OneManchester
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021
First Concert
Classroom Snapshots
In The News
- The next BoE meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10 and will feature on update on climate and culture and also a presentation of the superintendent's proposed 2022-23 school budget.
Ho Ho Ho on the Go Go Go
The serious traveling starts Friday night but Santa has been getting around of late, stopping last weekend at Northwest Park and the week before at the MHS pool. He's also making appearances at Wickham Park but that ends tonight.
The Week Ahead
Thursday, Dec. 23
3 - 6 p.m. -- The last day for the 40th Annual Santa’s Workshop at Wickham Park.
Sunday Dec. 26
1 p.m. -- History Hike of Highland Park at 670 Spring St.
Monday, Dec. 27
6:30 p.m. -- The Boss Mama Behind the Rolling Pin at Mary Cheney Library.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
2 p.m. -- Snowflake Craft with The Firestone at Mary Cheney Library.
4 - 8 p.m. -- Bowling & Holiday Magic Lights Show at YSB, 63 Linden St.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
9 - 3 p.m. -- Journey to Hammonasset Beach & Nature Center starting at YSB, 63 Linden St.
6 - 8 p.m. -- Middle School Nights at Mary Cheney Library.
Thursday, Dec. 30
8 a.m. -- Blood Drives at United Methodist Church and Evergreen Walk in South Windsor.
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- New Years at Noon at YSB, 63 Linden St.
2 p.m. -- Winter Birds Craft with the Firestone at Mary Cheney Library.
Down the Road
Saturday, Jan. 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. -- ART-Blend Experience at WORK_SPACE, 903 Main St.
Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. -- The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration at MHS Bailey Auditorium.
Saturday, Jan. 15 from 1-4 p.m. -- Opening reception for ‘Manchester Then and Now’ exhibit at the History Center, 175 Pine St.
Wednesday, Jan. 19 -- 7 - 8:30 p.m. -- Internet Safety and Human Trafficking Awareness at MHS, Bailey Auditorium.
Saturday, Jan. 22
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. -- Tea Party in celebration of Elisabeth Bennet’s birthday at 131 Hartford Rd.
Also of Note
Also:
Town offices will be closed on Dec. 23 (floating Holiday) and Dec. 24 for Christmas - no delay in curbside collection.
The Youth Services Bureau has a variety of fun (and free) Winter Break activities. Click here to find out more.
Creative Nonfiction: Memoir & Monologue Workshop at WORK_SPACE, Dec 20 and Jan 10 and 17, 2022.
Free Ham radio classes begin Jan. 7 at 321 Olcott St.
Other News Sources
Manchester Matters: COVID clinic, employment opportunities, Holiday schedule and more.
Manchester Historical Society: Manchester Then and Now exhibit opens at the History Center in January.
Manchester Adult and Continuing Education: Meet Chinequa, an inspiring student taking GED classes.
Better Manchester Magazine: Holiday hours and community voices.
Humans Of Manchester
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