The Mahoney Recreation Center was looking forward to hosting the Community Youth Art Initiative and the popular “Things” art exhibition this May. Unfortunately as a result of the disruption to the regular school schedule and our junior artists, we will be unable to hold the event this year as planned.

The popular event scheduled for May 9th at Salter’s Pond would have been the 43rd Annual Fishing Derby held by the Manchester Recreation Department in collaboration with the Manchester Lion’s Club.

After discussion by the Celebration Manchester Committee (formerly Pride In Manchester Week) a decision was made by the group to cancel this year’s event scheduled June 6th through June 13th due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

To our friends, families and neighbors – thank you – we are working to flatten the curve together. We hope to see you in our parks soon but until then, play the video ? and stay safe!

After much discussion the difficult decision was made to forgo all June dates for the popular Spruce Street Community Market.

On April 14, a new sculpture by the late David Hayes was unveiled in Center Springs Park. The totem sculpture is the perfect addition to the daffodil fields.