Independently Sponsored Events conducted during Pride Week 2008
Pre-pride event: Saturday, May 31st Bike Rodeo 9am-2pm Elks Lodge 30 Bissell St. Contact: Elks Lodge 860-649-9262. Free Shady Glen ice cream, bike helmets, obstacle courses, finger printing and more.
Saturday, June 7
Relay for Life
Friday, June 6 to Saturday, June 7
3 pm Friday to 12:00 pm Saturday
Northwest Park in Manchester
Contacts: Grace DeAngelis, Event Chair 860-670-4544 or Jennifer Bernegger, Community Executive 203-379-4887
Visit our event website to learn more! http://main.acsevents.org/rflctmanchester
One-mile family hike at Center Springs Park
1 pm, rain or shine. Hike Leader Susan Barlow, CT Forest & Park Association, 643-9776.
K-9 Kerplunk Doggie Dunk
10 - 11:30 am and 12:30 - 2 pm
There will be 2 doggie dunk swim sessions offered. Space is limited for each session. Pre registration is required for this event by calling the Recreation Department at 647-3084. $5 donation per dog is requested.
Contact Information: Shannon Blenis, Manchester Recreation Department, 647-3164.
Manchester Arts Commission "Celebration of the Arts" @ 6 pm followed by the Manchester Orchestra & Chorale Pops Concert @ 7:30 pm in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium at Manchester Community College. www.msoc.org for more information.
Sunday, June 8
Manchester Art Association's 35th Annual Show In The Park 10 am - 4 pm in Center Park. Contact Christiane O'Brien @ 995-0511 or http://www.manchesterart.org/
Motorcycle Run
Registration $25, 9am
Proceeds go
to the Hole in the Wall Gang and CCMC.
Contact John Hawthorne at the
Elk's Lodge, 646-9262.
Tuesday, June 10
Senior Dance at Cheney Hall
Dinner 5-6 pm ($11 per person,tickets are required for dinner and must be purchased in advance at the Manchester Senior Center. Dancing 6-9 pm (Dancing is FREE and no admission ticket is required for those coming for dancing only) Contact: Manchester Senior Center at 647-3211.
Wednesday June 11th
Manchester Arts Commission's 8th Annual " Arts Hall of Fame" @ 6:30 pm at Cheney Hall. Contact Liz Tracy @ 647-3167 for more information.
Annual Skate Park Competition
5-8 pm. Manchester Skate Park, Robertson Park, North Main Street.
Admission is free and open to resident and non-residents.
Pre-register by phone by calling the Manchester Recreation Department at: 647-3164.
Saturday, June 14
Rabies Clinic & Dog Licensing, 12-4 pm. (Center Street Fire House) 75 Center St. & Town Hall, 41 Center St- licensing. All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier; Animal Control can provide carriers/ leashes. Sponsored by: Luv My Pet.
Contact: Animal Control 860-645-5516.
Tenth Annual Family History Day, 9-1 pm. Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 41 Center Street.
Record numbers of people are discovering the joys of family research. Whether you are a beginner or experienced come learn the latest in conducting a search about genealogy and even your own family history. Sign up for a FREE consultation with a professional genealogist to help you get started or enhance your research. Check out our exhibits, get the very latest information, learn about new technology as well as the many public and one of a kind records in the Town Clerk’s Vault. THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL THAT ARE INTERESTED AND NOT JUST MANCHESTER RESIDENTS. To register for a FREE GENEALOGY CONSULTATION OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 647-3037.
