This Week's Manchester Area Events

Manchester CT

16 August, 2021

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MANCHESTER, CT — Looking for things to do in the Manchester area this week? Your Manchester Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a coat drive, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Manchester: Author Visit: CT Author Lucy Burdette When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: CT cozy mystery author Lucy Burdette returns to MPL to talk about her latest book, A Scone of Contention. Light refreshments to be served; no registration required for this free in person program. Copies of her books will be available for purchasing and signing from Book Club ... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual Book Launch Event: Megan Collins, The Family Plot When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Join our free virtual book launch event with author Megan Collins (Behind the Red Door and The Winter Sister) in conversation with author Andrea Bartz (We Were Never Here)! Order books with signed bookplates in our online store now! Register for this free (& spoiler free) eve... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual Book Launch Event: Megan Collins, The Family Plot (BOOK CLUB On the Go) Creepy Crawlies w/Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Whiton Branch Library What: Do spiders, snakes, crickets, cockroaches or millipedes give you the shivers? Come learn about all these amazing creepy crawlies. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center till be bringing some of these creatures, and so teens can see them up close. Teens can register by calling 860-645... Learn More ECHN Program: Where is Healthcare Headed? When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Join ECHN's CEO Deborah Weymouth as she provides a brief overview about the history of healthcare in the USA. She will also discuss new models of care delivery and new high-tech products that are being experimented with today. Lastly, Deborah will explain value-based payments ... Learn More Thursday Night Dinner/Music with Cole Morson When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Elks Lodge #1893 What: Dinner will start at 5:30 pm - 7 pm White Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf and Salad. Then starting at 7 pm Manchester's own Cole Morson, his sound as "electric delta" and melds the styles of BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer. Come out and to the lodge for a grea... Learn More Eleanor Roosevelt: An Appreciation When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: The Manchester Public Library is pleased to host David Garnes, local writer, teacher, and lecturer, for the program "Eleanor Roosevelt: An Appreciation" on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary Cheney building on 586 Main Street. One of the most influential people... Learn More Featured Event: Shemekia Copeland Plays The Blues at Stafford Palace When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Palace Theater, 75 Main St, Stafford, CT, 06076 What: Thanks to the readers and critics at Living Blues Magazine for voting UNCIVIL WAR album of the year and yours truly, female artist of the year. Shemikia Copeland Live at Stafford Palace Theater, Shemikia Copeland is an award winning American Electric Blues Vocalist. Learn More Featured Event: Shemekia Copeland Plays The Blues at Stafford Palace (david bacchiochi) 22nd Annual Robert Y. Mercier Swing FORE CAST Golf Tournament When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: CAST Children's Theatre What: Event listing from CAST Children's Theatre: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMDetails Save the Date! 22nd Annual Robert Y. Mercier Swing FORE CAST Golf Tournament Twin Hills Country Club Coventry, CT More details coming soon! https://www.facebook.com/events/190116596671... Learn More Puzzle Piece Tree on Canvas Craft When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: Use puzzle pieces, glue, and a canvas to make this adorable tree. Limited to the first 25 people who register by calling the Reference Room at 860-645-0821. Learn More Featured Event: German School Open House When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 90 N Main St What: Visit our Open House to learn more about the German School. Classes start September 11th, 2021 We are a professional German Saturday School with two campuses: Stamford and West Hartford. Dual-track curriculum for students at all levels. PreK to High School and Adult Classes on... Learn More Featured Event: German School Open House(German School) Putts Fore Mutts Annual Golf Tournament When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Topstone Golf Course What: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue is pleased to announce that our Annual "Putts Fore Mutts" Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at beautiful TopStone Golf Course in South Windsor! Dinner, awards and a 2-hour open bar will follow onsite at Three Seasons Vi... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Manchester Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.