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Jason Lewis, Housing Authority to Meet at Winchester Public Library

A look at what is happening in Winchester on Friday, March 22.

Here is a look at what is happening in Winchester on Friday, March 22:

1. Some sprinkles: Friday is expected to be partly sunny, with daytime highs in the low 40s before becoming partly cloudy and dipping into the upper 20s at night, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. Scattered sprinkles are expected sometime between 3-9 p.m., according to the forecast.

2. State Rep. session: State Rep. Jason Lewis will be meeting with Housing Authority and the Housing Partnership from 1-2 p.m. Friday at Winchester Public Library in the Small Meeting Room, according to the library website

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3. Job hunters: Check out the latest jobs available in the region on the Jobs section of Winchester Patch.

4. Announcements: Just married? New baby? Make honor roll?Add an Announcement

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What is a widget?

A widget is a self-contained piece of HTML code that you can embed into your site to add a cool new feature. All you have to do is paste the code into your website. Patch's first widget offering is a News feed, but there are all sorts of widgets out there, including clock widgets, countdown widgets, and lots of other fun features.

Why would I want to use a widget?

Depending on what it does, a widget can add awesome functionality or content to your site, with you barely lifting a finger to get it. For example, our first Patch widget is a cool local news feed. So if you have a local business, government or school website, or maybe a local blog, the Patch News Widget can be an easy source of awesome local content for your site!

Where do I put a widget?

You can put a widget on your personal website or blog, if you have one.

How do I install the widget?

Follow the instructions to copy the widget code, and paste it directly into the HTML for your website. Pretty soon we'll offer a quick and easy way to install it onto various types of websites and blogs, but for now, try the old school copy and paste!

Can I use the widget if I don't have my own website?

No, you'll need your own website or blog to use the widget. We hope to offer other ways for you to use widgets in the future, but for now, you'll need your own website.

How can I get my own website?

That's a huge can of worms you want us to open! For now, Patch doesn't offer that service.

Will Patch be creating more cool widgets that I can put on my website?

Definitely! Stay tuned!

How can I change the color of the widget?

Right now, we don't have a way for you to change the color of the widget. But we hope to add a widget color changing feature soon!

I have no idea what you're talking about. Is any of this relevant to me?

Probably not. :)

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