Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17
Crochet & Knitting Circle 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come learn how to crochet or knit! Beginners to experts are welcome. Patterns and basic instruction (if needed) will be provided. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, 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 is Lasagna. 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 Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean. "Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn't easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it's always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It's easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izzy discovers a clue to her previously unknown father's identity… and he's none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess." Copies are available at Beals Memorial Library. At the Winchendon CAC, 275 Central St.
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
THURSDAY MARCH 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 pulled chicken with tomato and mozzarella salad. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY MARCH 3
Crochet & Knitting Circle 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come learn how to crochet or knit! Beginners to experts are welcome. Patterns and basic instruction (if needed) will be provided. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon.
THURSDAY MARCH 9
Beals Book Club 3:00-4:00 p.m. Beals Book Club is a discussion group that allows avid readers to discuss the themes, plots, and characters of selected books. Participate in an exchange of ideas, observations, and reactions to the current selections. In the Town Hall 4th Floor Conference Room, 109 Front St., Winchendon.
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 will be Peachy Pork Chops. 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 MARCH 11
Social Issue Panel Discussion - Mental Health 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Part of the One Book, One Community Town-Wide Read. With panelists Marillisa Strand, Madison Eldredge (Parent Professional Advocacy League Youth Leadership Team), Ann Berube (Parent Professional Advocacy League) and Kelci Schultz (Local Outpatient Therapist). The purpose of the Social Issues Community Discussions is to shine a light on the difficult topics, and to give voice to the many residents who have not typically been heard, including youth, and those who are experiencing, or have experienced, the trauma of these problems. Pre-registration required for translation services or child care. Light refreshments funded by The Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts. At the Bud Fletcher Community Room, Clark Memorial YMCA, 5 Summer Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
MONDAY, MARCH 13
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING 7:00 p.m. At the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
THURSDAY MARCH 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 hot dogs and French fries. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY MARCH 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 will be Irish 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.)
FRIDAY MARCH 24
Morton E. Converse Tournament of Plays time TBA. At Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
SATURDAY MARCH 25
Flower Arranging Class 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join us for a flower arranging class with To Each His Own Design. Tickets are $25 dollars per person BUT the 1st 5 tickets to use code SPRINGFLOWERS will get $5 off!! To register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-flower-arranging-tickets-519189629157 . At the Winchendon Town Hall Second Floor Auditorium, 109 Front St.
Morton E. Converse Tournament of Plays time TBA. At Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
THURSDAY MARCH 30
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 will be Easter 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...
SATURDAY APRIL 1
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.
THURSDAY APRIL 6
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 macaroni tuna, salad and dessert. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY APRIL 13
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 will be Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew). 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.)
THURSDAY APRIL 20
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 Shepherd's Pie. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY APRIL 28
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.
MONDAY, MAY 1
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Old Murdock Senior Center, second floor, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon.
THURSDAY MAY 4
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 taco salad and all the fixings. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
MONDAY, MAY 15
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7:00 p.m. At the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
THURSDAY MAY 18
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 pork and mashed potatoes. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY MAY 24
Murdock Pops Concert time TBA. Murdock Middle High School choirs and bands spring performance. At Murdock Middle High School auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.
SUNDAY JUNE 4
Winchendon Winds Concert Band 2:00 p.m. "Win Winds" opens its 2023 season with the first of four concerts. Refreshments sold on the lawn before and during concert. Free admission. At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
SATURDAY JUNE 10
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.
SUNDAY JUNE 11
Winchendon Winds Concert Band 2:00 p.m. "Win Winds" continues its 2023 season with the second of four concerts. Refreshments sold on the lawn before and during concert. Free admission. At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
SUNDAY JUNE 18
Winchendon Winds Concert Band 2:00 p.m. "Win Winds" continues its 2023 season with the third of four concerts. Refreshments sold on the lawn before and during concert. Free admission. At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
FRIDAY JUNE 23
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
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." Featured performer Winchendon Winds Concert Band in their final concert of the 2023 season. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 7
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers: The BIG RanDom. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 14
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers: Mr. Strickland. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 21
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers: Ron Morey. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY JULY 28
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers: The Faceless Hobos. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
FRIDAY AUGUST 4
2023 Summer Concert Series 6:00 p.m. Performers: Perfect Alibi. At the G.A.R. Park, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
SATURDAY AUGUST 5
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 AUGUST 12
Winchenstock 2023 12:00-9:00 p.m. A benefit concert for the Winchendon Community Action Center, "Love 'n Local." Featuring local rockers including the BIG RanDom, Mid Life Crisis and TWO for the ROAD. Food trucks, vendors. At the Winchendon Community Park Performing Arts Center, 88 Ingleside Rd, Winchendon. Nusic sponsored by LaPointe Law Offices.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2
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
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
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
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
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.