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Ballet Arts Centre closes after 35 years in Winchester
Debbie Boyle has been dancing her whole life — and for the last 35 years, she has passed that passion onto the countless students who have made it through the doors of Ballet Arts Centre. But on May 17, Boyle closed the doors on her long-time business in order to finally
Ripley Chapel presents ‘We Have Faith’ Pride exhibit
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Ripley Chapel is pleased to present the “We Have Faith” Pride exhibit celebrating queer clergy and people of faith through stunning photography and stories on the following dates and times: • June 1-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • June 10, from
Winchester Tennis Association honors Donald R. ‘Donnie Ellis legacy with tournament
The following was submitted by the Winchester Tennis Association: The Winchester Tennis Association would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the late Donnie Ellis for generously bequeathing $10,000 to the Winchester Tennis Association. Donnie’s unwavering love for the game — and his deep commitment to keeping the Packer
Winchester Chamber of Commerce honors Lance Grenzeback as 46th Citizen of the Year
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Lance Grenzeback has been named the recipient of the 46th Annual Citizen of the Year Award, honoring a lifetime of service, leadership, and dedication to the betterment of the Winchester
Winchester artist Kristine Kamikawa holds solo art show
The following was submitted by Kristine Kamikawa: Winchester resident and artist Kristine Kamikawa will be having a Solo Art Show at Rubini Art Gallery, 22 Park St., Winchester, on the following dates and times: • Saturday, May 31, from 6-9 p.m. • Sunday, June 1, from 3-6 p.m. Come and
Ballet Arts Centre closes after 35 years in Winchester
Debbie Boyle has been dancing her whole life — and for the last 35 years, she has passed that passion onto the countless students who have made it through the doors of Ballet Arts Centre. But on May 17, Boyle closed the doors on her long-time business in order to finally
What’s growing in your gardens this month
It’s May and the gardens around Winchester have started to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. Please send June photos to editor@winchesternews.org with “garden photo” in the subject line.
Art in Bloom includes Winchester floral arrangers
Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000 Egyptian funeral dress. In addition, Winchester Garden Club members Lori Taylor and Julie Hintlian
Winchester’s new moderator Philip Frattaroli calls first Town Meeting ‘a lot of fun’
Spring Town Meeting is done, but that doesn’t mean the work is over for Philip Frattaroli. The town moderator has been soliciting feedback and readying for the summer work needed to be done before the fall. “I had a lot of fun,” Frattaroli said, of his first Town Meeting
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Ballet Arts Centre closes after 35 years in Winchester
Debbie Boyle has been dancing her whole life — and for the last 35 years, she has passed that passion onto the countless students who have made it through the doors of Ballet Arts Centre. But on May 17, Boyle closed the doors on her long-time business in order to finally
New jobs for Winchester police officers are ‘a dream’
Lauren Valdario and Giacomo Cantoni share two very important things — both are Winchester natives and both are working at their dream jobs. On a sunny spring morning, both Valdario and Cantoni sat down to talk about what it’s like to work as police officers in the same community where
Winchester High School sociology students receive funds for community garden
By Norah Doyle Students at Winchester High School are bridging a generational divide with the power of plants. A sociology class at the high school this spring participated in the Youth Grant Pitch Contest, an outreach program ran by Social Capital Inc. (SCI), a local nonprofit that promotes increasing the
