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Winchester middle school math team thrives under dedicated leadership
By Olivia Cafarelli Manzi For more than 15 years, Larry Farelli has led the Winchester Middle School Math Team, guiding students through problem-solving challenges and inspiring a love of mathematics. This year, the team has achieved remarkable success, earning accolades at both the state and national levels. “I’ve been
Book Ends hosts Independent Bookstore Day on
The following was submitted by Book Ends: One Day. Fifty States. 1,600+ Bookstores. Join Book Ends, 559 Main St., for the 12th Annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26. This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store.
Creative Corner School celebrating 25 years in early childhood education
The following was submitted by Creative Corner School: Creative Corner School proudly celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional early childhood education to families in Winchester and surrounding communities. Since 2000, the school has welcomed hundreds of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers into a warm, nurturing, and creative learning environment. “What started
Solo Ager Network presents care management for aging workshop
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Wednesday, April 30, the Solo Ager Network presents “Care Management for Aging with Support and Advocacy,” from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. As a solo ager, are you aging independently, but
Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase to take place May 3
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Saturday, May 3, the League of Women Voters of Winchester will host the Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase at the McCall Middle School, 458 Main St., from 2-3:30 p.m. The Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase
Winchester Public Library introduces its new seed catalog
Library-goers might be surprised to see the return of an old-fashioned card catalog cabinet, and even more surprised to see what it contains. Not cards but garden seeds, the brainchild of Young Adult and Reference Librarian Amanda Gogel. “I started gardening two years ago,” she says, “and I wanted to
Rabbit and cold damage: a tough winter in our gardens
I have seen some extensive and unexpected rabbit damage over the past few weeks as I have been getting out into client’s gardens. As someone who recommends plants and helps people in the fight to protect their plants, this is becoming an even more varied and moving target. Every
PET OF THE WEEK: Bailey Blue
Jessica Jussino is the pet parent of Bailey Blue, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever. Bailey is well-known around Winchester. Artie at Fells Ace Hardware was one of her first friends and taught her “paw” when she was only a few months old. She also loves Emi and Jill at
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
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Winchester Public Library introduces its new seed catalog
Library-goers might be surprised to see the return of an old-fashioned card catalog cabinet, and even more surprised to see what it contains. Not cards but garden seeds, the brainchild of Young Adult and Reference Librarian Amanda Gogel. “I started gardening two years ago,” she says, “and I wanted to
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Organ extravaganza celebrates Winchester’s 175th and Bach’s 340th
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
