Events

The concept for “Empty Bowls” started in the early 90’s with Bloomfield Hills, Michigan high school students and their art teacher, John Hartom. In an effort to help out with the local food drive they threw, decorated and fired 120 bowls. The school’s staff was invited to the cafeteria to select a bowl and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread. John and his wife, Lisa Blackburn, talked to the staff about hunger in their community, thanked them for their cash donations and then asked them to take their bowls home with them as a reminder of those with empty bowls. There are now “Empty Bowls” projects all over the world.

In 2015 Winfield Art & Humanities Council held it's first Empty Bowls dinner at Grace United Methodist Church and $3,000 was raised and donated to the Winfield Food Pantry.  Intereset has grown and it is now being held at Baden Square Community Center the last few years.  This year it is on November 8th at 700 Gary St. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants may purchase a custom designed bowl by local artists for $15 each or 2 for $25, and dine on the wide variety of soups donated by fine local restaurants .

Observing covid safety protocols, seating will be limited, but carry-out will be available.

All profits benefit the Winfield Food Pantry.

The empty bowls serve as reminders of those with empty bowls in the world and in our area.

Volunteers Needed to Set Up Winfield Isle of Lights

The Winfield Isle of Lights board is preparing for the 30th year of lighting up Winfield’s beautiful Island Park over the holidays. The display is set to open on Sunday, November 20^th and stay open nightly from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. It will remain open nightly until Dec. 30, 2022. 

Volunteers are needed to help set up displays on Tuesday, November 15^th. Two shifts are available for sign-up – 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided by Ranch House Catering. 

Volunteering is easy and no experience is necessary.  New volunteers will be paired with experienced volunteers.  A few basic tools are helpful, but not necessary: needle nose pliers, an adjustable wrench, open end or ratchet wrench (1/2 in & 9/16 in), a hammer or mallet & work gloves. Dress for the weather, layers works best as the day usually warms up a bit.

Winfield Municipal Band Christmas Concert

Tuesday, November the 29th, 7:30 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Admission is free but we are taking donations for the Winfield Food Pantry so all attending are encouraged to bring Canned Green Beans and Canned Corn.

Cookies and Drinks will be available and audience members are encouraged to stay for a reception with the band after the concert.

A Christmas Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Leroy Anderson

The Holly and the Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arr. by Chip Davis, Adapt. by Robert Longfield

Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Leroy Anderson

Christmas Around the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Barry E. Kopetz

A Fireside Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. by Sammy Nestico

The Legend of Greensleeves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by John Prescott

Christmas Sing-A-Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arr. by James D. Ployhar

We Need A Little Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Jerry Herman, Arr. by Ted Ricketts

White Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Irving Berlin Arr. by Zane Van Auken