Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
SATURDAY JULY 27
Comedy Night (18+) 7:00 p.m. Admission $15. 3 new Boston comedians come to the WCP and bring with them big jokes! This is an 18+ event. Bring your blankets or chairs and your sense of humor for a night full of laughs. Tickets available at https://www.eventeny.com/events/comedy-night-at-the-park-10217/ Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Robinson Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater, Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
TUESDAY JULY 30
StoryWalk with the Winchendon CFCE 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Join us for an reading adventure! Discover the exciting stories we have waiting for you on the library lawn. Each child will receive a free book while supplies last. This week: Dear Yeti by James Kwan. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY JULY 31
Stan's Country Jams at the Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Join us for lunch and enjoy some Country Jams with Stan!! At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon.
Travel Story Share 6:00 p.m. For all adults and teens. Practice the art of storytelling! Come share your 5-minute story about your travel adventures (or misadventures)! For more info, call the library at 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
THURSDAY AUGUST 1
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is Burgers and all the fixings by the House Chef. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
Adult Paint Night 6:30 p.m. Join local artist Julie Harrold as she guides you in step-by-step instructions to recreate a beautiful painting. Limited Space, Registration Required. To register, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or email bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com. Sponsored by the The Friends of the Beals Memorial Library.
SATURDAY AUGUST 3
Stray Cat 5K Run or Walk 8:00-11:00 a.m. $35 per person includes complimentary t-shirt. Kids walk for free! Dogs welcome on leash. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m., walk/run starts at 8:30 a.m. Begins at Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Rd. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stray-cat-5k-walk-or-run-tickets-945356696327. 100% of proceeds benefit Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue.
Massachusetts State Chili Cookoff 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. "The Beast of the East." Come to compete, come to taste, or just come to have some fun! For 35 years, The Kiwanis Club of Winchendon has hosted this state final where the winner goes on to compete in the WORLD Championship! If you'd like to compete this year, find more information https://www.chilicookoff.com/cookoffs. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
Movie Night at the Park 8:30 p.m. $5 per person, kids 10 and under free. Tonight's show: Shrek. Movies start at dusk. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Drinks and snacks will be on sale at the youth change makers cart and go back to supporting the youth in Winchendon. Sponsored in part by Fidelity Bank. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
Box Fort Building 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of box fort building. Stretch your imagination and work with other kids on a giant creation that you can play in! Free to join, all materials provided. For more info, call the library at 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
Box Fort Building 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of box fort building. Stretch your imagination and work with other kids on a giant creation that you can play in! Free to join, all materials provided. For more info, call the library at 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
THURSDAY AUGUST 8
Box Fort Building 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of box fort building. Stretch your imagination and work with other kids on a giant creation that you can play in! Free to join, all materials provided. For more info, call the library at 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
Outdoor Movie Night 7:00-9:30 p.m. (movie starts at dusk) Join us for some great family-friendly films on Thursday nights on the library lawn. Bring the whole family and some lawn chairs. Friends Book Sale & Concession Stand will be open from 6:00-8:00. Tonight's movie: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. This event is sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council, and the Friends of the Library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
Town Wide Yard Sale 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. To sign up, Facebook message Ahimsa Haven or email info@ahimsahaven.org. Google link to map will be created online OR stop by and visit Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue on 273 Central Street, Winchendon for a paper copy.
Winchenstock 2024 12:00-8:00 p.m.. 4th annual benefit concert for the Winchendon CAC. $20 donation, kids under 16 free with adult. Featuring The BIG RanDom, Fistful of Karma, TWO for the ROAD and Maggie Neff. Local food, beer and maker vendors. Tickets at showtix4u.com/event-details/81996, the Winchendon CAC (5 Summer Drive) and at the gate. Sponsored by Ashburnham Collision Center and LaPointe Law Offices. At the Robinson Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater, Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
THURSDAY AUGUST 15
Outdoor Movie Night 7:00-9:30 p.m. (movie starts at dusk) Join us for some great family-friendly films on Thursday nights on the library lawn. Bring the whole family and some lawn chairs. Friends Book Sale & Concession Stand will be open from 6:00-8:00. Tonight's movie: The Wizard of Oz. This event is sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council, and the Friends of the Library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
FRIDAY AUGUST 16
G.A.R. Park Summer Concert 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Remedy will be performing. Free to all, bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council. At G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
SATURDAY AUGUST 17
Everything Animals Day 2:00 p.m. A fun day full of all kinds of animals! Music by Mr. Aaron and his band with opportunities for the kids to learn about the instruments. Food will be available for purchase from the CAC/Kiwanis Food tent and ice cream will be available from Pops Sweet-Harts Ice Cream Truck. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
THURSDAY AUGUST 22
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
Outdoor Movie Night 7:00-9:30 p.m. (movie starts at dusk) Join us for some great family-friendly films on Thursday nights on the library lawn. Bring the whole family and some lawn chairs. Friends Book Sale & Concession Stand will be open from 6:00-8:00. Tonight's movie: The Jungle Book (live-action version). This event is sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council, and the Friends of the Library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
SATURDAY AUGUST 24
Andersen Daniels 7:00 p.m. Admission $15. Anderson has toured around the country and opened shows for Country stars such Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, and Justin Moore. He has won the award for New Artist of the Year from the Midwest Country Music Organization in 2019, followed by a nomination in 2020 for Male Vocalist of the Year and in 2022 was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, Album and Songwriter of the Year. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of great country music right in your back yard. To get advance tickets, go to www.eventeny.com/events/anderson-daniels-concert-10215/. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Robinson Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater, Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
THURSDAY AUGUST 29
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
Around the World Day 2:00 p.m. Travel around the world without ever leaving Winchendon. Enjoy different types of activities from all different places around the world. Enjoy music from Mr. Strickland and give yourself a taste of culture and within our Community Park. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and ice cream will be available from Maddy's Ice Cream Truck. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Trailer Park Murder Mystery Dinner Benefiting Ahimsa Haven Rescue 6:00-9:00 p.m. It's The Annual W.T Trailer Park BBQ and this year's blast is going to be one to remember. Well known in the community and by the law enforcement agencies for its after-hours fights, double-crossings, and illegal happenings, this BBQ is the reciepe for disaster. With too much history and not enough space, something is bound to happen to send one of the guests over the edge....another one to their death. Tickets include the mystery show, a buffet dinner ( vegetarian option available, please email us) and dessert. Dinner, show and fun...for only $50 p/p We have 12 Participant Roles--Please choose tickets for Participant ONLY it you want to be one of the characters in the show. We will send out further info if you are participating in a role. DRESS IN YOUR TRAILER PARK OUTFIT
Non Participant - Please choose tickets if you want to be a guest and enjoy the show. TRAILER PARK OUTFITS OPIONAL
Cash bar, 50/50 raffle and Basket Raffles!! All kinds of chances to be a winner! Join us for some laughs and fun Benefiting Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue! At Williams Restaurant, 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner, MA. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trailer-park-murder-mystery-dinner-benefiting-ahimsa-haven-rescue-tickets-860522996447
Half Way to St. Paddy's Day with Slanté 7:00 p.m. Admission $10. Slanté is the premier Celtic band in Boston! 2 members hailing from Winchendon where their roots are. This event will not just be a concert but a full St. Paddy's celebration right in the middle of September. Bring your blankets or chairs to sit and enjoy the evening. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Robinson Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater, Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25
Winchendon Music Festival: Colin Davin, Guitar 7:00 p.m. Colin Davin has emerged as one of today's most dynamic artists. Performance highlights include concertos with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and Richmond Symphony; collaborations with guitarist Sharon Isbin, violinist Tessa Lark, and cellist Edward Arron; and solo and chamber music performances at the Aspen Music Festival and Maui Classical Music Festival. In 2015, Davin appeared as a featured musical guest on the final season of The Late Show with David Letterman in duo with the late Jessye Norman. Davin is the Director of Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory. Free to the community. At the Murdock Whitney House, 151 Front St, Winchendon.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Winchendon Music Festival: John McKean, clavichord 7:00 p.m. John McKean is a harpsichordist and musicologist based in Boston, MA, where he serves on the faculty of the Longy School of Music. Additionally, he is the Assistant Treasurer for The Boston Clavichord Society. McKean performs with leading American and European ensembles, including Apollo's Fire, Emmanuel Music, the Catacoustic Consort, Camerata Vocale Freiburg, and has appeared with the Jacksonville, Naples, Portland (Maine), and Pittsburg symphony orchestras (among others). He counts among his live radio broadcasts performances on NPR, BBC Radio 3, and Deutschlandradio Berlin. Free to the community. At the Murdock Whitney House, 151 Front St, Winchendon.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27
Winchendon Music Festival: John Arcaro & Band 7:00 p.m. A professor at the Berklee College of Music, John Arcaro has performed with Boston Musica Viva, Nick Brignola, Richie Cole, Hal Crook, Alan Dawson, Paquito D'Rivera, Jon Faddis, Fred Lipsius, Bob Mintzer, Bob Moses, Jimmy Mosher, Rebecca Parris, Gray Sargent, Carol Sloane, Ed Thigpen, Bill Watrous, Phil Wilson, and others. He's recorded with Garrison Fewell, George Garzone, Jamey Haddad, Skip Hadden, John Lockwood, Jimmy Madison, Michael Moore, Jack Pezanelli, Bill Pierce, and Mark White on the Brownstone, BCM, and TBA labels. Arcaro is a member of numerous jazz ensembles and big bands, including the Worcester Jazz Orchestra. Free to the community. At the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28
Winchendon Music Festival: Yoko Hagino, piano 7:00 p.m. In addition to performing solo and chamber repertoire, Yoko Hagino has appeared as a soloist with Osaka Century Orchestra, UMass Boston Chamber Orchestra, Key West Symphony Orchestra, and White Rabbit Sinfonietta. Hagino is a prize winner of the Steinway Society Piano Competition, the First International Chamber Music Competition, the All-Japan Selective Competition of the International Mozart Competition, and Chamber Music Competition of Japan. In addition to teaching at Concord Conservatory of Music, she has been a staff pianist at the Boston Conservatory and has led workshops at Morgan State University, Longy School of Music, and Berklee College of Music. Free to the community. At the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Winchendon Music Festival: Andrew Arceci & WMF artists 7:00 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist, Andrew Arceci has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Recording credits include APM Music/Juice Music, Cedille Records, Centaur Records, Music & Arts, NPR, PRI, Silent Witness––television series by BBC One (UK), BBC Radio 3 (UK), Novum (UK), Bôlt Records/Monotype Records (Poland), Deutsche Harmonia Mundi (Germany), and Deutschlandradio (Germany). Free to the community. At the Murdock Whitney House, 151 Front St, Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5
Haunted Trails 4:00 p.m. Haunted trails is back at the Park! The Clark YMCA will be hosting their Trunk or Treat first, then we will have our annual Pet Parade and on to the haunted trails. Live music from Neon Alley. When you get hungry, the Kiwanis/CAC food tent will be on site selling all your favorite items. If you would like to volunteer as a haunted person please reach out to Tnewton@winchendon-ma.gov. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12
Fall Festival 2024 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. All of Central Street, Winchendon. For a vendor application, see https://www.townofwinchendon.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif8401/f/uploads/fall_festival_application_tow_2024.pdf. For updates, follow https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717066458. For more info, contact Nicole Roberts at nroberts@winchendon-ma.gov or 978-297-3537. Volunteers are needed and welcome!
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Pickleball 9:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Friends Book Sale 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Browse a wide selection of used books, DVDs, puzzles, music and more that the whole family will love. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. We are also happy to share that we are now accepting DONATIONS! Item acceptance is at the discretion of the Friends. All items not accepted WILL be returned to the donor. Donations will ONLY be accepted during book sale hours. Donations should not be deposited in the Library's book drop-off box.
We will NOT accept the following:
* Textbooks of any kind
* Encyclopedias
* Dictionaries
* Any item that contains obsolete information (i.e. medical books)
* Any item in poor condition (scratched or damaged)
* VHS or Cassette Tapes
AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
Pickleball 9:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Yoga 10:15 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
WEDNESDAYS
Pickleball 9:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Bingo! 12:30-2:30 p.m. $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Meet-Up With the Kiwanis 6:30 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS EACH MONTH. All are welcome! Come join in community projects, make new friends, make your community better, have some fun! Younger folks welcome. For more information, call Cailte Kelly, 978-413-9930. Hosted by Kiwanis of Winchendon MA. At the Clark Memorial YMCA Community Room (in new gymnastics building down by the bike path), 155 Central St., Winchendon.
THURSDAYS
Pickleball 9:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Friends Book Sale 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Browse a wide selection of used books, DVDs, puzzles, music and more that the whole family will love. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. We are also happy to share that we are now accepting DONATIONS! Item acceptance is at the discretion of the Friends. All items not accepted WILL be returned to the donor. Donations will ONLY be accepted during book sale hours. Donations should not be deposited in the Library's book drop-off box.
We will NOT accept the following:
* Textbooks of any kind
* Encyclopedias
* Dictionaries
* Any item that contains obsolete information (i.e. medical books)
* Any item in poor condition (scratched or damaged)
* VHS or Cassette Tapes
Porch Nights at the WHCC 5:30 p.m. Starting May 18: Come join us for our summer favorite - Thursdays on the porch! Bring some wine, cheese, or snack and beverage of your choice and enjoy the beautiful mansion! Tour our buildings at your leisure and go back in time at this beautiful property! Weekly through Sept 12. At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.
Winchendon Farmers' Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock Ave and Grove St, Winchendon. Weather permitting.
FRIDAYS
Pickleball 9:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Story Time at the Beals 10:00 a.m. Join us for a fun half hour of stories with Ms. Kristin and Ms. Melissa. This program is in partnership with the Winchendon Community Playgroups & CFCE. Contact the library at 978-297-0300 for more information. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. Starting Feb 16
SATURDAYS
Shopping Transportation to Rindge for Seniors 9:15 a.m. Leaves from the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Winchendon Farmers' Market 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock Ave and Grove St, Winchendon. Weather permitting.
SUNDAYS
Murdock Whitney Mansion and Isaac Morse House Sunday Open House 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come explore the Murdock Whitney Mansion and Isaac Morse houses! You have the opportunity to explore guided, or unguided at your own pace. We have freshened up the buildings, and added new exhibits! Check it all out and grab a tasty slush at PJ'S Slush STOP inside Seppies at the Morse House. It is FREE to tour, but of course donations are never turned down!! Weekly through October 6. Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St, Winchendon.