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Winchester Open Studios brings local art to the community
For one fall weekend each year, Winchester becomes a canvas. Local artists open their doors to the public for Winchester Open Studios, transforming churches, markets and studios into creative spaces that celebrate community and connection. Now in its third year, the event – on Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to
Jenks Center presents ‘Caregiving During the Holidays’ with Dr. Katie Wadland
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: While the holiday season brings joy and togetherness, it can also present unique challenges for aging loved ones. Between traveling, visiting family and navigating unfamiliar environments, older adults may face increased risks — especially related to falls, cluttered spaces, unfamiliar visitors and disrupted
Winchester En Ka Society to hold annual Turkey Trot
What started as a make-do project during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic turned into an annual part of the En Ka Society’s fundraising efforts and a fun activity for all ages. “We couldn’t have the fair in 2020 because of COVID, so we started our Turkey
Sogno salutes service this Veterans Day
The following was submitted by Sogno: On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Sogno honors New England veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through a full day of dining, fundraising, and gratitude. Throughout the day, a portion of all dining proceeds will benefit two extraordinary organizations: The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, which
Winchester Cooperative Theatre announces fall 2025 show: Disney’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’
The following was submitted by Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children: The Wildcats are taking over Winchester! The Winchester Cooperative Theatre is thrilled to bring Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” to the stage this fall. Based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, this high-energy production follows East High’
Children’s Own School in Winchester welcomes new director Hiro Sudachi
It’s a sunny fall afternoon at the Children’s Own School (COS) on Main Street. Parents are shuffling in and out for conferences, an alarm is going off and Hiro Sudachi is sitting behind her desk. It’s just another day for the new director of the school, who
5 things to do in Winchester this Halloween season
From haunted mazes to eerie experiments and creative candy swaps, Winchester residents have no shortage of spooky fun this Halloween season. Local businesses and community groups are pulling out all the stops to bring both family-friendly and fright-filled activities to town. Here are a few highlights: Mahoney’s Haunted Maze
Meet the Artist - Holly Khalil paints from nature
Winchester Highlands resident Holly Khalil has always been passionate about art, she says. “I had a wonderful high school teacher who encouraged us to find our voice,” she says. “I majored in economics and art at Emory University but really didn’t do much art, but now it’s a
Winchester minister Jane Ring Frank wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Everyone wants to be the best in their chosen field — or at least recognized, right? Turns out First Congregational Church’s Minister of Worship and the Arts Jane Ring Frank achieved that milestone without even realizing it. Choral Arts New England has named Frank the 2025 Life Time Achievement award
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Winchester’s Lynch School unveils third mural thanks to WFEE grant
It’s been in the works since the fall of 2023, before the Lynch School even broke ground on the construction of a new building. But on Nov. 7, a new mural for the school was finally unveiled. “We approved it in 2023,” said Maggie Vande Vrede, executive director of
Winchester En Ka Society to hold annual Turkey Trot
What started as a make-do project during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic turned into an annual part of the En Ka Society’s fundraising efforts and a fun activity for all ages. “We couldn’t have the fair in 2020 because of COVID, so we started our Turkey
Children’s Own School in Winchester welcomes new director Hiro Sudachi
It’s a sunny fall afternoon at the Children’s Own School (COS) on Main Street. Parents are shuffling in and out for conferences, an alarm is going off and Hiro Sudachi is sitting behind her desk. It’s just another day for the new director of the school, who
