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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Write a Business Review on Winchester Patch

Find a business in our Winchester Patch Directory and write a review for it.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

  Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. …

Friday, May 17, 2013

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $550M for Saturday Drawing

If you draw the Powerball winning numbers in Saturday’s lottery, you could score $550 million, or a $350 million one-time payout.

  Powerball results were watched closely Wednesday when the jackpot was $363 million. After no one picked all six winning numbers, the new Powerball prize for the Saturday, May 19 drawing is now $550 million. The one-time cash payout is estimated at $350.1 million. Tickets are $2 and the game is played in Wisconsin and 42 other states, including Florida, Texas, California and New York. For a full list of lottery agents, click on this link and you can search by community.  The largest Powerball Jackpot cash payout to date was $384 million and was won on Nov. 28, 2012, in Arizona and Missouri. Wonder what happens to the folks who hit it big? Browse the Huffington Post’s collection of lottery winners’ stories.

House Hunt

5K-Plus Square Foot Everett Avenue Home for Sale in Winchester

Check out a sampling of Winchester open houses slated for May 18-19 by viewing our photo gallery. Open house information is located in the caption of each photo.

Realtors and homeowners, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Winchester place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix and don't forget to check out our Real Estate section. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos and Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to winchester@patch.com. Check out a sampling of Winchester open houses slated for May 18-19 by viewing our photo gallery. Open house information is located in the caption …

'Lucky 13' En Ka Street Fair Gets Underway Friday Night

The "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair, which is located at the Jenks Center parking lot across from Winchester Town Hall, will kick-off Friday and run from 5-11 p.m. It also runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday.

Jobs in the Winchester Region

Browse the job openings at businesses in the Winchester region in the Jobs section on Winchester Patch.

Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Strategy?

Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

2013 En Ka Street Fair Kicks Off Friday Night

The "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair, which is located at the Jenks Center parking lot across from Winchester Town Hall, will kick-off Friday and run from 5-11 p.m. It also runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday.

Got a fever for more carnival rides? Then take a swing by the "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair on Friday and Saturday across from Winchester Town Hall in the Jenks Center parking lot. The fair, which runs from 5-11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, will feature 20 rides, book tents, carnival fare and a bargain box, according to an announcement from the En Ka Society. The event has been a community draw since 1935. One Quality Quilt Several En Ka Society members have also spent hundreds of hours creating a quilt that will be raffled off at the fair. "Every year, for over 30 years, a group of talented and dedicated En Ka members, who give of their time and fabrics, come together to create a quilt that is raffled at the annual En Ka Fair …

Sold!

Chisholm Road Home Sold for $899K in Winchester

See what sold in your area recently.

Flip through the photo gallery to see what homes or condos sold in your area recently. Realtors: Add your photos of recently sold homes to this gallery! It's easy—just sign into your Winchester Patch account. Click the "Upload Photos & Videos" button below the photos and follow the directions. The property's address, sale price, listing agent and other details can be included in the photo's caption. Check out our Real Estate section, which has a mortgage calculator and all the latest local real estate news.

When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

  It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house.   A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to …

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