Urban Lodge Brewing Co.

UR Community Cares is having the 3rd Annual Graffiti Battle, on Sunday, 5/17/26, at URBAN LODGE BREWING in Manchester.
Artists will be live from 1-4pm, creating artwork on a canvas on the same theme and the audience will judge the artwork and bid on the work as a fundraiser for our organization.&nbsp; Performers will be showcasing their talent during the event to add to the Manchester Arts &amp;&nbsp;Culture community.

You can register here to be an artist or performer:&nbsp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYzw207pOlt7UEgC1ckBUItcHIrbKMiILzJ7lYzeeZJ45LTQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYzw207pOlt7UEgC1ckBUItcHIrbKMiILzJ7lYzeeZJ45LTQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor</a>
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Local Event: Graffiti Battle 2026

Hartford County

Manchester

Connecticut

Graffiti Battle 2026

UR Community Cares is having the 3rd Annual Graffiti Battle, on Sunday, 5/17/26, at URBAN LODGE BREWING in Manchester.
Artists...

Elm Street, Manchester, CT, 06040

Join us for a FREE, family‑friendly adventure on the Cheney Rail Trail!&nbsp;Check out the view from inside the trail:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/3aPYp__rHtA?si=EtVBFyuFxBk2yZ18" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/3aPYp__rHtA?si=EtVBFyuFxBk2yZ18</a>
Cheney Rail Trail (2 Mile) Treasure Adventure 
📅 Saturday, May 30th 
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) 
📍 Cheney Rail Trail&nbsp;
Register here:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/RqWnKgfNk66oM9oc6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/RqWnKgfNk66oM9oc6</a>
Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride while taking part in a fun scavenger hunt along the trail! This inclusive community event is perfect for all ages and features:
✨ Meet the Manchester Pet Mayor 
📚 Guided tour with the Town Historian 
☕ Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee 
🎶 Music &amp; giveaways 
🚲 Cycling Without Age rides
👉 Registration is required and check‑in takes place at the trail entrance between 8:30–9:00 AM.
The event will feature a wide range of vendors, activities, and community partners, including a DJ; Bike 4 All; Watch For Me CT; Loom City Cycles; Bike Walk Manchester; Bike Bolton and Mansfield, Cycling Without Age Manchester; Women on Wheels; Susan Barlow’s History Walk; a Doodlegram Card Making Station; Manchester's Pet Mayor Tito; TOMS Coffee Truck; AMS; Bike Walk CT; the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT); John Bolduc; Rebecca Fowler; and Change the Script, all coming together to share resources, activities, and opportunities that promote health, movement, creativity, and community connection.Park at Little Theatre of Manchester and walk/ride along Elm Street, cross Forest Street, and head to the Start Line at the end of Elm Street.
All are welcome—bring your bike, helmet, and water bottle if riding. 
📲 Share your experience and tag UR Community Cares!

Local Event: Cheney Rail Trail (2 Mile) Treasure Adventure

Cheney Rail Trail (2 Mile) Treasure Adventure

Join us for a FREE, family‑friendly adventure on the Cheney Rail Trail! Check out the view from inside the...

Manchester Blind &amp; Low Vision Support Group Tuesday, June 2nd, 10 am-12 pm
Come to pick up the new 2026 Blind &amp; Low Vision Resource Directory, demo smart glasses, CCTV's and many other vision assistive technology. Ask questions, share information and learn about what is available.
Location: 153 Spruce Street, Manchester (Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center) Parking behind the building, along Florence Street and handicap-accessible parking at the building.
📆 Mark your calendar, spread the word, and invite friends and family! 📞 Register today: 860-430-4557&nbsp;&nbsp; 📧 Email: info@urcommunitycares.org

Local Event: Manchester Blind & Low Vision Support Group

Manchester Blind & Low Vision Support Group

Manchester Blind & Low Vision Support Group Tuesday, June 2nd, 10 am-12 pm
Come to pick up the new 2026 Blind & Low Vision...

Center Springs Park

Save the Date -- Families in Motion 250 Walkathon, Sat. June 13th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Center Springs Park, Manchester.
UR Community Cares presents Families in Motion 250, a fun family walkathon in partnership with the Town of Manchester Department of Leisure, Family, and Recreation. This event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. We will have 10 challenge stations, giveaways, music, Cycling Without Age Manchester rides, and much more fun for the whole family. Dress to impress with your most patriotic gear!

Local Event: Families in Motion 250

Families in Motion 250

Save the Date -- Families in Motion 250 Walkathon, Sat. June 13th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Center Springs Park, Manchester.
UR...

Michelle Puzzo

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Executive Director and Co-founder of UR Community Cares.
Physical Therapist.
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Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Tolland County

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Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

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West Hartford

Treat the moms in your life to a morning of fresh flavors, seasonal dishes, and the kind of service that makes the day feel truly special. Whether it’s a family gathering or an intimate celebration, we’ve crafted a menu designed to make every moment memorable.
Secure your table now and give Mom the brunch she deserves.&nbsp; Call Liz at 860.282.0298 to secure your spot!&nbsp;&nbsp;Brunch is from 10am to 2pm. Roma's dining menu will be available from 2pm to 8pm for delivery, pick up or dine in.&nbsp;

Local Event: Brunch at Romas!

East Hartford

Brunch at Romas!

Treat the moms in your life to a morning of fresh flavors, seasonal dishes, and the kind of service that makes the day feel...

Sage Insurance Solutions, LLC

Join us for this monthly, casual social for Solo Agers looking for conversation with their peers over a cup of coffee.
Are you over 60, aging alone, and looking to meet people? Join us!
We meet the SECOND WEDNESDAY at 2:30 pm each month. This is an opportunity to get out and meet other local Solos in a safe and welcoming environment. Are you over 60, aging alone, and looking to meet people? Join us!
Sage Insurance Solutions is our host and conveniently located with free parking and easy to find and get to from Tolland, Manchester, Vernon, East Windsor, Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Glastonbury, Ellington, Rockville, and South Windsor Connecticut.
RSVP TO ATTEND.&nbsp;We look forward to meeting you!
This event is sponsored by <a href="https://soloagersconnect.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="cursor: pointer;">SoloAgersConnect</a> and <a href="https://sageinsurance.net/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="cursor: pointer;">Sage Insurance Solutions</a>.
Need more information? Call (860) 930-3253.

Or, contact us <a href="https://soloagersconnect.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="cursor: pointer;">HERE</a>.

Local Event: Solo Agers Coffee Social in Tolland

Solo Agers Coffee Social in Tolland

Join us for this monthly, casual social for Solo Agers looking for conversation with their peers over a cup of coffee.
Are you...

PREVIEW&nbsp;TODAY&nbsp;the $25,000 Worth of *New* Goods &amp;&nbsp;Services Up for BID on our website - New Items still being added daily!
*** When visiting the Auction Site On Mobile Devices - Select the Menu Button at the bottom of your Screen to Preview Items or to buy tickets**
<a href="https://onecau.se/stjoseph-auction2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">onecau.se/stjoseph-auction2026</a>
The St Joseph Church Men’s Club is holding a Goods &amp; Services auction in the church hall at 5pm on May 16, 2026, to raise funds for the expansion of our religious education program.
Bid Remotely or In-Person starting May 9th
·Purchase an In-Person Ticket.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Person Tickets include Food and are limited! Tickets can be purchased directly on our event site, at the church office, or after weekend Masses.
·Purchase a Remote Ticket – If you, friends, or family would like to participate in the auction remotely but will not be able to attend. Items purchased remotely can be picked up after the event in our Church Office.
If you have any questions about this event, or about making a donation or volunteering to help with the event, please feel free to contact Steve Caruso our event chairman at 860-478-4087, or via email at <a href="mailto:scaruso1@expressmedals.com">scaruso1@expressmedals.com</a>
Thank you in advance for your kind and generous support. 
St Joseph Church Men’s Club

Local Event: St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction

St Joseph's Church Goods & Services Auction

PREVIEW TODAY the $25,000 Worth of *New* Goods & Services Up for BID on our website - New Items still being added daily!
***...

Town of West Hartford

The Celebrate! West Hartford&nbsp;FUNd&nbsp;RUNS&nbsp;are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash and a 5K race, these events have something for ages 3-83+. Held in conjunction with the Town's two-day outdoor festival, it's a great opportunity for individuals or whole families to enjoy a healthy activity together while supporting West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the&nbsp;The Town That Cares&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Leisure Services Scholarship Fund&nbsp;which helps children from low-income families attend swimming lessons, camps during school vacations and other life-enhancing programs throughout the year.
- The morning starts with a non-competitive Kids' K around Blue Back Square for kids up to 10 years old with medals for all finishers. - The 5K course takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic paved Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. This course is USATF certified (#CT24001JHP). - After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent. - Known for giving great rewards, prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third place 5K finishers in the male and female divisions in ten age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+. - The overall first place male and female finishers as well as to the first place male and female from West Hartford (one per winner) receive prizes valued at at least $100. The first place male, female and over 65 finishers also get trophies. - All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+. - 5K (only) participants who register by May 22 are guaranteed a race T-shirt.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143578/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Celebrate West Hartford FUNd RUNS: 5K & Kids' K

Celebrate West Hartford FUNd RUNS: 5K & Kids' K

 The Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a...

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Graffiti Battle 2026

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1:00 PM

Urban Lodge Brewing Co., 47 Purnell Pl, Manchester, CT

Cheney Rail Trail (2 Mile) Treasure Adventure

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9:00 AM

Manchester, CT