The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Greater Boston is known as something of a music mecca, but in one respect, it has always been lacking: steel drums. There are precious few classes or bands for anyone who has fallen for the lilting sound of handcrafted steel
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Winchester Fast Forest will hold its January planning and dinner (NOTE: not potluck, restaurant) at 8:15 p.m. to closing at Arancini, 37 Main St., Woburn. Now that the Fast Forest is planted, what next? What do you — we — wanna do? Who do you
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: In honor of MLK Day in 2025, please join the Network for Social Justice for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of “Standing Up for Others.” The performance will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26, from
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is issuing a snow emergency starting today, Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m., continuing through Monday Jan. 20 at noon. During these hours, it is advised not to travel if possible. All parked vehicles are to
There has been a spike in anti-Islamic rhetoric following the New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, and some organizations have been subjected to threatening messages. (Newsweek, Hugh Cameron, 1/3/25). There has been a “historic spike” in anti-Jewish threats since the war between Israel and Hamas began;
The following was submitted by Ruth Lieberherr: Winchester artist Ruth Lieberherr will showcase her new acrylic paintings and picture books at the Winchester Public Library throughout February 2025. “Seeing with the Eyes of Love” will be on exhibit from Feb. 1-27 at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Inspired
The following was submitted by the Bulfinch Group: The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Yan J. Katz, managing partner of HUB Wealth Strategies, an affiliate of The Bulfinch Group, has been named as a President’s Council qualifier by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester: On Friday, Jan. 24, Ripley Chapel presents a genre-bending sound tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans — in essence, the Willie J. Laws Band live in-person and live streamed, beginning
The following was submitted by Winchester Community Music School: Join Winchester Community Music School on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. for “At the Movies,” a special faculty concert that will feel like a night at the movies! Immerse yourself in a world of beautiful, passionate, and emotional movie
The following was submitted by Alan H. Field, of the Winchester Democratic Town Committee: On the evening of Jan. 8, about 45 people braved the bitter cold and windy evening to attend a lively discussion at a Democratic Town Committee event. The draw? The issue of how the new administration
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation that will combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD)
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The town of Winchester is currently seeking volunteers for the Winchester Committee for Community Preservation (WCCP). Volunteers shall be: One (1) resident who holds no other elected or appointed office, nor is a town employee to be appointed by the Select
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis is asking for feedback from residents of his district to hear about what policy issues and concerns are most important to them. Constituent feedback will help Lewis and his office to set priorities and prepare
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Fast Forest. From groundbreaking in September 2023 to extra mulching on Dec. 19, the project went from a gleam in our eye to a fully planted forest. All volunteer efforts. All your efforts. What a
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding office hours in Winchester on Monday, Jan. 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Any Winchester resident is welcome to attend office hours, with
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Last Thursday, Dec. 19, the finishing touches were added to the Winchester Riverwalk Sculpture Park. Sculptor Dale Rogers installed “Gulls,” a sculpture grouping of three stainless steel gulls. Josh Ruder, the stone bench sculptor, was also onsite to assist with the “Gulls” installation
