over the phone
through any of our Recreation facilities. Please contact Kellie Gauvin (860)
647-5262 or Josh Charette (860) 647-3139 with any questions.
● Location: Globe Hollow Pool
● Meets: Sun, 08/13/2023 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
● Fee: $5.00 per dog (2 dogs per handler)
Friday Night Pool Events & Charter Oak Park Summer Event Series
Join our Lifeguards & Park Ambassadors for our Friday Night Event Series! These free special events are hosted all across Manchester. See the following schedules for the current slate of the event series.
Youth Service Bureau Division
PFLAG Manchester
Through support, education and advocacy, PFLAG Hartford is helping to make our community a healthier, more well-informed, safer, fairer & happier place for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and their loved ones.
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, questioning and queer+ people, their families, parents and allies. Meetings are open and designed to support families with LGBTQ+ youth. Meetings will be structured to include a LGBTQ+ youth group (ages 13-18) and a parent/family support group.
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Manchester Youth Service Bureau, 63 Linden Street. For more information, please contact Kellie Gauvin at (860)647-5262 or [email protected].
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
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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.