Windsor Chamber of Commerce
What's Going On In Windsor
Event Schedule and News
from the Windsor Chamber of Commerce a Non-profit Organization
in this issue
First Thursday in Windsor

Rotary Club Plant Sale

Cub Scout Open House

Diminishing Landscape

Charity Tag Sale

The Ballad of Mack Street

Children's Miracle Golf Tournament

LWV Fundraiser at Barts

Raising Financially Responsible Children

Shad Derby Ball

Kiwanis Golf Tournament

First Thursday in Windsor




First Thursday in Windsor

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce, First Town Downtown and Windsor Businesses are offering specials, entertainment and events on the First Thursday of each month. Some specials and activities are from 5-7 PM (or later),

Enter at each location to win a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate!

Enjoy an early dinner at one of the restaurants below and then head off to the shops for some great activities and bargains!

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July 3rd First Thursday Specials

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce and First Town Downtown - Concert On The Green: Carolyn Adams and Progressive Band. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. And from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Caribbean Cultural Extravaganza with face painting, balloon animals, Steel Band, Heart of Drill, Limbo contest, West Indian Idol Don C & Sledge, Windsor Idol contest, and more!

Action Carpet - 10% off and 24 Month 0% interest financing on First Thursday purchase.

Bart's Drive In - Hot dog/hamburger, drink, fries for $5.

Beanery Bistro - On First Thursday, July 3 Sharon Grimshaw will perform on the violin. Mark your calendar for an incredible evening of music from 5:00 - 7:00 pm!

Bill Selig Jewelers - FREE gift with every purchase!

Cutting Edge - A talk on Davinci Teeth Laser Whitening Systems with Susan Szwed, RDA from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Enter a raffle for one FREE whitening treatment.

Flowers By Timothy Snelgrove - Christmas in July - All christmas items 25% off.

Giovanni's Restaurant - Diiner for two for 14.95. Choice of Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spaghetti & Sausage, Eggplant Parm, Lassagna, Baked Ziti and Meat or Cheese Ravioli.

Grace Church - Stop by and tour this wonderful old church!

Hairdresser On Fire - 20 % off all products and 10% off gift certificates.

Lucinda's Beads - Enter to win a $25 gift certificate with every purchase over $10.

Patti's Treasures - 25% off jewelry and and a FREE gift with every purchase.

PaulaWalla.com - Buy any tea cup or set on First Thursday and get a variety of new flavors of tea to try, included free!

PC Development Group - Norton Anti Virus special-save $10 with a special purchase price of $29.99.

Price Chopper - Enter 4 different raffles for some great prizes!
--Free cheese pizza each month for a year
--Shrimp dinner for four
--1/2 dozen roses
--A market gift basket

Ray's Frame Shop & Gallery - 15% off your watercolor purchase!

The Water Closet Bath & Tea -25% off any one non sale item.

Union Street Tavern - Buy two entrees and get one FREE appetizer from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Whistle Stop Cafe - 10% off Themed Meals in conjunction with the Art Show at the Windsor Art Center at the Freight Station

Windsor 75 - every paper lemon purchased for Alex's Lemonade will be put into a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate at Windsor 75 restaurant.

Windsor Art Center at the Freight House -Take a trip back to yesterday and view the 1925/1929 version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney, the man of a thousand faces. Popcorn, cold drinks and AC. FREE. 6:30 pm.


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What's Going on in Windsor

May 1-7, 2008

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  • Rotary Club Plant Sale

  • The Rotary Club of Windsor will be selling a variety of small potted shrubs and bushes including azaleas, rhododendrons, and spiraeas on Saturday, May 3 from 9 am-4 pm in the Windsor Center Plaza (near Giovanni's and Action Carpet). Stop by to pick up your spring plantings. For more information call Karen Andrews at 683-1710. . . . Read More
  • Cub Scout Open House

  • Does the following sound like fun? Campfires, hiking, camping, racing model cars, playing games,attending summer camp, helping the community...AND doing it with your friends!!! Friday, May 2nd 6-8pm. Then grab your parents and come to Windsor Pack 149's spring Recruitment Night at Trinity Church located at 180 Park Ave., Windsor,. Come see . . . Read More
  • Diminishing Landscape

  • Exhibit Tobacco: A Diminishing Landscape. Photographer Leonard Hellerman's work will be exhibited at Alfredo's Gallery (116 Mountain Rd.)in Suffield on Friday, May 2 from 6 PM - 9 PM. Refreshemnts will be served. . . . Read More
  • Charity Tag Sale

  • On Saturday May 3rd, Huge Tag Sale 8am - 2pm to benefit the American Cancer Society; Donations accepted! Shop for some great deals while helping to battle cancer! At 62 Lighthouse Hill Rd, Windsor, CT . . . Read More
  • The Ballad of Mack Street

  • On Sunday, May 4th, Connecticut residents will have a rare opportunity to discover an important chapter of Windsor's history, straight from the man whose family spent seven generations in the town's once-thriving brick-making industry. Dr. Daniel Mack will present his final public commentary about three paintings that he created to illustr . . . Read More
  • Children's Miracle Golf Tournament

  • Costco Wholesale 1st Annual Golf Tournament To Benefit The Children's Miracle Network! At Twin Hills Country Club Monday, May 5th Registration & Lunch 11:00 AM Shotgun start 12:30 PM Entry Fee - $150 includes green fee & cart / BBQ lunch / Dinner / Hors der oeuvres / $10 to pro shop and many great raffle prizes! Enter to win a Flat Scre . . . Read More
  • LWV Fundraiser at Barts

  • Join the League of Women Voters in their first annual fundraiser at Barts, on Monday May 5th, to support local scholarships and educational programs. Rev. Mark Watkins of First Church will entertain with vocals and his keyboard music from the 20's to the 80's. Come for dinner and music by the glorious Farmington River. . . . Read More
  • Raising Financially Responsible Children

  • Would you like to know how to teach children about the value & responsible use of money? Need help explaining that money doesn't grow on trees? If so, then don't miss this free seminar on Monday, May 5 created by noted financial expert& author, Neal S. Godfrey. All attendees will receive a free workbook to take home. Poquonock School, Wind . . . Read More
  • Shad Derby Ball

  • 2008 Shad Derby Coronation Ball Saturday, May 3 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, CT Guests should arrive at 6:00 for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails (cash bar). Seating in the Ballroom will be at 6:45. Parking in the hotel garage is complimentary with validation. There are 10 seats per table. If you would like to reser . . . Read More
  • Kiwanis Golf Tournament

  • The 3rd Annual Kiwanis Club Open Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 3 at Keney Park. Starting time for the tournament is 1:30. Cost of the tournament will be $100 per golfer. An application can be found on the Kiwanis web site at www.windsorkiwanis.org. If you have any questions please call Jon Neagle at 683-0370. Applications will b . . . Read More