This year's Salmon Bake was a huge success!  Thanks to everyone who participated in this fund-raising event for the Library.  And special thanks to all the volunteers who made this event possible, including The Whistling Oysters, who entertained us for the whole day!

The MCA put on a small Kids' Carnival this year during the Salmon Bake, and everyone had lots of fun.  We would like to thank Chess Master Will Fugat, who played up to three games of chess at a time against any opponents looking to test their skill. This turned out to be a very popular booth, and we hope to have Will back again at future events.

Congratulations to Brennan S. who won the alien drinking cup filled with gumballs. Brennan guessed that there were 90 gumballs and came closer than all the other guesses (there were actually 101) - great job!!

We'd also like to thank Alene & Shirlee for manning the Project Linus table as well as for providing a non-partisan voter's registration booth. 

Click here to see all of the photos!

Check out our website for the full story on the Salmon Bake and Carnival, including a virtual-tour put together by our own Anne Cisney. 

Go there now!

Click here for more details!

The MCA challenges you to join us between now and September 11th in making home made blankets to be distributed through Project Linus to local kids in need. We have launched the Blanketeer Challenge as a way for Manchester to make a real contribution to our community on September 11th, a day of remembrance.

To a child who has lost his home in a fire or an infant in intensive care, the tangible presence of their very own home made blanket can bring immeasurable comfort. Providing Project Linus with blankets also supports the police and fire fighters competing in the September 11th Freedom Fighter Challenge triathlon in their work with local children.

See all the details on the MCA website.

September 11th Triathlon

Click here to read all the details.

Public MCC meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Manchester Library community room. Current topics of discussion focus on the formation of the council and its bylaws.

If you live, work, or vacation in Manchester, you may be interested in the activities of the MCC.

Click here to visit the MCC homepage.

Did you know that you could buy all your vitamins and supplements right here in Manchester? Marie is our local vitamin guru and can answer your questions on most supplements. Just click on the logo to find out more about BioScience.

Don't forget to check out the Library this summer for lots of great activities!

Teens will love the "She Blinded Me With Science" program with Janine Donoho on August 18th... she will be teaching the Far Eastern tradition of Mehndi (tattooing with henna), as well as giving belly-dancing lessons.  

Click here to see all the Library events!

NEXT MEETING is

Wednesday, August 4th

7:30 PM at the Manchester Library

Community Room

Annual membership in the Manchester Community Association costs only
$10 per person, or $20 per household.

Membership entitles you to vote on the activities of the association, and dues go directly to the
kitty from which community events such as the Manchester Street Fair are funded.

Membership fees are payable by check or cash, and may be submitted in person at any
MCA meeting (details below) or mailed to:

The Manchester Community Association

PO Box 603

Manchester, WA 98353

Click here to print out our membership application form.

Thinking about joining? Come to a meeting and see what we're all about! Meetings are held on the
first Wednesday of every month in the Manchester Library Community Room, at 7:30 pm.
We would love to see you there!

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e-mail with 'remove' on the subject line. 

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