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5 Things to Know in Winchester: LEGOs, Cold Snap Continues & More

Check out the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 25.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 25: 1. LEGO time! Bricks 4 Kidz is hosting a LEGO class from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Friday at Winchester Recreation & Community Education. The class costs $90. 2. Cold snap continues: Friday may become increasingly cloudy, with daytime highs near 22 before dipping to a low of 11 at night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Winchester. There's a chance of snow around 11 p.m., according to the forecast. 3. In case you missed it: Check out some of the homes recently sold in Winchester. 4. Social media: Check out the Winchester Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website. 5. 2013 Town Census: The town of Winchester mailed …

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5 Things to Know in Winchester: Cold Air, Firearms Permits & More

Check out the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 18.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 18. 1. Cold air: Friday is expected to be sunny, with daytime highs in the upper-20s before becoming cloudy and dipping into the upper teens at night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Winchester. 2. In case you missed it: Check out how many Winchester residents currently have active firearms licenses. 3. LEGO time! Bricks 4 Kidz is hosting a LEGO class from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Friday at Winchester Recreation & Community Education. 4. Stay connected: Scope out the Winchester Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website. 5. Hit the road: Want traffic updates or gas prices in the Winchester region? Take a gander at our …

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5 Things to Know in Winchester: LEGO Class, Cloudy & More

Check out the 5 Things column for Friday, Jan. 11.

Here are 5 Things to know for Friday, Jan. 11: 1. LEGO time! Bricks 4 Kidz is hosting a free LEGO class from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Friday at Winchester Recreation & Community Education. 2. Cloudy day: Friday is expected to be cloudy with a high near 40 during the day, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Winchester. Showers are likely in the evening, while temperatures will dip to a low of about 34, according to the forecast. 3. In case you missed it: Check out some of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events planned for Winchester. 4. Get socialized: Check out the Winchester Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website. 5. 2013 Town Census: The town of Winchester mailed out 2013 town …

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Raising Winchester

The love of LEGOS

Finding toys for your kids that stand the test of time can be a challenge but LEGOS pass the test.

We all have fond memories of our favorite toys growing up and some are still packed up in boxes waiting for the next generation of little ones to love them. But none seem to stand the test of time like good old fashioned LEGOS. I saw this in action just last week when my husband’s Father sent several boxes from home filled with childhood toys, trophies and pictures. Needles to say the pictures gave my kids a good laugh and the trophies impressed my son into saying, “Dad you were really good at a lot of things when you were little” but what they were most enamored with where the LEGOS. And there were lots of LEGOS! At one point my son climbed right into the box and was in heaven. So what’s all the fuss about? I wonder the same every time I …

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