Tonight, Thursday, May 30, Northwestern Connecticut Community College’s 53rd Commencement will be held at the Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street, Torrington,  at 6:30 p.m.  For more information about Commencement, please go to the college’s website: http://www.nwcc.edu, or call 860-738-6300. Congratulations to all the graduates!
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 Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m., join the Winchester Land Trust and hike the trails at Houlihan Woods and the Michael Giordano Tribute Area. Meet at the Houlihan Woods parking area on South Road.
The bobolinks are nesting at
Hurlbut Field and at the
Houlihan Woods/Micheal Giordano Tribute Area! Come see them, but please stay on the trails and keep your dogs on a leash.  
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Saturday, June 1, Mad River Market will hold it's Second Annual Owners Meeting at 11 a.m.
in Founders Hall Auditorium at
Northwestern CT Community College.
Mad River Market owners will receive annual meeting materials soon by email or postal mail. Owners unable to attend the meeting will be able to vote online.
The Annual Meeting is open to the public (reservations required), but only Owners are able to vote.
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STEAM VENT Coffee House will complete its 2019 Spring Season, Saturday, June 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. at First Church of Winsted, 95 N. Main St.
Featured performers include:
 6 p.m. Open Mic, 7 p.m. Nick Komons, 7:30 p.m. Blue Yonder, 8 p.m. Melanie Michaud, 8:30 p.m. Ken Storrs, 9 p.m. C-Side Alley, 9:30 p.m.Chronic Rhythm
STEAM VENT Café is open from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring Picnic Night!
Hamburgers, Turkey Burgers, Veggie Burgers and/or Hot dogs, served with your favorite picnic sides!
Open Mic performers (2 song limit) may sign up in advance: svch@firstchurchofwinsted.org
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Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., take part in Connecticut Forest & Park Association's CT Trails Day weekend. Join Winsted Trails to explore the history of the Town of Winchester and the City of Winsted with a guided walk along the City Walk, a loop encompassing many of the historic buildings and locations in town. This year the Winchester Historical Society will be open for a tour of the Society's noteworthy collections spanning the entire history of the Town of Winchester. Pre-register by emailing WinstedTrails@gmail.com so that we may accommodate everyone who wants to join the tour. Meet at Winsted Laurel Skate Park parking lot, southwest corner of Rowley and Willow Streets, opposite Walker Field.
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On June 2 at 4 p.m., Laurel City Singers will present Culinary Cabaret at First Church of Winsted, 95 N. Main St. Here's a concert that you can really sink your teeth into! It encompasses a wide range of pieces that mention food or drink. Tickets available at the door: adults $10, seniors $8 or whole family $20
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Wednesday, June 5, connect with your loved ones with spiritual medium and humanitarian, Karen Kilmartin at 7 p.m. This is a fundraiser to benefit For the Love of Jack Foundation. This event has been organized by Northwest Regional High School student Natalia Brown. She wants to "Make A Change" and help animals in shelters, animals that get abused, or people who may need help financially to cover veterinarian services. This event will be held at the Barkhamsted Senior Center, 109 West River Rd. Tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/309606626607479/
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June 7, 8 and 9 are the dates for this year's Laurel Festival Weekend! The Laurel Ball will be held at East End Park on Friday evening. On Saturday, there will be a community Fun Day held at East End Park hosted by the recreation department and an all day Music Festival hosted by Laurel Live. Our wonderful Laurel contestants will be scooping ice cream.The weekend will culminate with the Laurel Parade kicking off at 2 p.m. and the crowning at East End Park shortly after on the Sunday.
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Did you know?
The Auxiliary for Community Health which operates the thrift shop on Willow Street, has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to our local schools, fire and police Departments, churches and our Winsted Health Center on Spencer Street. Please think of us when you have "stuff" to give away. Your donations make our giving possible. And please think of us when you have a chance to "boost" local businesses. Every penny we take in goes back out into our community.....
Thank You!
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Saturday, June 22, Winchester Center Congregational Church, 1 West Rd., Winchester Center will be having a Baked Potato Dinner, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost for adults $10 in advance, $12 at the door, children 11-6 years $7 and 5 years and under are free. Dinners sell out quickly, reservations are suggested at 860-379-8900.
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Winsted Recreation Department has announced 2019 Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN!
We have an exciting summer camp experience planned for you! Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. We are now offering extended care with before and after hours. As well as a new sports camp. Registration must be completed online at Winstedrec.com. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call 860-738-6964. Financial assistance is available!
Check out other summer programs here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/winsted-recreation/winsted-recreation-summer-programs/2324966631056201/
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NCCC is considering hosting a German student here for the next academic year, through a program sponsored by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. Students take courses here in the fall full-time and also participate in an internship in the spring semester. In order to participate, the College needs to find a host family to provide a room to the student. Host families get a stipend to cover costs. Students arrive in August and stay until this time next year. Host family does have to complete a questionnaire and have a home visit by the college. They get a stipend check and need to complete a W9.
If you are interested, and would like to find out more about hosting a student and what is involved email Dr. Rooke at MRooke@nwcc.commnet.edu
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Did you know?
Friends of Main Street decorates Main Street each summer with beautiful hanging plants? Of course you do! But did you know they cost a considerable amount of money to purchase, to feed and to water? Each year this is accomplished by donations from dedicated residents and businesses. Won't you please consider helping? Help FOMS keep Winsted beautiful! Send your donation to FOMS, P.O. Box 18, Winsted, CT 06098 and THANK YOU!!!
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Looking ahead!!
Friends of Main Street will continue it's Summer Concert Series in East End Park, sponsored by NORTHWEST COMMUNITY BANK. The first concert is July 11 and will continue each Thursday night after at 7 p.m. The last concert will be Aug. 22. Watch for band details!
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Looking way ahead!!!!
Friends of Main Street Fall Foliage Festival is set for Sept. 28 along Main Street. Watch for more details and applications
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Do you have upcoming events you'd like us to promote? Please forward details to fomswinsted@gmail.com or stop in and see us at 398 Main St., Winsted. Call us at 860.738.3351