Five Things You Need To Know Today, September 12

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Today is Monday, September 12. Here are five things you need to know:

1. Sunny with a chance of rain: After feeling like fall over the weekend, it’s back to summer to start the week. According to the National Weather Service, the high for Monday will be 81 degrees. It should be mostly sunny throughout the day on Monday. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.
2. Oktoberfest: The Winchester Rotary Club will be holding its on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The family-oriented fundraiser will also include an authentic live Oompah band, along with German food from Karl’s Sausage Kitchen in Saugus. Tickets are $30 for adults and can be purchased from Rotary members, Bookends or at the door. Proceeds from the event will be reinvested in local school, senior and community organizations through financial grants.
3. EnKa Grants: The from organizations serving the needs of Winchester residents. The deadline for applications is October 1. A project budget and organization financial statement must be included with the requests for funding. Contact Nancy Hicke, EnKa Gifts Committee Chair, at 66 Oxford Street, Winchester, MA 01890 (781) 729-1892 with questions or to obtain an application form. Grant applications are also available via the web at www.enkasociety.org .
4. Aberjona River: Parking along the western side of Mystic Valley Parkway between Waterfield Road and Manchester Road will be prohibited  Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Mystic Valley Parkway will be closed during construction. The eastern half of the Aberjona parking lot will be closed during the first phase of the project. The access road between the Aberjona parking lot and Ginn Field will be closed for the duration of the project.  All access to the playfields should be from Bacon Street.
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To find out what is going on today in Winchester, check out our events listings.