The Manchester View

April, 2006

 

Wondering what's going on in town, or when all those meetings are?

Check out our new on-line calendar!

Feel free to contact the webmaster with additions (or corrections) - we will try to keep it as up-to-date as possible:  info@manchesterwa.org
(not all items will show in calendar boxes - be sure to check the list to the right of the calendar to get all the details)

 
 

"Women's Night Out" at the Library

The Friends of the Manchester Library and Go Figure! joined forces last week to bring us the first "Women's Night Out" event, held at the Library on March 30th.  It was a very successful evening, with about 50 ladies turning out for the festivities. There was plenty of food and laughter, along with door prizes and other gifts. The ladies learned how to make bath balms, salts and scrubs, and then heard from Stephanie Goodin, a licensed massage therapist, on reflexology, and Patricia Grimes on the values of meditation.  The ladies were then treated to live entertainment from Nancy Stewart, who performed her "In Celebration of Women," a set of hilarious songs about everything from bunions and motherhood to doing the laundry.  Everyone had a great time, and they are hoping to be able to do more events like this in the future.

Manchester Historical Society

The Manchester Historical Society is up and running, and will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the each month from 4-6 pm.  If you're interested in getting involved in the Manchester Historical Society, they would love to have you join their meetings. People are encouraged to bring historical photos, articles or a good historical story to share.

 

A Message from Paul at the Manchester Gallery...

Folks,
     The Manchester Gallery will be closed this week.  We'll open again, Wednesday, April 5th.
The next class, continuing various mixed media, will be Wednesday, April 5, at 4:30 PM.  All
materials supplied. $15.  Let me know by email or phone if you are attending. 
     email: pnuchims@aol.com   phone:360-769-2123.  

     I've scheduled Alan Newberg to give a talk next month, April 28, Saturday at 7:30 PM.
The topic: "Art and Microcredit in Latin America."  I'll also schedule a talk by Dee Molenaar
on Painting While Mountain Climbing.   I'll let you know when it is scheduled. 

     "The View," 71 works continues until April 28th.  I'll do a review and send it by the 6th of
April.  Hours starting 4/5/06: Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 6 PM.
    

Thanks,
Paul Nuchims

 

 

 

Tax Help at the Library   April 6th and 13th - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

There are a just few days left to take advantage of the AARP's FREE TAX-AIDE tax help that the Manchester Library is hosting. They will be in the library's meeting room on the below dates (most Thursday's). "For taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older."  Call the Library to find out what you need to bring with you.
 
 

Also at the Library...


 It's time for the World Famous Book and Plant Sale at the Library
(calling all gardeners to donate!) - Don't miss this great annual event!

 April 22nd ~ 9:00 - 3:00

 

Bunny Hop for Kids! 

Saturday, April 15th ~ 11:00 - 3:00

Bring the kids out for this fun annual event... there will be crafts, games, treats and more fun activities!

 

Story-Telling Presentation by Jill Johnson

Thursday, April 20th ~ 7:00 pm

Little But, Oh My!   The story of Berte Olson Puget Sound's First Female Ferryboat Captain. Using music, historical photographs and a lively stage presence, Jill Johnson has completed extensive research in order to create a dramatic story-telling presentation.

 

2006 Salmon Bake Planning

The Salmon Bake Planning Committee is meeting monthly to discuss basic strategies for the annual Manchester Salmon Bake (Father's Day, June 18).  The meetings are held in the Library meeting room, and the next one will be 2/25/06 at 9:00 am.  Longtime organizer of the event, Helen Yahn, has passed the leadership role to Gigi Weixler and Joyce Rada.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

2006 Manchester Festival Planning

It is also time to start planning for the Manchester Festival, which will again be held on the second Saturday in August (the 12th).  Make sure these dates are on your calendars now!  Again, volunteers are always needed - please contact info@manchesterwa.org if you are interested in being part of either of these events.  We really appreciate your support!

 


Emergency Preparedness Meeting - May 9th - 7:00 pm


The Manchester Crime Prevention / Public Safety Group (MCP/PSG) is planning a meeting that will feature Elizabeth from Kitsap Energy Management, where she will outline the County's program for earthquake preparedness.  Due to the larger crowd expected for this very informative topic, this meeting will be held at the Elim Church and will be open to all members of the Church and the community.   More information will follow on this important session, please mark your calendars and plan to be there.  We all think we know exactly what to do in case of an earthquake, but are we actually prepared to care for ourselves for several days to a week or more?  Are we prepared to assist our immediate neighbors?  This event can give us a heads-up on what we CAN do to be prepared.  In addition to the meeting on May 9th, they will be having a preparedness booth at the Salmon Bake on Father's Day, and another at the Manchester Festival in August.
 

 

 

Youth & Senior Writing Competitions for Forgiveness Day

AUGUST 6, 2006, INTERNATIONAL FORGIVENESS DAY OBSERVANCE
at Marina Park in downtown Port Orchard, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

This Observance is held annually on the first Sunday of August - this is their fifth year.  It's a wonderful way to further peace and reconciliation in our families and communities.  Entries for the WRITING COMPETITIONS will be accepted until June 30th,2006. 

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS
(Youth & Senior Writing Competition flyers)

 

Do you have a business in Manchester that you would like to see included here?  Forward your "upcoming events" to us at info@manchesterwa.org and we'd be happy to post them here!

 

Regular Manchester Meetings:

 

Manchester Community Council

Public MCC meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Manchester Library community room.  The minutes of these meetings, as well as a draft of the Bylaws are linked on the MCC Homepage.

We encourage you to come to the next MCC meeting and join one of these groups.  There are also subcommittees for issues such as developing a larger library/community center, building height restrictions, sewers, the downtown design development, plus the newly formed Historical Society.

Get involved in your community!

Manchester Crime Prevention / Public Safety Group (MCP/PSG)

Informal Discussion Group - Meets Every Thursday Morning
6:45 am    Manchester Family Inn

This group of dedicated local residents (aka Neighborhood Watch Group) meets every Thursday morning for coffee and an informal discussion about safety issues in Manchester.  The minutes of the weekly meetings are posted on this website (under the Council pages).  Please take a few minutes to scan some of these minutes to see what these folks are working on for our town.  And come join them for coffee on Thursday morning!  Everyone is welcome - the more people who take an interest in the safety of our community, the better!

Friends of the Manchester Library Meeting

These meetings are normally the fourth Wednesday of the month (except for November and December, when they are held on the third Wednesday of the month). Meetings start at 7:00PM in the Louise Pedersen meeting room in the Library. For more information, visit the Kitsap Regional Library's Manchester Branch web listing).

MCA Meeting

Manchester Community Association meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Manchester Library.  Everyone is welcome to attend, and volunteers are always needed to help with community events.

Manchester Historical Society

The Manchester Historical Society is up and running, and will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the each month from 4-6 pm.  If you're interested in getting involved in the Manchester Historical Society, they would love to have you join their meetings. People are encouraged to bring historical photos, articles or a good historical story to share.

Manchester Port Commissioner's Meeting

The Manchester Port Commissioners meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Manchester Library.  These meetings are open to the public. 

If you would like to be removed from the MCA's mailing list please reply to this e-mail with 'remove' on the subject line.   All removal requests honored.

 

 

updated: 04/04/2006