7 things to do this August in Windsor

Aug 16, 2023

As much as it pains me I want to remind everyone August is upon us, which means peak fire is here. But before you panic and get stressed please remember most of us have been through this and have learned to be prepared.

I’m going to share with you some of the things I have to remain prepared.We have our go box in the living room off to the side. It’s there if we need to grab and go. My go-box includes: a blanket, sweatshirt, sweat pants, some underwear, toothbrush and paste and several masks. It also includes copies of my important documents including my CDL, passport, Global Access card and bank information. Additionally I have scanned them so they are in a file called. “Important Stuff,” so it’s on the cloud and accessible on my iPhone.

I also have a box for our cat that includes litter in a Ziplock bag, wet and dry cat food and a cat litter scoop.

I’m a geek so I always have portable batteries for my devices. I love the GoPak power bank. It has its own charging cables (so you do not need to bring any) and it plays well with all kinds of devices. It also have a MagSafe so you can just lay your phone on it to charge. I especially like the indicator light that shows how much power it has left. I also have one in my car. It helps me lessen my stress about my phone not having enough battery life. If this interests you check it out at https://gopakofficial.com.

Last but not least I have an EVACUATION sign on TOP of my go box. The reason is because If I put it in the box this sign will end up in my car. I want to put it on my front door when leaving so the police or fire will know we are eventuated. If you do not have one you can get one at the Windsor Police/Sheriff office.

Aug. 2-16: The Community Shops Summer Sale! Discounted items and end of season samples from over 25 different local vendors

Town of Windsor Mindfulness mentor, Marcia Singer, MSW, offers new class, Zoom & in-person. “NextStep” explores intentionally creating your daily reality, supports taking empowering, kind, loving steps. LOA theory, Tapping (EFT) options. Bi-monthly Mondays Aug. 7, 21 at 11 am. Sliding scale. [email protected]. 707-836-1784 http://www.lovearts.info/contact.

Aug. 19 – Saturday. Town Green Community Garden Summer Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. In August, Windsor’s Community Garden is bursting with flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Come on by, and see just what kind of bounty is possible with organic gardening. Corner, Windsor Road and Joe Rodota Drive next to the Windsor Town Hall.

The historic Windsor Presbyterian Church will host a benefit concert of Broadway tunes by professional pianist, Spencer Blank, on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation will be $35/person and seats are limited -- they will go quickly. If you would like to reserve your space, call the church at 707-838-1566 or email [email protected]. Proceeds support WPC’s Historic Church Preservation Fund and donations can be made at www.windsorpresby.org; click on the Give Now button and select the WPC Historic Building Capital Campaign.

The Windsor Farmers Market starts their Fall events in August with our 23rd Annual Zucchini Festival on Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Windsor Town Green. Biggest Zucchini Contest, 2 divisions, Pro and Amateur wins $50 each, Veggie Art Making for all ages, use your imagination and make a cute character or a piece of art from veggies and fruits, Windsor Library Book Sale.

Friends of the Windsor Library invites you to stop by their book sale on Sunday, Aug. 27 during the Windsor Certified Farmers Market from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will be set up at the library entrance and selling books for all ages, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles.

21st Annual Summer Nights on the Green Concert Series: Thursdays, until Aug. 31 on the Windsor Town Green. Farmers Market opens at 5pm, Music starts at 6 p.m. For more information about the event and band schedule, please visit https://www.townofwindsor.com/342/Summer-Nights-on-the-Green

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any Windsor events you might like me to consider posting. We live in such an amazing town and we have so many things going on. Let’s share the love with others.

Lorene Romero is a highly skilled travel consultant. She founded Sharp Tongued Consulting in 2008 to deliver the benefits only a travel CONSULTANT can offer, over those of a traditional AGENT. In addition to uncovering the best prices and making reservations, her approach is primarily focused on expert research and advice. With her home-based business, she is able to dedicate the quality time necessary to ensure that no client ever wastes a penny on a trip they won't completely love. She is an expert on Alaska, Hawaii and European River Cruises but loves crafting the perfect dream vacation for nearly any destination.

Until recently, Lorene was the Windsor Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. She was a Chamber member for 15 years and being on the Board of Directors for 10. During the COVID-19 pandemic she gave it her all to help support Windsor small businesses to remain open and help over 400 people and 50 Windsor businesses get vaccinated. She works tirelessly being as the Co-Vice President of the People4Parks Committee making magic Charlie Brown Christmas Grove. Lorene understand Windsor like the back of her hand and makes herself available to everyone to feel loved and welcomed. Over the years she was seen at the Windsor Certified Farmers Market “Donate Life” booth talking about the importance of organ donation (speaking as a Living Donor after donating her kidney to a stranger). She can be reached at [email protected].