A Virtual Open-Mic Series held via Zoom on the last Friday of the month (7-8pm) from January through June 2021.

Through clever exercises, fun prompts and proven writing tools, this 3-part creative writing series will provide structure and accountability in a safe and stimulating atmosphere.

Together via Zoom we will watch Sakinah Hofler’s talk on using creative writing as a tool to “bear witness” to your own life. Read More!

Artists featured in the Perspectives of a Pandemic show share their thoughts on the motivation
behind their works, the process of creating their pieces, and what it is like to be an artist at this
time.

Do you need to get away from your wrapping or decorating? Do you or your children need to get out of the house for a little while? Well the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation is giving you the opportunity to do so. Join us for Holiday in the Park! This drive through event will be filled with music, some of your favorite characters, treats and a surprise gift.

Ho! Ho! Ho! This is Santa Claus and, with the first snowfall just last week, I’m getting very excited for the wintery holiday season again.

Due to COVID-19, the Town of Manchester’s Fire Marshal’s Office has created a month-long digital Children’s Fire Safety Program in lieu of their traditional Fire Prevention Week presentations at the Schools & Day Care Facilities.

Although the leaves are falling outside, in the front window of WORK_SPACE, they are blooming. In preparation of the Equity & Innovation Symposium (on Jan. 5, 2021) the Galleries at WORK_SPACE are cohosting with EquityCT as part of the Perspectives of a Pandemic exhibit (from Nov. 28, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2021).

Bring a nonperishable food items to be donated to the Manchester Area Conference of Churches Food Pantry for a community Yoga Class!

The Galleries @ WORK_SPACE are showcasing the Veterans Art of All Kinds exhibit on display from August 21 -September 26, 2020.

The Neighborhoods and Families Division has updated their Community Resource Guide for June.

There are so many things you can do with a paper towel tube! You can use it for a telescope to
find buried treasure or for a game of telephone!

The Neighborhoods and Families Division recently published a Community Resource Guide. Find a list of virtual activities & service providers. Read More!

I spend time trying to keep my head above water, as I know many of us are these days. I have made a commitment that each day, I find intentional moments of joy.