Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
SATURDAY JANUARY 14
Social Issue Panel Discussion: Domestic Violence 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. The Beals Memorial Library and the One Book, One Community Committee invites everyone to our Social Issues Panel Discussion series. The purpose of this series is to shine a light on some of the difficult issues we face as a community. Light refreshments will be funded by The Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts. Child Care & Translation Services for Spanish and ASL will be available for for all Social Issues Discussion Events. Pre-Registration is required for child care and Translation services. Social Issues Discussion Series is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Held at the Clark Memorial YMCA, Bud Fletcher Community Room, 5 Summer St., Winchendon. For more information please contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. To register, go to https://www.bealslibrary.org/townwideread
MONDAY JANUARY 16
MLK Day of Service 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Drop in at the CAC to serve, learn, support and share a hot cup of coffee and chili with your neighbors! Deb Kane is making some chili and Sunshine Cafe Coffee will be served free of charge! Come on down!!! MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service. Learn how you can make a difference in your town! At the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
THURSDAY JANUARY 19
SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Ballot vote on debt exclusion for the designs for the proposed new Fire Station, followup to vote at Fall Special Town Meeting. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 5:45 p.m. for takeout meals. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is American chop suey, salad and dessert. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25
Reader's Choice Book Club 6:00 p.m. A new non-traditional book club with a monthly "theme" instead of a set book. Readers can choose a book that matches the "theme." Open to teens and adults, the book club will meet on the last Wednesday of each month. The theme for January is "coming-of-age." Library staff can provide a curated list of recommendations. For more information, visit the library or bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY JANUARY 26
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 Swedish Meatballs. 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.)
On the Same Page Book Club 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month's book is The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. "One of the most important and beloved Latin American works of the twentieth century, The House of the Spirits is an enthralling saga that spans decades and lives, twining the personal and the political into an epic novel of love, magic, and fate." Copies are available at Beals Memorial Library. At the Winchendon CAC, 275 Central St.
SATURDAY JANUARY 28
Glass Art Making Class 2:00 p.m. presented by Winchendon Recreation Commission and Wicked Glass Art. Learn the unique art of Wicked Glass Art. Broken glass is used to create a dazzling snowman that shimmers in the light. An epoxy resin finishes the piece which will be available to take home the same day. Tickets on sale after Dec 12, only $25. Click here to buy tickets. Class will be held in Town Hall, 4th Floor, 109 Front St., Winchendon. For more information, call 978-297-5410 or email Tnewton@townofwinchendon.com
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 5:45 p.m. for takeout meals. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3
MMH Musical Performance 7:00 p.m. Murdock Middle High School will put on Matilda: the Musical. Tickets are $10 for adults and children age 11 and older, $7 for children 10 and under, free for Senior Citizens. At the Murdock High School auditorium, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4
MMH Musical Performance 7:00 p.m. Murdock Middle High School will put on Matilda: the Musical. Tickets are $10 for adults and children age 11 and older, $7 for children 10 and under, free for Senior Citizens. At the Murdock High School auditorium, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9
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 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 FEBRUARY 11
Valentine's Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00 p.m. Come out and celebrate Valentine's day with your person! Tickets include a mystery, soup or salad, choice of dinner entree (beef, chicken, fish, and vegetarian), dessert and some wine!! Don't miss this awesome event right here in Winchendon!!! Don't forget to buy the right tickets to be a participant if you want to be IN the action!! Tickets $55 - $100. Click here to buy tickets. At the Carriage House Restaurant, 660 Spring St., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 5:45 p.m. for takeout meals. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23
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 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 FEBRUARY 25
String Art Class 2:00-4:00 p.m. presented by Winchendon Recreation Commission and Catherine Bosse. Project colors are fully customizable. For all ages. $35 per person. Class will be held in Town Hall, 109 Front St., Winchendon. For more information, call 978-297-5410 or email Tnewton@townofwinchendon.com
AND COMING UP...
MONDAY, MARCH 13
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 7:00 p.m. At the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2023
Town Wide Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 a.m. Join us for the annual Town Easter Egg Hunt. Games, prizes and visits with the Easter Bunny! Don't miss it. This year more eggs than ever! There will be a rain date of April 2nd. Ages 0-12 are welcome to participate. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department. At Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr.
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 3:00-9:00 p.m. The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Performing Arts Amphitheater will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the Winchendon Community Park. Live music performed by Cashwood, Kilroy, Faceless Hobos, Bodega Dog, Eddie Raymond, The Shriners and more. Food, drinks, activities, fireworks. free parking. For more information, call 978-297-5410 or email Tnewton@townofwinchendon.com. www.facebook.com/Winchendoncommunitypark, www.winchendoncommunitypark.org/, www.townofwinchendon.com/recreation-commission. At the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive off Maple St.
FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023
Second Annual Food Truck Festival 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Food trucks galore, battle of the bands and plenty of drinks. Be there or be square. At GAR Park, Murdock Ave. & Grove St., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY JULY 1, 2023
Picnic in the Park 11:00 a.m. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. July's theme is "All American BBQ." Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 7, 2023
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers TBA. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 14, 2023
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers TBA. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 21, 2023
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers TBA. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 28, 2023
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers TBA. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2023
Picnic in the Park 11:00 a.m. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. August's theme is "Lazy Hazy Dayz of Summer." Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Picnic in the Park 11:00 a.m. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. September's theme is "Back to School Blowout." with a Nerf gun war! Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
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.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2023
Picnic in the Park 3:00 p.m. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. October's theme is "The Haunted Park." Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Picnic in the Park Time TBA. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. Theme TBA. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2, 2023
Picnic in the Park Time TBA. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. Theme TBA. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
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
Love'n Local Farm Stand 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
WEDNESDAYS
Love'n Local Farm Stand 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside 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
Love'n Local Farm Stand 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
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.
FRIDAYS
Love'n Local Farm Stand 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.