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Philadelphia "Mummers" Band Coming to Windsor
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The Windsor 375 Parade Committee is proud to announce that the Woodland String Band from Philadelphia, PA will be joining us on September 27, 2008 for the Windsor 375 Parade!
The Woodland String Band was established in February 1926 and has competed in the annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade every year since January 1st, 1927. The band performs a unique brand of Philly style entertainment that includes music comprised of instruments from the reed, string and percussion instruments combined with the wearing of colorful fancy costumes, consistent with each year's new theme. The members of Woodland pride themselves on being a family organization, currently including seventeen father and son combinations, one of which includes three generations.
In the tradition of mummery, Woodland performs a new and exciting choreographed theme of song and dance (similar to a mini Broadway show) each year and strives for excellence, finishing in the top ten of the annual parade 55 times (19 out of the past 20 years), including 15 top five finishes and three first place Captain's prizes during our 80 years of existence.
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Union Street Tavern Windsor 375 Cocktail Contest
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Aspiring Mixologists compete in final taste testing on Thursday, January 17th!
Everyone is familiar with the cocktails called the Manhattan, Long Island Ice Tea and Shirley Temple. Soon, Windsor will have its own signature cocktail, in honor of its 375th anniversary. The Union Street Tavern, Windsor's classic American bar and grill located at 20 Union Street in Windsor is sponsoring a Create a Cocktail contest to benefit Windsor's 375th Anniversary celebration.
Two preliminary rounds of judging are complete, and the judging panel will perform their the final taste test on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM at the tavern. The public is invited to attend.
More tha a dozen aspiring mixologists entered the cocktail contest. One lucky winner will come away with the $100 prize and have their drink featured on the Union Street Tavern menu until the 375th anniversary celebration in September.
Those purchasing the drink between now and September will receive a free souvenir Windsor 375 glass.
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Commemorative Coins
Windsor 375th Anniversary Commemorative Coins available!
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase this very special commemorative keepsake of Windsor's 375th Anniversary. The coins are 1 and 3/4 inches in diameter and made of antique brass metal, painted and finished with an epoxy coating. They come in a clear plastic envelope. The coins make a great gift for any occasion and are available for purchase for $5.00 in the Windsor Town Clerk's Office located at Windsor Town Hall, 275 Broad Street.
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Windsor 375 Souvenir Glass Now Available at Union Street Tavern
Windsor 375 Signature Drink Selected
Congratulations to Lorna Hamilton winner of Union Street Tavern's Windsor 375 Cocktail Contest. Lorna's southern comfort martini Sir Down 15 beat out more than a dozen entries in the competition to find a signature drink in honor of Windsor's 375th birthday. As winner of the contest, Lorna received a $100 award and the Sir Down 15, will be featured on the menu at Union Street Tavern through the September 2008 celebration.
The Sir Down 15 sells for $6.00. For $10.00 you receive a Sir Down 15 and a souvenir glass. The glass is also available (empty) for $5.00. Get yours while they last!
Wondering what Sir Down 15 means? Sir Down are the letters in the word Windsor - mixed up. 15 is the sum of 375.
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Windsor Book on Sale at Windsor Historical Society
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Images of America: Windsor, an Arcadia publication has something for everyone. You'll find historic houses and buildings and engaging pictures of Windsor residents of yesteryear showing vintage clothing and hairstyles. Readers will discover tobacco-growing methods before the use of mechanized equipment, long-gone but not forgotten Windsor businesses, clubs, river views and buildings, turn-of-the-century views of Broad Street Green under sweeping elms, floods, trolley scenes and much, much more.
The book was produced to celebrate the 375th birthday of the Town of Windsor in 2008, and makes a perfect gift for anyone with ties to Windsor. Book sponsors are Dan J. and Alice Ford Ferraina, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Windsor Federal Savings.
Purchase price for Images of America: Windsor is $20.00 It can be sent to you for an additional $5. If purchased directly from Windsor Historical Society, 50% of the proceeds support the Society's many school and public programs and educational activities. Buy yours today at the Windsor Historical Society located at 96 Palisado Avenue. For more information, call 860-688-3813.
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