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.
Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Town of Manchester’s annual James “Dutch” Fogarty Independence Day Celebration this Saturday, July 6th. Enjoy a slate of live music, food vendors, artisan market, a kid’s zone and – of course – a live fireworks display.
Find the latest offerings from the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation for the month of July!
Join the Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation and the American Ramp Company on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00 PM at Work_Space, 903 Main Street, for a community engagement discussion/workshop to inform the design of the Charter Oak Park West pump track and all-wheel park.
Find the latest offerings from the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation for the month of June!
Mark your calendars for the Town of Manchester’s annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Market Field, 153 & 163 Spruce Street. Come commemorate the Juneteenth holiday alongside the local community and celebrate all that Manchester has to offer.
The Town of Manchester is home to dozens of robust public parks, greenspaces, and multi-use trails. As use of these greenspaces increases and connections between parks becomes ever more important, many Town offices and community organizations have shifted planning to better foster a more bike-friendly Manchester.
Find the latest offerings from the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation for the month of May!
After reviewing dozens of submissions, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Black Joy Youth Poetry Contest!
Find the latest offerings from the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation for the month of April!
Starting on April 8th at 9:00 AM, summer camp registration will officially open online and over the phone for Manchester residents!
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