Sign Up To Participate In Community Day

1. Welcome to Tuesday, March 20. The warm weather continues, as morning clouds are predicted to give way to afternoon sunshine and a high of 71 degrees.

2. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson told Alabama Gov. George Wallace that he would call up the Alabama National Guard if necessary to supervise a planned civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery.

Several days later, 50,000 marchers, under the watch of state and federal troops, followed civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and arrived safely in Montgomery on March 25.

For more information on this historic march read this excerpt from History.com.

3. Attention small business owners: Learn more about what assistance the state can offer small business owners at a special workshop from 9-11 a.m. today at the East Windsor Scout Hall & Youth Center. State Rep. Christopher Davis, R-East Windsor, will act as host of the workshop at the Abbe Road facility.

4. Sign up for Community Day: Forms are now available for Community Day participants.

Community Day in East Windsor will be May 12 and will include a parade, community and business booths and a performance stage. Businesses and crafters will be charge $50 per space, which includes up to two tables. Fees are non-refundable and need to be returned with the registration form. The theme of the day is The Greatest Wealth is Health and prizes will be awarded for the most creative parade display of healthy family lifestyles. There also will be a photography contest for residents in fifth through eighth grades. Adults are invited to submit their photos to be included in the display for Community Day. Forms can be found at the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce website, www.eastwindsorchamber.com under press releases. Forms are due back May 4.

For more information, contact JoAnn at 860-995-5827 or email jo.burnham@att.net

5. Join a Needlework Club: Aspiring and experienced knitters and those who crochet are welcome to join this weekly gathering of yarn enthusiasts. Bring along a work-in-progress or join in a group project. Certified knitting instructor Nancy is available to teach the basics, advise you on techniques, or help solve problems. Some supplies are available at the library for beginners. No registration is necessary. The Needlework Club meets from 7-8 p.m. in the magazine area of the Windsor Locks Public Library, 28 Main St., Windsor Locks.