Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Back to School Night at Lickity Splitz! 5:00-8:00 p.m. Let's celebrate the new school year! A portion of profits will be donated to the Memorial and Toy Town Elementary Schools PTO. At Lickity Splitz, 231 Main St., Winchendon.
Singo is Back! 8:00-10:00 p.m. Come play! No cost to join! Win prizes! Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Opening Season at the Amphitheater - Reminicients 7:00 p.m. Oldies. Tickets $20, or season ticket for $120, available at https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/1811039/events. At the Winchendon Community Park Performing Arts Amphitheater, 86 Ingleside Rd.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14
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 enchilada casserole. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
Opening Season at the Amphitheater - Flock of A**holes 7:00 p.m. 80s Rock n' Roll. Tickets $20, or season ticket for $120, available at https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/1811039/events. At the Winchendon Community Park Performing Arts Amphitheater, 86 Ingleside Rd.
Beginner Lessons with Marylee 7:00-8:30 p.m. No experience necessary! $10 per person. All genres music. Cash bar available. Come join the fun! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
50th Anniversary Celebration 12:00-11:00 p.m. Family fun event! Games from 50 years ago throughout the afternoon and food available too. 6pm - chicken and ribs bbq dinner - $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 7pm-11pm music & dancing. Come celebrate & reminisce about the past 50 years! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA
Winchendon Cub Scout Pack 193 Free Movie Night 5:00 p.m. Learn about Scouting for boys and girls age Kindergarten through 5th grade, with Cub Scout Pack 193. Join us for a free movie night! For more information see https://www.cubscoutpack193.com/ or email ccpack193@gmail.com. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16-17
Family Weekend at Winchendon Community Park
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. Winchendon Wheels. Decorate your bike or any type of "wheels" and be in the bike parade. Participate in the bike ride down to Grout park and get a free lemonade when you arrive. There will be the all purpose bakery out there serving up food until 2:00 p.m. Stay tuned, as we are hoping for a special surprise as well!
At dusk join us for a showing of Parent Trap at the amphitheater. Concessions will be for sale.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. participate in our Family Olympics event!! Grab your brother, sister, mom, dad, kids, cousins or friends and get your team of 3 or more together. Don't forget to have a fun time creating a team name and shirts to wear for this big day. Teams will compete in 8-12 games for the title. Fired up 4 Pizza will be on site selling pizza that day as well.
Tickets from $5 to $35 per person, kids 5 and under free. Get tickets and more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-weekend-tickets-643280107117
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Winchendon American Legion Riders Chapter 193 Poker Run 11:00 a.m. Raffles and 50/50. Sign in at 11, KSU at 12 noon. 1st stop Orange, MA, second stop Baldwinville, MA, 3rd stop Ashburnham, MA. 2pm food will be served at the Legion. $20 per rider, $15 per passenger. Starts at Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21
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 Stuffing Casserole by Sue Laythe. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
Winchendon American Legion Riders Chapter 193 Bike Night 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, music, 50/50 and basket raffles, bar will be in the pavilion serving beer and wine. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22
Singo! 8:00-10:00 p.m. Come play! No cost to join! Win prizes! Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23
Opening Season at the Amphitheater - Whiskey Johnson 7:00 p.m. Rock n' Roll. Tickets $10, or season ticket for $120, available at https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/1811039/events. At the Winchendon Community Park Performing Arts Amphitheater, 86 Ingleside Rd.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
"Hot Rods for Furballs" Car Show 12:00-4:00 p.m. Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Do you have a favorite car you want to show off? We would love for you to come! $15 per car to enter. Live music, 50/50 raffle, Bull Spit Food truck, Fidelity Ice Cream truck. All proceeds benefit Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue. At Bull Spit Brewing, 4 Summer Dr., Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27
Avoiding Internet Scams for Seniors 11:00 a.m. Winchendon PD Ofc. Blair will give a presentation for seniors on recognizing and avoiding Internet scams and crime. All interested seniors are welcome to attend. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28
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 chicken dumpling soup. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Fall Flu & Booster Vaccination Clinic 10:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Free Concert at the Amphitheater: Billy and the Jets 7:00 p.m. Hits of Elton John and Billy Joel. Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Concessions by Moe's Sweet Eats and Bull Spit Brewing. Free, but please register for the event at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billy-and-the-jets-wcp-tickets-641612368867. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation, Jacoby Tree Service and the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation. At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
Beginner Lessons with Marylee 7:00-8:30 p.m. No experience necessary! $10 per person. All genres music. Cash bar available. Come join the fun! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Opening Season at the Amphitheater - The Green Sisters 7:00 p.m. Folk. Tickets $10, or season ticket for $120, available at https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/1811039/events. At the Winchendon Community Park Performing Arts Amphitheater, 86 Ingleside Rd.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 5
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7
Winchendon Fall Fest 2023 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for the 7th annual Winchendon Fall Fest! Pie Baking and Pie Eating Contests in the Clark parking lot, 10:00 a.m. On Central Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12
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 OCTOBER 14
Ladies' Retreat with Jeanne Doyon 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. United Parish Church of Winchendon is hosting a Ladies' Retreat with Jeanne Doyon, who will speak on "Sisters Together." Registration is $36, includes snacks, lunch and program. Please contact the church at 978-297-0616 for additional information or to register. Last day to register is October 1. At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.
The Haunted Park Community Day 2:00-9:00 p.m. Free and open to all. Trunk or Treat by the Clark YMCA in the soccer field. Pet parade, haunted trails, live music by Plead The 5th, and more. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission, Mathieu Ford and the Winchendon Cultural Council. At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Rd.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 15
Crafternoon - Felted Pumpkin 2:00 p.m. Make a felted pumpkin craft with In the Meadow Farm. $35 per person. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 109 Front St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21
Haunted Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00-9:00 p.m. Another spooky fall event happening right here in Winchendon!! Be a bystander and try to solve the mystery or be a participant and emerse yourself fully in this interactive experience. Tickets are $50 per person and will sell out FAST!! Grab yours here at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-mansion-murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-694767296687. At the Murdock Whitney Mansion, 151 Front St., Winchendon. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 26
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 OCTOBER 28
Annual Adult Halloween Party 8:00-11:55 p.m. Music by MLC (Midlife Crisis). Costume prizes! $20 per person with $5 off with food pantry donation. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA
AND COMING UP...
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3
Annual Turkey Raffle 7:00 p.m. As always the 1st Friday in November! Free chowder & chili. Basket Raffles & Door Prizes too! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4
Fall Community Day Time TBA. Free and open to all, at the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Rd. Theme TBA. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
Harvest Day at Winchendon Community Park 1:00-4:00 p.m. Enjoy our giant cornucopia and donate a food item to be donated to the Senior Center. Hunt our turkey for a chance at a prize. It's also National Doughnut Day so enjoy a donut and some hot cider, as well. Plus much more! At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9
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.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19
Crafternoon - Terrarium Class 2:00 p.m. Terrarium class with Cindy Carvill. $35 per person. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 109 Front St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30
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 DECEMBER 2
3rd Annual Festival of Lights 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Free and open to all. Craft fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. "Winter Wonderland" from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (gingerbread house contest, reading onstage with our Elf, build a snowman) Tree lighting 5:00-6:00 p.m. View downtown Central Street with all the new decorations. Participate in the "Cookie Crawl" with participating locations. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission. At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr., and all around town.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 3
Crafternoon - Decoupage 2:00 p.m. Decoupage class with Michele Thorne. $30 per person. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 109 Front St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 7
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14
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 DECEMBER 16
Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Sale Times TBA. Do some Christmas shopping with local crafters and vendors at UUCW's annual Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Sale! Cookie varieties and pre-order information forthcoming. At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 21
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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 28
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-SUNDAY APRIL 27-28, 2024
Wyndonshire Renaissance Fair all weekend. Hazza! We will be hosting the first Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire this year! Come see the tension between the Red Baron, The Green Queen, and the Blue King come to life in our beautiful town of Wyndonshire. Also, experience the magical and mystical adventures of fairies, mermaids, trolls and more. Visit the bazaar to pick up your medieval wares, smoked turkey legs and mead. There will be demonstrations, performances, music and more. There will be something for everyone at this Faire and we want everyone to enjoy. We encourage everyone to dress up and immerse themselves in this exciting experience. Tickets are $20 and kids 16 and under are free! or grab a weekend ticket for just $35 and attend both days. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr. More info at www.facebook.com/events/317984730678635
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Monday Art 10:00 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 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
Line Dancing Lessons 10:00-11:00 a.m. All ages welcome! At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Love'n Local Farm Stand 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr.
PPAL Family Networking and Social Group 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Are you looking for parent to parent support? Do you need help finding resources to support your child or have questions about services? If you answer "yes," you should definitely attend! This group meets both in person and via Zoom. At the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr. AND Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85808687434. Funded by the MA Department of Mental Health. For more info contact ParentSupportGroup@PPAL.net. www.PPAL.net, www.facebook.com/PPAL. (No meeting the 5th Tuesday of the month.)
WEDNESDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Love'n Local Farm Stand 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. Inside the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr.
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.
Sunshine Café 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come support youth programs and your community by enjoying fair trade coffee, herb tea, fresh pastries and treats at this 100% youth-run enterprise! More info at www.winchendon-cac.org/youth-cafe. At the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
THURSDAYS
CFCE 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. Presented in collaboration with the Winchendon CFCE. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
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! 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.
Sunshine Café 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come support youth programs and your community by enjoying fair trade coffee, herb tea, fresh pastries and treats at this 100% youth-run enterprise! More info at www.winchendon-cac.org/youth-cafe. At the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
FRIDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Sunshine Café 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come support youth programs and your community by enjoying fair trade coffee, herb tea, fresh pastries and treats at this 100% youth-run enterprise! More info at www.winchendon-cac.org/youth-cafe. At the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
Community Bowling 5:00-9:00 p.m. $25/hour for up to 5 people, shoes included! All proceeds go to the Winchendon CAC and Youth Changemakers. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available to purchase from the Sunshine Café. Register for a lane at https://calendly.com/wcac_appointment/bowling?fbclid=IwAR2gO-8RaAwSUhBp01sGsbPQQoe2HMc3-TIfKg0N0zLT6K6gpv0gE723T4I&month=2023-09 or in person at the CAC. At the Winchendon CAC (formerly Playaway Bowling), 5 Summer Dr.
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.