By RENATA ROBINSON
Executive Director, Manchester Main Street

NORTH MANCHESTER — The dog days of summer are finally here and North Manchester’s downtown storefronts have been spruced up with a new batch of colorful student artwork.

Manchester Main Street’s Historic Preservation and Design, and Promotion and Art committees have again collaborated with Manchester Community Schools’ art teachers and downtown building owners for this latest installation on display through October. Come downtown to shop, eat and stroll.

Over 200 creations from elementary, intermediate, junior high and high school students fill the windows of 14 storefronts on Main and Walnut Streets.

And, for a full day of art and entertainment, plan on attending the Eel River Arts Festival from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The Art Fair will be held in the scenic Eel River Gardens overlooking the Eel River, in the heart of historic downtown North Manchester.

The event is free to the public, and features local artists, live music, delicious food, art demonstrations and kids craft activities.

For additional Eel River Arts Festival event information, visit Manchester Main Street’s website, Facebook or contact Renata Robinson, Manchester Main Street Executive Director, at (260) 901-6045 or [email protected].