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.
Throughout Manchester and dozens of other New England towns, you might have seen pint-sized libraries installed in front of schools, public greenspaces and community centers.
Find programs and activities offered by the Department of LFR from July 17 through the 30th!
These past few weeks have been brutal. First, we were dealt near-daily flash flood warnings, jeopardizing summer plans on a nightly basis.
It is with heavy hearts that we write of the passing of Darryl Thames, the Town of Manchester’s Clerk, who will be remembered as a loving husband & grandfather, committed public servant and a friend to all.
Find activities and events offered by the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation from July 3 to July 16.
How does one use their creative voice? For some, it is in the way they dress, how they style their hair, maybe even their profession or field. It can be a form of expression, leisure or, for many, escapism.
Each June, communities across the nation come together in celebration of Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring and commemorating LGBTQ+ individuals. Its roots have spread to foster a culture of unity & acceptance, attempting to create a culture of yearly celebration, not just limited to 30 days each summer.
The Town of Manchester’s 2023 Bicentennial Celebration is already in full bloom, but there is so much more to celebrate right around the corner!
Find activities and events from June 19 – July 2, provided by the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation.
The Town of Manchester’s Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation will host their 3rd annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Commemoration on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Leisure Labs at Mahoney Center, 110 Cedar Street.
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