The following was submitted by the En Ka Society: On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the En Ka Society invites you to a member information session, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Curious about En Ka? We’d love to tell you more! You
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: Music connects us. It carries our memories, gives voice to our experiences, brings communities together, and crosses boundaries of time and place. From the blues and jazz clubs that nurtured new sounds to the rock stages, country dance halls, and
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: On Friday, Nov. 13, Ripley Chapel is proud to present Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples, from 7:30-9 p.m., at First Congregational Church in Winchester, 21 Church St. This event will be live in person and live streamed. Lisa Bastoni’s
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Ripley Chapel is proud to announce the 2026-27 Ripley Presents season of events! Both live in person and live streamed, please join us for an exciting line-up of concerts. From high octane jazz to Celtic folk, from stirringly gorgeous organ pieces
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will present “Mood and the Microbiome” with Dr. Abby Egginton at 11 a.m. We know that the microorganisms contained within our gut are involved not only in digestion but in other
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: Wright-Locke Farm is a busy place with a lot of fun fall and winter activities coming. The farm is located at 82 Ridge St. Forest Forensics Guided Walks with Dr. Naomi Riddiford Friday, Nov. 6, 9:15-11:30 a.m.
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Wright-Locke Farm will hold its final 2026 Farm Talk, “Food for Thought: How Your Choices Impact Your Health and the Planet,” beginning at 7 p.m. at the All Seasons Barn, 82 Ridge St. With so many
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, Nov. 6, the Repair Café will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Sewing and knitting repairs, knives or scissors sharpening, electronics and lamp repair, furniture fixing are all available. They
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Schools: We’re planning the Winchester Public Schools budget for the 2027-2028 school year, and we want to hear what matters most to you. Your input will help shape upcoming decisions. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and your responses are
The following was submitted by the Winchester Conservation Commission: On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Winchester Conservation Commission will be holding its annual invasives cleanup event, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. The event is held to improve the town wetlands and wildlife habitats. You can
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Family Action Network and Winchester Recreation Department will co-host the annual Halloween Bash Trunk-or-Treat and Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is free and open to
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On Friday, Oct. 23, Winchester High School will present A Cappella Fest, a highly entertaining evening of collegiate and high school a cappella singing, to be held in the Winchester High School auditorium, from 7-9 p.m. This year’s A
The following was submitted by the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will be holding a free concert by Grammy-winning high school choir The Spirituals from the Boston Arts Academy at 2 p.m. Appearances include Carnegie
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: Winchester Unitarian Society’s Music in the Sanctuary series opens its 2026–2027 season with a not-to-be-missed performance by the celebrated Beacon Brass Quintet on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Hailed as “one of the nation’
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: Ballot Question #4 on the 2026 State Election Ballot would allow eligible individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration address on Election Day. Currently, the deadline for voter registration is 10 days prior to Election Day. The law,
Staff Reports | CommonWealth Beacon Get ready for a long ballot. The Massachusetts House, Senate, and governor are responsible for the vast majority of what becomes law in the Commonwealth, but they’re not the only ones with that power. Individuals can also propose changes to state law or the state
