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September 14 - 20, 2017
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35th Northwest Park Country Fair
Saturday, Sep 16, 2017

35th Northwest Park Country Fair
Save the Date: Windsor's 35th Annual Northwest Park Country Fair

For a full day of fun, family activities, good food and entertainment, come to Windsor's Northwest Park on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the 35th Annual Country Fair at the Park on Lang Road in Windsor, CT. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 17 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.)

Participate in the Cake Walk or Egg Drop Contest; Carve a pumpkin, Build a scarecrow; or just sit back and enjoy music by a variety of entertainers.
Windsor Art Center Opening Exhibit
Saturday, Sep 16, 2017

Windsor Art Center Opening Exhibit
Windsor Art Center Opens Piece By Piece: Selected works by the MIA (Mothers In Art) Artist Collective

On Saturday, September 16, from 5 – 7 p.m., Windsor Art Center kicks off its 10th anniversary celebration with an opening reception for Piece By Piece: selected works from the Mothers In Art (MIA) Artist Collective. This exhibit, which runs from September 16 through October 28, responds to the title question of Jacoba Urist’s May 21, 2015 article in The New York Times, “Why Can’t Great Artists Be Mothers?”

Urist writes, “The art world is full of enduring stereotypes… There’s the myth of th
Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run
Saturday, Sep 16, 2017

Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run
Annual Windsor Freedom Trail Run; presented by the Windsor Freedom Trail Committee-Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 5:30a.m. - 9:00am- starting point: Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 320 Hayden Station Road, Windsor. The Connecticut Freedom Trail recognizes the importance sites throughout the State that are associated with the heritage and movement towards freedom of African Americans. Windsor Freedom Trail Run provides individuals an opportunity to pay tribute to those who fled from the South in search of freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. The run is approximately 3.9 mile
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime on Wednesday, September 20 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM for ages 0 to 11 and their families
Calling All Windsor Men
Friday, Sep 15, 2017

Calling All Windsor Men
We want all fathers, father figures, grandfathers, uncles and or any other significant male caregivers in the town of Windsor to gather at the front doors of each school as we join together to welcome our children to school on Friday, September 15 in grand celebratory fashion. Connect with an energetic movement of Windsor men dedicated to uplifting a community, inspiring our children and encouraging academic achievement and excellence.

Gathering times at the front door of each school:
7:00 am - at Windsor High School & Sage Park Middle School
8:15 am at each elementary school

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Farmers' Market
Thursdays thru Oct 19

Farmers' Market
The First Town Downtown 2017 Farmers’ Market is gearing up for its 9th season! This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor Center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, candles and more.

The Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday June 29 - October 19 from 3:30-6:30pm and is located at 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor.
Tavern Trot
Sunday, Sep 17, 2017

Tavern Trot
11th Annual Union Street Tavern Trot
Sunday, September 17th, 2017
RUNNERS/WALKERS!!! Come rain or shine for our 11th Annual 3.5 mile road and trail race through historic Windsor Center. We are USATF certified #CT09017JHP & Manchester Road Race qualifier with electronic chip timing.

Early Entry Fee (by 8/31/17)- $25.00
Adult Entry fee (9/1/17 to noon on 9/16/17) – $30.00
Race Day fee- $35
Children ages 10-18- $15
Children under age 10- free
Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser
Monday, Sep 18, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser
Join us for a Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser Happy Hour at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 555 Corporate Drive in Windsor on September 18 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, raffles and music. Donation $20.00.
Windsor in WWI Exhibit Wrap-up
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

Windsor in WWI Exhibit Wrap-up
Most museums have exhibit opening parties, as did Windsor Historical Society for the opening of The Changing Face of War: Windsor Responds to World War I. The Society’s staff found so much of interest in this subject that they are holding an exhibit wrap-up program and sharing a global view of this war at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

Can you pinpoint the causes of World War I? Most people can’t so here’s your chance to get informed. The Society’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, John Mooney will look at the build-up to the war including conflicts and alliances evolving bet
Still Young Book Club
Thursday, Sep 14, 2017

Still Young Book Club
Are you looking for a low-keyed, fun book group to join? Join Windsor Public Library’s Still Young Book Club at Get Baked. This month’s book is The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Book Club will start at 7:00 pm but feel free to show up starting at 6:30 PM. Copies of the book will be available at the Main Library Lending Desk. Free. Please call (860) 285-1925 with any questions.
WCC Chili Challenge - Sunday!
Sunday, Oct 1, 2017

Main Street Matters Morning Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

Main Street Matters Morning Meeting
On Wednesday September 20th, 2017 join us at 8am at The Beanery to hear from our guest speaker, Patrick McMahon, new CEO of the CT Main Street Center. Please RSVP for this event by Friday September 15th.

First Town Downtown holds its Main Street Matter Morning meetings 3 times per year. FTDT members, center businesses, property owners, and Windsor citizens are all welcome to attend to get an update on the latest news and projects pertaining to the center of town.
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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
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
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
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
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