The Manchester View

March, 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)

 
 

 

The First Annual Art Competition 

the View(c) 

at the Manchester Gallery was a huge success!

There were 71 entries to "the View."  On 2/24, they held the Awards Reception, with a full house and great food.  Many thanks to Samantha Evans, coordinator and designer of the brochure and poster, and Joan Brooks for catering the food.

Paul Nuchims, the Director of the Manchester Gallery invites you to stop by the Gallery to see 
"The View" Exhibition, which will run through 4/29/06.
... and the winners are:     (click to enlarge photos)
 

Anna Hoey

"William Morris Nude"

Pencil

Best of Show

$500

Larry Parker

"Canyon Floor"

Acrylic

First Prize

$300

Patrice Bruzas

"Tide Lands"

Mixed

Second Prize

$200

George Hineman

"The Old House"

Water Color

Third Prize

$100

Tod Donaldson

"New Road, Ancient Path"

Oil

Nontraditional

$200

 

 

 

Go Figure! & the Manchester Library

have teamed up for a

Women's Night Out!

 

Lighten up and have some fun ladies!  Come to the Manchester Library on Thursday, March 30th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

If you can't come for all of it then come for what you can.  Snacks will be provided and seating is limited.  Call the Library for more information - 871-3921.

Click Here for Flyer for this Event

More about the speakers...

Stephanie Goodin has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994 when she graduated from the Seattle Massage School.  She has practiced full time for the last two years in Port Orchard and Manchester.  Patricia Grimes, a retired Social Worker (MSW, ACSW) has traveled extensively studying meditation and then teaching meditation classes. She had a clinical practice in Seattle for over 30 years where she utilized meditation in nearly all aspects of her work.

You will learn how to relax your mind and body through techniques used in Reflexology and Meditation in just a few minutes a day.  Reflexology uses hand massage to stimulate healing and relaxation in the body.  Learn Reflexology by massaging areas on the hands that correspond with regions and organs of the body to boost the immune system and reduce negative stress.  This do-it-yourself therapy can improve circulation, enhance relaxation, reduce body tension and promote wellbeing.

Meditation has been practiced in all cultures throughout the ages.  In our chaotic culture it might seem as if there is no time for one more thing on our busy schedule.  Yet adding meditation could be the gateway to better health, a peaceful mind, and a more joyful and loving state of being.  Most of us take our breath for granted.  It is the most powerful element of our existence.  We have all heard the expression "breathe of life."  To breathe is to live and our breath is a tool we could use to change our lives.

 

MANCHESTER MEDICAL

Wondering about the new doctor in town?

Dr. Sharman's specialty is Internal Medicine. He is seeing patients every Wednesday, and provide primary care for adults.  Jocelyn DelaRosa is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner caring for adults, and will see patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  At this time, Dr Sharman is actively searching for another physician so that they can be available in the clinic everyday.  They are hoping to have an open house in the next couple of months and will let us know when. 

 

Tax Help at the Library

The Manchester Library is hosting AARP's FREE TAX-AIDE tax help this year. 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.
 
  •  Feb.  2nd - 9th - 16th - and 23rd   4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  •  March 2nd - 9th - 16th - and 23rd  4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  •  March 30th  - No Tax Aide Help
  •  April 6th and 13th - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

 

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


The Manchester Crime Prevention / Public Safety Group (MCP/PSG) meets every Thursday at 6:45 am at the Manchester Family Inn.  They are 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.  The date will be announced soon, so please check back.
 

 

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 Crime Prevention, Sewers, Building Height Restrictions and the Haida Park, plus a 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).

 

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. 

 

 

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.

 

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: 10/18/2008