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Winchester letter carrier keeps annual canned tomato tradition going
If it’s August, it’s tomato season. And when it’s tomato season, it’s time for one Winchester letter carrier to fire up his propane tanks. Steve’s annual roasted tomatoes production is a sight to behold, complete with several 10-gallon pots, cases of Ball jars, crates of
Saluting the sport of swimming at the Playa
The following was submitted by Swim Winchester: On Monday, Oct. 21, Swim Winchester invites you to join us at Playa Bowls Winchester, 600 Main St., from 5-9 p.m. When you mention “Swim Winchester” at the register, 10% of in-store sales will benefit efforts to build a year-round, indoor pool
Winchester Community Music School presents new workshops
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: The Winchester Community Music School will be offering workshops on the following dates and times: • Oct. 19: Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop, 3 p.m. Would you like to improve your sight-reading ability? For students who are preparing for
Blessing of the Animals to take place at Town Common
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester: On Sunday, Oct. 20, join congregants from the First Congregational Church in Winchester on the Town Common at 10 a.m., where they will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing animal companions. The
Winchester Chamber hosts women in business networking event
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special women in business networking event, from 5-7 p.m., featuring Andrea Liebross, bestselling author of “She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the
Winchester letter carrier keeps annual canned tomato tradition going
If it’s August, it’s tomato season. And when it’s tomato season, it’s time for one Winchester letter carrier to fire up his propane tanks. Steve’s annual roasted tomatoes production is a sight to behold, complete with several 10-gallon pots, cases of Ball jars, crates of
Fall in your garden
With the second gardening season upon us, following are some topics to consider for the fall in our gardens. These topics come from a class I recently taught, and are only summaries of important topics. Take advantage of this nice weather to properly care for your gardens and keep them
New Ripley Chapel concert season gets underway in Winchester
If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend an evening locally, Rev. Jane Ring Frank hopes you consider Ripley Presents, the monthly arts and music series held in Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Frank, the minister of Worship and the Arts at the Church Street church, called
Winchester teens raise funds for Swim Winchester
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was submitted by Kara Lynne McGillicuddy and is an interview with incoming Winchester High School freshman Kaylee Guo, who led a team of five other classmates (Vivian Busold, Bea Canzano, Ellie Nguy, Alyssa Vineis, and Mia Watson) who donated a grand total of $753.85
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Karma holds grand opening in downtown Winchester
Music, dancers, food — and the Patriots? No, it wasn’t Town Day. It was the grand opening of Karma Asian Fusion restaurant. Although the eatery had a soft opening on Sept. 26, it wasn’t until Tuesday that residents gathered at 16 Thompson St. for the official ribbon cutting. “We’
Winchester residents offer ‘Last Hope’ to rescue dogs
The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, normally empty on a Saturday, was uncharacteristically full of fold-out tables, puppies, and poodles this past weekend. The reason? The Massachusetts-based dog rescue Last Hope K9 Rescue was holding an adoption event in the church’s multipurpose room. The Greater Boston-based nonprofit, which relies
New Ripley Chapel concert season gets underway in Winchester
If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend an evening locally, Rev. Jane Ring Frank hopes you consider Ripley Presents, the monthly arts and music series held in Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Frank, the minister of Worship and the Arts at the Church Street church, called