Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28
United Parish Trunk or Treat 5:00-6:00 p.m. In the church parking lot. At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
Winchendon Lions Coat Drive 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Rain or shine! Please donate new or lightly used Coats, Hats, Gloves and Snowsuits. (All sizes needed). All donations will be redistributed to those in need through the CAC courtesy of the Winchendon Lions. At the Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central Street, Winchendon.
Clark YMCA Trunk or Treat 3:00-4:30 p.m. For this fun Halloween event, YMCA staff and volunteers will decorate their trunks and will hand out candy to families who walk through. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a spooky good time! This event will be held in the YMCA lower parking lot between the field house and the main building. Parking will be available in the upper parking lot and along the basketball courts. For more information or to volunteer, contact Julie Whittemore at 978-297-9622 or email j.whittemore@clarkymca.org
Howl-ween Pet Parade 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Check-in at 3:45 p.m.) Bring your pet in costume to parade around the Clark Memorial YMCA field! (Be sure your pet is agreeable to this and can deal with the situation) 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. At Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon. Sponsored by Winchendon Recreation Department. Pre-registration required--register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-ween-pet-costume-parade-tickets-424204486037?fbclid=IwAR10HbmxW9hCjZaH1yEpiPVC6p33zQozcdLFnPCD-5iylPy44AIK0ZISqqk
Snowbound Club Halloween Party 7:00 p.m.- midnight. Entertainment by The BIG RanDom. Prizes for costumes. $20 per person--bring a new canned good item for the local food pantry and get $5 off! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
MONDAY OCTOBER 31
Winchendon Trick or Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween trick-or-treat time in Winchendon.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3
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 soup and sandwiches. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5
Bike Path 5K Walk/Run Race Benefits the Harper Grace Memorial Scholarship.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8
State Election Day 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Vote at Old Murdock Senior Center, second floor, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
Spaghetti Supper and Bag Auction 4:00 p.m. Supper begins at 4:00 p.m., bag auction will begin at 6:00 p.m.. At the Winchendon American Legion Post #193, 295 School St.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu is roast turkey holiday dinner with all the trimmings. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Day Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served after the ceremonies. At the Winchendon American Legion Post #193, 295 School St.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17
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 lasagna dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25
Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Drop off your new, unwrapped donations of toys to be distributed to families in need. At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Holiday Wreath Making Class 2:00- 5:00 p.m. $50 per person, all supplies provided. Refreshments will be served. Raffles all afternoon. Sponsored by Winchendon Recreation Commission. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wreath-making-tickets-445296352377?fbclid=IwAR3MIX6vg5VDRhv4Dvu6OFsuuHAtlRf-xR2LiRZeIyHHEF92ODuNibBOgqo. At Town Hall, 109 Front St., 2nd floor.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26
Holiday Craft & Business Market 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Handmade products, crafts, local businesses, raffles. All proceeds benefit the Winchendon Springs Lake Association. For more info, contact allthingsrepurposed@yahoo.com. At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 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 chicken pot pie. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3
Festival of Lights Holiday Craft Fair 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.
Festival of Lights Table Setting Display 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. At the Old Centre Church. Come view elegant holiday displays of vintage china and place settings. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.
Festival of Lights Tree Lighting 5:00-7:00 p.m. At the G.A.R. Park, Grove Street and Murdock Avenue, Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu is TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10
2022 Holiday House Tour 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the multiple well decorated homes around town. Start at the Murdock Whitney, and make a day of touring these beautiful buildings! Sponsored by and beginning at the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.
Holiday Bazaar 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Two floors of local crafters and vendors, plus the holiday cookie sale. At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Holiday Brass Concert 4:00 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Enjoy classical and holiday favorites performed by the Harrisville Brass Quintet, featuring members of Winchendon Winds. Free admission, donations welcome. 126 Central Street.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 15
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 parishioners' potluck. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu is Beef Burgundy holiday dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)
AND COMING UP...
FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023
One Book, One Community Author Visit Time TBA. Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the One Book, One Community Town-Wide Read selection Hey, Kiddo, will give a talk and book signing at Murdock Middle High School Auditorium as the culminating event of the Town-Wide Read. Sponsored by Beals Memorial Library. At Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2023
Grand Opening Times TBA The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Performing Arts Amphitheater will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the Winchendon Community Park. Live music, entertainment, food, free parking. For more information, call 978-297-5410. www.facebook.com/Winchendoncommunitypark, www.winchendoncommunitypark.org/ At the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive off Maple St.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023
Winchendon Fall Fest 2023 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for the 7th annual Winchendon Fall Fest! On Central Street, Winchendon.
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Library Book Sale has been suspended until the library's infrastructure project is complete. The space is being repurposed for the provision of basic library services while building upgrades are undertaken. The Book Sale will return when the project is complete. Unfortunately, donations cannot be accepted at this time. As always, the Friends appreciate our generous donors and patrons. They help us to to support a wide array of library programming and activities.
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
CAC Farm Stand 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
WEDNESDAYS
CAC Farm Stand 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. BINGO! $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. 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
Preschool Playgroup 2:00-3:00 p.m. For families with children up to age 8. Join us for an afternoon of free play, a craft, story time, and music & movement. Masks required for anyone over 2 years old. Presented in collaboration with the Winchendon CFCE. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300 or email CFCE Coordinator Kristin Moran at kmoran@winchendonk12.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
Porch Nights at the WHCC 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Thursday for some great conversation and exploration of our museum. Bring some snacks, and pull up a rocker and enjoy! 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 Veterans' Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.
SATURDAYS
Winchendon Farmers' Market 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.