Geothermal energy often evokes hot rocks and geysers, but also refers to one of the cleanest ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, provide resilient infrastructure, and even reduce electricity use. Beginning with the basics and benefits of shallow geothermal heating and cooling, this session describes the opportunity to use the heat we already […]
A photographer for 40 years, Peter Bosco holds an MFA in photography from Ohio University and taught photography at several colleges in Connecticut. He was the teacher coordinator at the renowned Maine Photographic Workshops in Rockport, where he worked with celebrated photographer Arnold Newman. Peter later worked as Mr. Newman’s first assistant and personal printer […]
Bring in your hiking / first aid kit and join Ariel Temple at the MCL to learn how to use it! The first half of this workshop will cover the Ten Essentials, first aid kit basics, and over-the-counter medications that can come in handy. In the second half of the workshop, Ariel will go over […]
One hundred years ago, a full generation before Rosie the Riveter, women rolled up their sleeves and entered war industries where they had never been welcome before. They ran powerful machinery, learned new skills, and faced the sullen hostility of the men in the shops. In this illustrated lecture, historian Carrie Brown reveals their courage […]
Join us for a rollicking ride through some of the Bard’s finest poetry and most compelling characters! Featuring scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s best known plays, including Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, Henry V, and Julius Caesar, this original compilation digs into universal themes such as the price of power, the risks of […]
The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region offers weekly grief support groups in April and May. The groups are facilitated by Lori Rogers, Spiritual Care Coordinator at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, and Jamie Losikoff-Kent, LCSW and Hospice Volunteer. The Manchester group will meet every Wednesday, beginning April 3 through May […]
Join the Manchester Democratic Town Committee for an afternoon of team trivia, with a special guest host, earth-friendly prizes, giveaways and of course FUN! Teams of 5 are encouraged to register by April 15th. For more information contact Joanne O’Connor at joanneleslieoconnor@gmail.com.
Introducing April’s workshop Mandala, led by Michaelle Flynn. The underlying pattern for this workshop’s Mandala is the Sacred Geometric Pattern called the Seed of Life. Just in time for spring. “The geometric sacred pattern known as the Seed of Life is often associated with spiritual concepts such as the center of consciousness or the divine […]
This family friendly Potluck is intended to celebrate the bipoc community. Bringing families together in a safe, loving, and supportive environment to meet your neighbors, find support, share resources, speak on community issues and opportunities while having some fun! The gathering will feature a “monthly hair clinic (free to families but a gratuity is appreciated), […]
