As December came to a close last week, so did the Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Woburn residents Irene Simas and Annemarie Gangi won our first Woburn Patch contest, each finding all eight scavenger hunt clues before Dec. 31. Clues were posted each Wednesday and Saturday—including Christmas Day!—from Dec. 4 to Dec. 29. Woburn Patch readers had until Dec. 31 to submit photos of themselves at the clue location with the Patch item hidden there. Simas was off to a strong start in the contest, with Julie Gage of the Boys & Girls Club hot on her heels. Gangi entered the contest later, but …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt ends today with our eighth—and final—clue:  It sure is fun to stay here, it's definitely a place you can go. Find the center that everyone knows.   Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are only five Patch items at each location. What if you get there…

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt continues today with our sixth clue:  Where the corners meet, this place is royalty.   Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you may or may not ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are only five Patch items at each location. What if you get there and the items are already gone? That's OK! Take a …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt continues today with our fifth clue:  This place is cheery, this place is bright. With sweet smells and beautiful poinsettias, it's a Main Street delight.  Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are only five Patch items at each location. What if you …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt continues today with our fourth clue:  With old world gelato and a coffee bar, this clue location could be in Italy. But you won't have to travel far, just pass by Candy Island and you'll find it!  Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are only five …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt continues today with our third clue:  Swimming, basketball, art, and ping pong; it's a safe place to go all school year long. Kids come here to have lots of fun, but the clues will go fast so you'd better run! Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt continues today with our second clue:  The weather outside is frightful. But the treats here are so delightful. Icy or hot, savory or sweet, this location is a great place to meet.  Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will not ask for the Patch item. You must look for it.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are …

The Woburn Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt begins today with our first clue:  The faces at this location may be grotesque, but they're worth seeing. Check out the place where history and knowledge meet. Once you have figured out where the clue leads, it is your responsibility to find the Patch item at the clue location, take a photo of yourself with the item (aren't cell phones great?!) and post it in this article. Helpful hint: At today's location, you will have to ask for the Patch item.  Remember, you want to get to the clue location quickly—there are only five Patch items at each location…

Here at Woburn Patch, there is nothing we like better than sipping an egg nog latte from the Commerce Avenue Starbucks while we post the latest breaking news and stories coming out of the city. But Woburn Patch is more than just a news site. It's also a place where the residents of Woburn can come together as a community, posting photos, events and announcements through their own user accounts. That's where the Patch Holiday Scavenger Hunt comes in! Twice a week, Woburn Patch will post a clue that will lead users to a place in Woburn. (Hint: Pay special attention to today's home page. … It …