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What's Going on in Windsor

June 23 - 30, 2022
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Farmers Market
Thursdays

Farmers Market
First Town Downtown’s Farmers Market opening day is June 23rd! The market takes place every Thursday this summer and fall through October 20 at 240 Broad Street. Enjoy a variety of fresh, locally grown produce and specialty items.

Enjoy opening day with musical entertainment by our very own “Tomaca.”

Open from 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Bart's Cruise Night
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

Bart's Cruise Night
Family friendly classic car night every Wednesday through the summer from 4:30 pm to Sunset! Live Music by Tony D! New expanded menu at Bart's Drive In Restaurant, 55 Palisado Avenue, in Windsor.

Come check out a huge variety of classic cars, enjoy the music and food, all to benefit Mary's Place!
Wildlife in Connecticut
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022

Wildlife in Connecticut
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Want to learn more about our CT Forest Friends? Miss Bonnie has a special hands on program about wildlife here in CT. We will have fur pelts, material about the foods they eat, how to know what animal was in your yard by their tracks and more!
This program is for ages 5-12 years old.
Register at windsorlibrary.com/register-for-kids-programs/
2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts Now Available

2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts Now Available
2022 Special Edition Shad Derby T-shirts are now available for purchase at WIN-TV and The Windsor Chamber of Commerce office.
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Windsor Shad Derby festivities happily returned in 2022! These shirts are available for a limited amount of time and make great gifts! T-shirts can be purchased on the WIN-TV website at https://win-tv.org/shad-derby-merchandise/ and are also available in person at the WIN-TV studios located at the LP Wilson Community and at Windsor Chamber of Commerce office.
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Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challng
Saturday, Jul 9, 2022

Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challng
The Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challenge is taking place now! July 9 - 22, 2022.

Our creative upcycled pollinator planters will be viewable at their sponsor business locations (thank you, sponsors!) from July 9th to July 22nd.

Planter Map:
https://viewer.mapme.com/windsor-monarch-fest

Vote For Your Favorite:
https://www.firsttowndowntown.org/vote/

Bid on a Planter:
https://facebook.com/firsttowndowntown
Planters are being put up for bid on our Facebook page a few every day - keep an eye on them!

Auction Rules:
https://www.firsttowndowntown.org/programs/the-windsor-monarch-project
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Jun 30, 2022

Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Join leader Wayne Rioux for coffee with fellow area veterans on the last Thursday of each month from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Enjoy coffee, conversation, information on veteran’s benefits, and a monthly “hot topic”. This group is not exclusive to seniors. If you know an area veteran that may benefit from joining the conversation, please invite them!

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Concert on the Green
Thursday, Jun 23, 2022

Concert on the Green
Concert on the Green with Doug Maher Quartet
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022.
from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

First Town Downtown invites you to a concert on the green sponsored by the First Town Downtown Board of Directors featuring the Doug Maher Quartet from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Free. No Rain Date.
Contact 860-247-8982 for more info.

Doug Maher Quartet plays a variety of jazz styles and is headed up by famed Windsor High School musician and teacher, Doug Maher, and includes two other Windsor WHS graduates: Ken Fischer class of ‘71 who has taught at Loomis for many years, and acclaimed NYC jazz musician
Newgate Farms Offering Fresh, Seasonal Veggies

Newgate Farms Offering Fresh, Seasonal Veggies
Tis the season! Newgate Farms is offering CSA of fresh, seasonal veggies to be picked up once each week at our farm. Sixteen weeks, June thru October.

CSA - Community Supported Agriculture. Members support the farm by buying their produce in advance, therefore helping us cover the expense of growing our crops. As a member, you are guaranteed a share of Newgate Farms’ freshly harvested seasonal produce each week during the CSA season. Our produce is picked within hours of your visit to our farm. This ensures that we can continue to offer our own community the freshest produce available whi
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Jun 26, 2022

Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Have an art project you need materials and/or advice for? Stop into the studio classroom during open hours to use the space and materials for your personal project, and receive guidance from local artist Michelle Hawran (if you wish!)

You MUST sign up at least a day in advance to ensure no more than 4 students will be in the classroom at one time. Each student will have their own table and sanitized materials, and masks are required. If you are feeling sick, please to do not attend.

Sign ups are in one-hour increments, and the list of materials included in the classroom is as follows:
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Second Annual Clothing Drive
Jun 25, 2022

Second Annual Clothing Drive
The Connecticut Cat Connection will be kicking off it’s second annual clothing donation drive this Saturday, April 23rd, and will run every week through June 18th. C.C.C. works in partnership with Saver’s Thrift stores’ FUNDrive Program,which recompenses the Cat Connection monetarily, for all
collected donations. Items accepted include gently-used clothing, linens, curtains, towels, shoes, belts, back-packs, blankets, pillows and bedding. Donations can be dropped off at the adoption center, located at 40 Stevens Mill Lane,Windsor, CT. Please gather clothes and household textiles in bag
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Jun 28, 2022

Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Windsor Public Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free.
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Events

First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Nov 26 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Nov 30 at L.P. Wilson
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Nov 30 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 1 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 3 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Transportation Comm. Mtg
Dec 3 at online
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 8 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 10 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
Board of Directors Mtg
Dec 10 at online
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Dec 11 at online
Alzheimer's Support Group
Dec 12 at Virtual
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Dec 14 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Dec 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Dec 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Dec 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Nov 26 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Nov 24 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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