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Cradles to Crayons wants kids' clothes
Cradles to Crayons is looking for children’s new and nearly new clothing, according to Elena Varipatis Baker. The McCall Girl Scout cadet troop is involved in collecting the donations, and its members will be sorting the clothes in late January. The Crawford Memorial Methodist Church, at the corner of
Winchester church to hold Festival of Lessons and Carols
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m., the First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., will hold its annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved tradition from England wherein God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in a special sequence
WART to hold augmented reality workshop at library
The following was submitted by the Winchester Augmented Reality Team: The Winchester Augmented Reality Team (WART) will hold a workshop on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m., at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., in the Large Meeting Room. The group will walk through all the steps needed
Solo Ager Network provides financial, legal healthcare workshop
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Solo Ager Network presents “What If You Don’t Have a Healthcare Agent or Power of Attorney?,” from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. If you are unable
Winchester Chamber holds 4th annual Stroll events all this week
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, there’s no better way than the annual Winchester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll, which is being held Dec. 2 to Dec. 8. For Executive Director Dana Garmey, the week-long event is the perfect way to not only kick off
PET OF THE WEEK: Cashew
Our dog’s name is Cashew, or “Cash” for short. He’s a 2-year-old Lab mix that we adopted from Paws Project Foundation, and he was part of a litter called “The Nut Litter.” Cash loves to cuddle, steal shoes, and run around the yard with his moms’ outdoor pillows.
Top 10 most checked out books of 2024 at Winchester Public Library
As 2024 wraps up, you might be looking for a way to spend those cold, snowy days. What’s better than a book? And the Winchester Public Library has just what you’re looking for. Nicole Langley, WPL director, said from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024, the library saw
Yes, Virginia...There is a Santa Claus
Editor’s Note: Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. When it first appeared, it was an immediate sensation, and became one of
REVIEW: Karma seems destined for success in Winchester
It was a raw, rainy Tuesday night and Karma was hopping. At 6:30, the new trendy Asian fusion hotspot on Thompson Street was about half full. My reservation was misplaced, but my dining companion and I were happy to sit at the bar. A perk of sitting at the
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Top 10 most checked out books of 2024 at Winchester Public Library
As 2024 wraps up, you might be looking for a way to spend those cold, snowy days. What’s better than a book? And the Winchester Public Library has just what you’re looking for. Nicole Langley, WPL director, said from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024, the library saw
Winchester treatment center offers ‘Insight’ into helping clients reach sobriety
They say every journey begins with a single step — and the staff at Insight Recovery Treatment Center in Winchester want to not only help you take that first step, but be there throughout the entire journey. Owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor opened the center’s doors at
REVIEW: Karma seems destined for success in Winchester
It was a raw, rainy Tuesday night and Karma was hopping. At 6:30, the new trendy Asian fusion hotspot on Thompson Street was about half full. My reservation was misplaced, but my dining companion and I were happy to sit at the bar. A perk of sitting at the