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March 16 - 22, 2017
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WIN-TV 35th Anniversary Happy Hour
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

WIN-TV 35th Anniversary Happy Hour
Join WIN-TV as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary! On March 3, 1982 WIN-TV incorporated. We are celebrating with a special happy hour, introducing our anniversary cocktail, the "Win-tini." There will be great raffle prizes, happy hour food and drink specials and a chance to come out and meet the WIN-TV staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Come join us!
Weekend Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals
Weekends

Weekend Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals
Weekend Cross-country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals at Windsor’s Northwest Park

Beginning January on Saturday and Sunday you can rent equipment to cross-country ski or snowshoe at Northwest Park through snow-laden forests and fields. Rentals are available from the Warming Shed on weekends only, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Children and adult sizes are available. Snow conditions permitting. A 6” base is required. The rental fee is $10.00 for Windsor resident and $15.00 for non-resident. Call for conditions 860-285-1886.

Visit www.townofwindsorct.com/recreation or call 860-285-1886 Northwes
Love Local Market
Saturday, Mar 18, 2017

Love Local Market
Hop into spring with us at our premier handmade artisan market! Looking for some goodies to fill those Easter Baskets? Look no further, we have some awesome vendors with great handmade things that will help you out.

Join us along with The Nutmeg Collective as we put on an fun filled market of talented vendors from all over this amazing state!

Saturday March 18: 10am - 3pm
Sunday March 19: 10am - 3pm

We will be highlighting some of our vendors here on this page to show you some of the fantastic goodies that they will be bringing to us.

As always, there is parking in our back parking lot as
World War I Exhibit Opens
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017

World War I Exhibit Opens
A century ago, in April of 1917, the United States entered what was called the Great War, now called World War I. To commemorate this anniversary, Windsor Historical Society has opened its newest exhibit: The Changing Face of War: Windsor Responds to World War I on March 22, 2017. The exhibition is supported in part by Connecticut Humanities.

America entered the war reluctantly; memories of Civil War horrors still resonated strongly in many inter generational American households. In an era before radio, film, television, and social media, compelling and colorful chromolithographed posters
Home Buying 101 seminar
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017

Home Buying 101 seminar
Join us at this free seminar to learn the benefits of buying a home: what you can afford, why be pre-approved, what PMI consists of, what is included in closing costs and much more.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Space limited; please reserve your spot by contacting Laura Provost at Laura.Provost@360fcu.org or at 860-627-4238.
Glass Etching Workshop
Monday, Mar 20, 2017

Glass Etching Workshop
Turn your dollar store glass and second-hand finds into one of-a-kind gifts and treasures. The Windsor Public Library will be hosting a Glass Etching Workshop from 6:30PM – 8:30PM where you’ll learn in our hands-on environment and take home your own project. Bring one of your own pieces to transform or use a piece that we’ll have on hand. Registration is required as space is limited. Free. 860-285-1918.
After School Art
Monday, Mar 20, 2017

After School Art
New After-School Art Program specifically designed for children ages 7 & up with hands-on, interactive art making will be starting March 6th. Each student will be guided through a variety of art projects by the talented Michelle Hawran, B.F.A. at the Windsor Art Studios (Train Station)
Classes are held each week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays beginning March 6th from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. The cost is $30. Pay by the Friday, 3PM before each week. Visit http://www.windsorartcenter.org/classes-and-workshops/afterschoolart/ to register or for more information.
This is the link of the class, as wel
35th Beat the Clock Auction
Saturday, Mar 18, 2017

35th Beat the Clock Auction
Join us for the 35th Beat the Clock Auction on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Congregation Beth Ahm
located at 362 Palisado Avenue in Windsor

This popular Windsor tradition is fun for people of all faiths! The doors open/Preview at 7 p.m. and the auctions start at 7:30 p.m.

Auctioneers include: JOHN CARMON of Carmon Community Funeral Homes, Channel 3’s Chief Meteorologist BRUCE DEPREST - a Windsor High graduate, and Windsor High Football Coach PAUL BROXTERMAN

Live auctions, Silent auctions, Bon Appetit auctions, Beat the Clock Auctions with bidding as little as 50 cents, Free door prize r
Windsor Art Center Artist Talk with Gus Mazzocca
Saturday, Mar 18, 2017

Windsor Art Center Artist Talk with Gus Mazzocca
The Windsor Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition entitled MULTIPLES: Printmaking featuring Gus Mazzocca with works by Michael Siporin Levine and Matthew Clay-Robison, which will run March 11 through April 22, 2017. This exhibition includes works from the career of UConn Professor Emeritus Gus Mazzocca, an internationally-exhibited printmaker-artist, as well as two of his former UConn printmaking students and current working artists, Michael Siporin Levine and York Gallery Director and artist, Matthew Clay-Robison.

An Artist Talk featuring Gus Mazzocca will be held on Sa
Creamy Spring Gnocchi
Monday, Mar 20, 2017

Creamy Spring Gnocchi
Make this creamy gnocchi to dress your leftover ham and spring veggies. This simple gnocchi recipe is made from potato, flour and eggs and creates a mild, pillowy texture that is delicious.

Register online www.windsoradulted.org $19 plus $10 grocery fee
Lincoln Center - Danish String Quartets
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017

Lincoln Center - Danish String Quartets
The Windsor Public Library will be screening performances from Lincoln Center this spring. This month our screening will be Danish String Quartets: A Little Night Music. One of the most exciting young string quartets on the world stage arrives at the Kaplan Penthouse for its Mostly Mozart debut with a fascinating program that begins with Mozart’s arrangements of The Well-Tempered Clavier. These screenings will be the Third Tuesday of the month. The show runs from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Free. 860-285-1918.
2017 Shad Derby Family Bowling Fundraiser
Sunday, Mar 19, 2017

2017 Shad Derby Family Bowling Fundraiser
The Shad Derby Committee is inviting bowlers of all ages and abilities, families, clubs and businesses to participate in the Bowling For Shad Derby event on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Bradley Bowl in Windsor Locks. Check in is at 1:30pm.

Tickets are $15 per person and includes bowling shoes and two games. Each lane will have teams of six.

There will be friendly competitions amongst family, friends, clubs, organizations and local businesses. Please join us for a fun afternoon! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shad Derby, Windsor's Most Beloved Festival and loc
It's Felting Cats and Dogs
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017

It's Felting Cats and Dogs
Explore the technique of needle felting and create a miniature look-alike of your beloved four legged friend. Students will learn how to construct a proportional cat or dog with "skeleton" and use a special barbed wire needle to sculpt a firm felted animal friend. Please bring your favorite pet picture for reference.
Register now at windsorct.org
Rough Edges Art Productions & Windsor Art Center

Rough Edges Art Productions & Windsor Art Center
Rough Edges Art Productions & Windsor Art Center
Spring 2017 Fine Art Classes
Now Enrolling


The Windsor Art Center Studios, at 35 central Street, Windsor will offer 8 different art classes and a Saturday workshopbeginning in April. One of the 8 classes will offer teens an opportunity to try their hand at cartooning after school. Classes fill quickly so register early at windsorartcenter.org. Information about a particular class can be had by calling 860-508-3186.


Classes offered include Clay Sculpture, The Figure in Terracotta,with LeaAnn Cogswell on 6 Monday mornings, 9:30 AM – 12:30 P
Shad Derby Kick-Off at Back East Brewery
Friday, Mar 17, 2017

Shad Derby Kick-Off at Back East Brewery
Join us for the Shad Derby Kick-Off sponsored by the Exchange Club of Windsor on Friday, March 17th at 7:00 PM at the Back East Brewery located at 1296 Blue Hills Avenue in Bloomfield. The cost is $25 per person. Beer tastings, appetizers and raffles prizes!!!

For more information or to purchase tickets call Kristin Hoffman 860.997.4439 or TJ Selig 860.463.1164

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Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Mar 4 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 11 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Mar 11 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Mar 12 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Mar 13 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 16 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 17 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 18 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 22 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 25 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 2 at L.P. Wilson
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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