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.
Join the Town of Manchester’s Neighborhoods & Families Division for a free Black History Month Author Talk: Robert Harris on Wednesday, February 2 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Culture Lab at Mahoney Center, 110 Cedar Street.
In the spring of 2021, Better Manchester launched its Perspectives in Righting tab, a space dedicated to “exploring and delving into topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion.”
As the new year rolls in, it’s time to renew or purchase a new facility pass membership for Leisure, Family & Recreation facilities.
From the Community Y to Northwest Park, the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center to Charter Oak Park, the Town of Manchester is filled with public parks & recreation centers for the entire community to enjoy.
Throughout the month of December, the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation will adhere to modified recreation center & office hours.
Join the Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation for a free Leisure Labs Open House on Thursday, December 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Leisure Labs at Mahoney Center, 110 Cedar Street.
The Town of Manchester’s Neighborhoods & Families Division will host their inaugural indoor Shop Small Saturday at the Spruce Street Farmers Market on Saturday, November 27 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Nathan Hale Activity Center, 160 Spruce Street.
Following the recent completion of the Town of Manchester’s new Parks and Facilities Master Plan, organizers are moving into the next phase of communicating the plan to Manchester residents.
The Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation will host their Fall Festival on the week of October 19-22 at Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike. With events including pumpkin carvings & paintings, a Jack-O-Lantern Zombie Walk, food and craft vendors, candy giveaways and more, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy.
The Town of Manchester’s Board of Directors approved a resolution Tuesday that aims to strengthen town-wide public services and support systems for the LGBTQ+ community.
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