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April 20 - 26, 2017
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Northwest Park Coffeehouse Concert
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017

Northwest Park Coffeehouse Concert
The Novel Ideas in Concert

The Friends of Northwest Park are pleased to offer an evening of country folk with The Novel Ideas on Saturday April 22ed at 7:30 pm at the Northwest Park Nature Center in Windsor.

The Boston-based quintet, featuring Daniel Radin, Sarah Grella, Danny Hoshino, James Parkington, and Nick Mitchell, combines the best elements of heartfelt songwriting with gorgeous instrumentation. While their folksy sound falls somewhere in between The Head and The Heart and The Avett Brothers, the band creates a blend of pastoral, harmony driven and plaintive Americana that con
Controlling Invasive Plants
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

Controlling Invasive Plants



Before you put spade to sod learn about Invasive Plants


The Windsor Conservation Commission and the Windsor Garden Club are co-sponsoring a Public Education Forum on Invasive Plants, Thursday, April 20, at the Windsor Town Hall from 6:30-8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this Free Forum to lean about types of invasive plants, how they are impacting our natural habitats, landscapes, and personal property; and what can be done to control them.

Featured presenters are Todd L. Mervosh, PhD, General Manager of TM Agricultural & Ecological Services, LLC and James Govoni, President of
Budget Informational Workshops
May 3 and 4

Budget Informational Workshops
Informational budget meeting for Windsor residents presented by CT Votes and the League of Women Voters at locations and times listed below. Town Manager, Peter Souza and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Craig Cooke will present information on the upcoming budget. Three informational sessions will be held for the public about the town budget. Meetings will be held on
April 20 at 10:00 am at L.P. Wilson Community Center
May 3 at 6:30 pm at Poquonock School
May4 at 7:00 pm at the Community Center at 330 Windsor Avenue .

The seventh annual 1040EZ Run
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017

The seventh annual 1040EZ Run
The seventh annual 1040EZ Run, a 5K Road Race to benefit the Windsor Police Cadets, presented by The Hartford and Integrity Graphics, Inc, will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Oliver Ellsworth School, 730 Kennedy Road, Windsor, CT.

Walkers are welcome.

The Race starts at 10:40 AM. Registration is from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The cost is $20.00 to pre-register ($25.00 After April 15, 2017).

Race highlights include chip timing, easy on-line registration, free injury assessment and pre/post-race massages, goodie bags (first 100 to register), music, a pre-race warm-up
Certified Babysitter Training
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017

Certified Babysitter Training
American Red Cross Certified Babysitter’s Training Class will be held at 330 Windsor Avenue Community Center from 9:00am – 3:30pm on Saturday, April 22 . Babysitter’s Trainingis designed to teach 11-15 year olds how to: respond to emergencies with first aid, rescue breathing and more, make good decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with parents, recognize safety and hygiene issues, manage young children, feed, diaper and care for infants, and start a babysitting business! Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certification card. $90.00 per participan
Shad Derby Wine & Beer Tasting
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017

Shad Derby Wine & Beer Tasting
This 5th annual Shad Derby event is sponsored by the Windsor Woman's Club. It will take place on Saturday April 22, 2017 from 6:30-9pm at The Saint Gabriel Church Hall, 379 Broad St., Windsor , CT 06095. The cost is $30 per person.

Attendees must be over 21 years old or older. You will be able to sample local beer and wine. Appetizers will be served by Windsor's own Dom's Broad St. Eatery !! There will also be a silent auction.

Proceeds to benefit Windsor Woman's Club Scholarships.

For tickets please go to:
http://gfwcwindsorwomansclub.orgprt.tripod.com/
or contact ?Ginny Conroy at 860.30
Preservation & Why It Matters
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

Preservation & Why It Matters
You are invited to join Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Circuit Rider Gregory Farmer, Assistant Town Planner Abby Kenyon, and Historic District Commission Chair Steve Rubino at Windsor Historical Society on April 20, 2017 at 7 p.m. for a FREE discussion about what historic preservation is and why it matters in Windsor, and statewide. In conjunction with the unveiling of Windsor’s Historic District Commission’s new guidebook, discover more about The Historic District Commission’s work in Windsor and the statewide impact of historic districts. For a more personal look, we’ll hear fr
Junior Farm Apprentice Program
Through May 26

Junior Farm Apprentice Program
Join the staff at Northwest Park for a 6 week program which runs each Friday afternoon from April 21st through May 26th at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM The “Jr. Farm Apprentice” program offers an opportunity for students ages 8-12 years old to experience a connection between raising healthy livestock, growing a variety of plants and eating well. Experience Spring on the farm at Northwest Park! Students will learn homesteading skills such as feeding livestock, collecting eggs, spinning wool, growing and harvesting vegetables and cooking. The cost is $65.00 for Windsor residents, $75.00 for non-reside
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Shad Derby 5K Road Race & Fun Walk
Saturday, May 20, 2017

Shad Derby 5K Road Race & Fun Walk
The Shad Derby 5k Road Race & Fun Walk sponsored by the Windsor Kiwanis will be held in Windsor Center on Shad Derby Day. The race now features electronic timing provided by the Last Mile Racing Co and for an additional fee on line registration.

The 5K Run and 2.5K Fun Walk will begin and end at the Elm and Broad Street (Route 159) intersection in Windsor Center, Windsor, Connecticut 06095. Registration will start at 8:45AM on race day. Start time is at 10:00AM for both the Run and Walk. Parking is available in Windsor Center and at Sage Park School. There is a discount for preregistration.

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Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Feb 4 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 8 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 9 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 11 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Feb 11 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Feb 12 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Feb 13 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 16 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Feb 17 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 18 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Feb 22 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
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
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Jan 30 at L.P. Wilson
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Feb 4 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Feb 4 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Feb 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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