We hope you all had a great summer. To help kick-off the “back to school” season and the Fall, we are planning our first Ladies' Night Out at the new Black Horse Tavern in Winchester. Since the Tavern just opened, we thought meeting at the bar would be a great way to try out the pub while reconnecting with old friends and making some new ones! Feel free to come for dinner, appetizers or just drinks. We'll send an invitation in early September to try to get a head count, but this will be a "pay-as-you-go" event. If you have any questions please contact Julie or Melissa at . We hope to see you!

September thirstiness is at the Black Horse Tavern. This is our standing Thirsty Thursday event for Guys' Night Out. We meet on the Third Thursday of every month. Same time, same place. Cash bar. This is a Winchester Neighbors Club event but non-members are also welcome. Spread the word. Email Juleby Hirsh at if you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list. GET THIRSTY!

Mark your calendars for a Very Fun Day for you and your family. Storybook Workshop has created a Very Fun Fundraiser specifically designed for the GINN Playground Restoration Project. There will be hour-long programs incorporating Eric Carle's stories into Music & Movement, Storytelling and special Take-Home Craft Projects. Facepainting, Games and an opportunity to meet one of Eric Carle's favorite characters in person,The Very Hungry Caterpillar, will make this one of Winchester's best children's events of the year. Tickets are $20 per child and are currently available online at http://www.beGINNagain.com and will also be available for purchase at Bookends by August 30th. We expect this event to sell out so purchase your tickets now. With your support we can BeGINN Again!

September's book is also the Winchester Reads book, Hope's Boy by Andrew Bridge. This memoir tells the story of Bridge's upbringing in the foster care system, and is told from his viewpoint as a young boy. The author will speak at the McCall Middle School at 7 pm on Thursday, October 21st. Please contact Diane Mayer at if you have any questions or are interested in hosting the September 20th meeting.

The Ginn Playground Restoration Project will be selling gently worn children's clothing and accessories, and all proceeds will go directly towards renovating Winchester's centrally located playground. Stock up on Fall's favorite name brands and winter accessories. DONATE, SHOP, and VOLUNTEER for this important project for our town! Donation drop off locations are 6 Wolcott Road, 121 Church Street, or 1 Thornton Road. We are looking for Desirable, Cute, Seasonally appropriate clothing only. Clothing should be in good condition and something you would put your own child in. Please no clothes for under 12 months, no onesies or pajamas. For questions or more information on how you can help or get involved, please email . See you at the Sale!