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.
Who and what comes to mind when you hear “gaming?”
No, we aren’t talking about sports betting (which has seen a monstrous rise over the past few years, particularly in New England). We are talking about the other gaming.
Find the latest programs and activities offered by the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation from April 10-23.
Find the latest programs and activities offered by the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation from March 27 through April 9.
“[Transgender people] are parents. We are children. We are coworkers. We are friends. We are artists.”
These words, spoken by PFLAG Northeast Regional Director Lindsey Pasquale, reflect the spirit of this year’s upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration that seeks to affirm & uplift the voices of transgender and non-binary communities who are far too often ignored, maligned, or even demonized.
After reviewing dozens of submissions, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Black Joy Youth Poetry Contest!
If you’ve spent any time in Manchester over the past few months, you may have noticed some celebratory rumblings spreading throughout town.
Find the latest offerings from the department of Leisure, Family and Recreation here and don’t miss out on Bumble Bee Bingo!
Find more programs and events from the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation’s February 27-March 12 newsletter.
The Town of Manchester will host the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) celebration on Saturday, February 25th & Sunday, February 26th.
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on February 21, initiated by the people of Bangladesh, to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.
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