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Make your Own Candle at Windsor Historical Society During February Vacation
Tired of dark days and looking for something fun to do with your children or grandchildren during February vacation? From Monday, February 15th through Friday, February 19th from 10a.m. to 1 p.m., join us at the Windsor Historical Society’s Hands-On-History Learning Center and make your very own hand-dipped paraffin candle to take home. More>


Windsor Holds Freight of Unseen Wonders at the Windsor Art Center
MELANIE SAVELLI
Sick and tired of visiting museums that cycle through the same types of paintings? Follow the train tracks to the old Windsor Freight House to discover original works at Windsor Art Center. More>


Music and Dance of Africa and the Caribbean with Sankofa Kuumba at Windsor Historical Society
On Saturday, February 6 at 2 p.m., experience the richness and astonishing beauty of African culture through dance, music, storytelling, and art which has flowed from Africa toward the Caribbean and the United States for centuries. Costumed musicians and performers from Hartford’s Sankofa Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium will take audience members on a journey through the African Diaspora, starting in Africa to honor the ancestors who came from there. More>


Northwest Park Hosts February Winter Camp For Children
Ford Parker, Northwest Park
Northwest Park is hosting a February winter camp. Registration begins now for students grades 1-6. What better way for your student to enjoy Feb. 15th- 19th School Break than at Northwest Park.
The camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended morning and afternoon care is available.
Students will enjoy hands-on nature and outdoor exploration through hikes, experiments, crafts and games with trained staff.
For more details and registration information, check out our website at www.townofwindsorct.com, call us at 860-285-1886, or register at the Northwest Park Nature Center located at 145 Lang Road, Windsor. The cost is $145 for Windsor students and $155 for non-Windsor. Students activity number 2252.041.


Help Windsor Historical Society
Build a New Windsor History Exhibition

Thanks to a planning grant from the Connecticut Humanities Council, Windsor Historical Society is excited to be planning a new and expanded exhibition on Windsor history to be installed sometime in 2010 or 2011. More>


2010 Windsor Almanac
Mailed December 31st.

After reading the children’s testimonies in this Almanac, any family contemplating a move to Windsor will have to conclude that Windsor is a kids’ paradise.
You’ll gain a fresh perspective of our town looking at it through the eyes of these young Windsor citizens. 
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE PDF COPY.


“Vote YES” Signs Bloom All Over Windsor
Windsor Volunteer Firefighters urge you to vote YES for an upgraded Hayden Station firehouse.  More>


Windsor Wade Fair
On November 7 - 8, 2009, the Windsor Wade Fair, a four-year tradition, will take place at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites in Windsor, CT.  More>

Civitans Participate in Adopt-A-Park Program
The Civitan Club of Windsor is participating in the Town of Windsor Adopt-A-Park program and has formally 'adopted' the River Walk on Rte 159 and Pleasant Street Park along the Farmington River. More>

First Thursday Winner Specials and Events
On October 1st, 2009, Kelly Koretz won $50 in Windsor’s First Thursday raffle. Koretz had entered the raffle at her daughter’s “favorite place on earth,” Windsor’s newest hair salon and photo studio, Hot, Rock, and Dye! More>

An Evening With Anne Farrow,
co-author of “Complicity”

Pulitzer Prize nominee Anne Farrow will speak at the Windsor Historical Society with the Windsor Conversation On Race Committee Thurs. October 29 6 PM.  More>

Support Windsor Civitan Fundraiser and Save Money Too!
The 2010 Entertainment Books are now available from the Civitan Club of Windsor and may be used immediately. More>

Open Barns Tour October 17th
On Saturday, October 17 from 1-4:30 p.m., Windsor Historical Society presents a rare opportunity for the public to tour a selection of historic Windsor barns and a tobacco shed. More>

Windsor Art Center Awarded one of the 2009 Bridge-Builder Awardslogo
As stated on the Town of Windsor's website:  "The Windsor Arts Center at the Freight House was selected based on their work in furthering the understanding of a culture through art. More>>

Illusory Meeting Places at Windsor Art Center
PATRICIA FAHY
“Illusory Meeting Places ” exhibit celebrates a twenty-five year dialogue between two New England artists, Karen Dolmanisth and Kathryn Myers. The title of this exhibition was drawn from a poem by the French surrealist writer Louis Aragon, “Under the hat of the Infinite, I escape indefinitely; do not search for me in my illusory meeting places.” More>>

Hayden Station Firehouse on November Ballot
JOHN KARAS, THE WINDSOR JOURNAL
WALKING DOG
State-of-the-art towers, pumpers, firetrucks and other equipment essential to protecting lives and property have one major drawback: They don’t fit into many of America’s older fire stations. More>>


Farmer's Market in WindsorFarmer's Market
First Town Downtown Farmers' Market runs every Thursday through Oct 29 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm right before the Summer Concerts on the green! Located at 240 Broad Street. Rain or Shine. More>>
Free Concerts on Thursdays
The free Concert on the Windsor Town Green series begins on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first concert of the season will feature Sounds of Frank, and is sponsored by Kimberly Hall. The Concert of the Windsor Town Green is organized by the First Town Downtown and the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. It has been in existence for more than 30 years. Further information about the concert series is available by calling 860-688-5165.
Private Religeous School at Nursing Home Site
Paul Essenfeld July 13, 2009
This Tuesday, July 14th, the Windsor Town Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing regarding the Madina Academy's request to open a private school and daycare facility at the old Windsor Hall Nursing Home site at 519 Palisado Avenue. The meeting starts at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, Town Hall. More>

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