Town Updates

With springtime just a few months away, the Spruce Street Community Garden is ramping up towards the start of its 2025 outdoor growing season!

For those trying to incorporate a heart-healthy meal plan into their daily lives, dietitians suggest limiting salt intake, staying away from saturated fats as much as possible and increasing fiber intake. Below is a list of foods that can help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.

The Silk City Chorus and MOSAIC, both part of the Manchester, CT Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, are proud to announce our 2025 Annual Show. Titled “A PINT O BARBERSHOP”, the show will once again be staged at Manchester High School’s Bailey Auditorium. Join us as we celebrate the joys of Barbershop Harmony and the rich traditions of Celtic Music.

The Neighborhoods and Families Division is requesting proposals for funding opportunities of up to $2,000.00 per application from Manchester non-profit community groups, clubs, and organizations. Qualifying candidates must plan to facilitate a project, program, or celebration which fulfills one of the following categories: Community Cultural Events, Commemorative Projects, and/or Arts and Culture Initiatives.

Learn about the programs offered by the Departments of Leisure, Family and Recreation in January.

Take a look at these amazing books to add to your reading list for the New Year. Whether you prefer fantasy, nonfiction, romance or a thriller, one of these is bound to hook you!

On December 31st, 1969, Richard Nixon proclaimed January 1970, as the first National Blood Donor Month, taking action to increase blood donations throughout the winter season. Shortages of blood donations in the winter result from a wide array of circumstances including holiday celebrations, uninviting weather and cold and flu season. Unfortunately, this puts those who need blood for life-saving care at extreme risk.

The Manchester Latin Affairs Council presents the Three Kings Day Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, January 4th at 4:00 PM at Manchester High School.

Calling all artists—beginners and pros alike! Step out of the studio and into a creative community at Sketch Social, hosted by WORK_SPACE.

Learn about the programs offered by the Departments of Leisure, Family and Recreation in December.