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Weekend Planner: Fair, Football and Fun

Here's a look at what's going on in and around Winchester this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. Every Thursday we’ll be giving you a few suggestions of things to do this weekend. And be sure to let us know of any other events in the area that you might be attending. 1. EN KA FAIR Where/When: Jenks Center Parking Lot, Friday, May 20, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Why Go: Who doesn't love fairs? There will be rides, games, food and plenty to do over the two-day event. Don't forget to join in the parade Friday morning at 9 a.m. Pricing: A sheet of 50 tickets is $30. A single ticket is 75 cents. Food is purchased with cash only. 2. SOCCER CLINIC Where/when: Manchester Field, Friday, May 20; U-9 to U-12 6 p.m. to …

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En Ka's Annual Fair Returns to Town

Organizers make final preparations for En Ka's biggest fundraiser.

It's a rite of passage; a town ritual. The En Ka Fair is back in Winchester beginning on Friday, May 20 and continuing on Saturday May 21. Equipment is moving into place. Rides are lit at night. Tents are up. The food service volunteers are counting hot dogs, hamburgers and lobster rolls. Organizers have everyone's favorite activities on hand and Rockwell Amusements, the company that provides the rides, has some new attractions.  Co-chairs from the En Ka Society, a women's organization that started as a high school sorority in 1902, Nancy Powers and Nancy Hickey have been braving inclement weather all week to see that everything is put into place by Friday evening when the fairground opens. "It takes scores of En Ka Society volunteers and …

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