Nico Arias is a Recreation Supervisor with the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation. He oversees management and execution of Better Manchester Magazine and Better Manchester Online as well as numerous other marketing and communication initiatives for the division and department. He enjoys hiking, camping and all things outdoors.
Fact #1: Can complete a rubix cube.
Fact #2: Loves PIZZA.
Attention Manchester Residents! Join us in celebrating community, family, and your well-being with a year of fun, family, and recreation for…Free!
The Manchester Youth Commission’s Philanthropy Committee is requesting proposals for Mini Grants of up to $1,000 per application to Manchester community groups which are either led by, or intended to benefit, youth in Manchester.
Find programs, activities, and events for the 2024 Winter/Spring Season offered by the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation here!
Find programs, activities and events for the 2023 Fall Season offered by the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation here!
Rec on the Run is the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreations’ mobile pop-up creative arts, sports, and games vehicle offering programs and activities to Manchester residents in neighborhoods and parks!
Find the Summer 2023 Program and Event Guide from the Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation available now!
Join the Manchester Arts Commission for a conversation about Manchester’s State of the Arts! Find more on Better Manchester!
The hiking and walking trails throughout our community allow for passive recreation (includes, walking, hiking, biking on permitted trails, or activities which allow for individual participation and/or social distancing) are still open to the public.
The Cruisin’ on Main Street event has established a mini-grant program to give back to the community by providing funds to locally based charitable organizations, service organizations, and institutions for programs that benefit the Manchester community. Applications are available online now.
December 14 marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the deadliest elementary school shooting in American history. The impact of this fateful day will live with the local & national community for eternity, and the spirit of Newton will forever be in our hearts.
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