The following was submitted by Volunteer Ventures MA: In the wake of the chaos and uncertainty surrounding cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Volunteer Ventures MA (VVMA), a Lexington-based nonprofit, hosted an emergency Soup Jar Making event on Nov. 9 at Temple Shir Tikvah in Winchester. The social
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Winchester Farmers Market will hold its annual Thanksgiving Market at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Outside, on the lawn, enjoy the bounty of Lanni Orchards and Wright-Locke Farm,
The following was submitted by Historical Portrayals by Lady J: President Franklin Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, will be telling Part 2 of her story on Nov. 25 at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, from 7-8 p.m. It is not necessary to have seen Part 1
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the 23rd consecutive A grade the hospital has received. Leapfrog assigns a grade to general hospitals across the country based
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in a bipartisan effort to protect freedom of thought and safeguard open access to books and other educational materials in Massachusetts schools and public libraries. As school libraries
The following was submitted by Book Ends: Book Ends will host an Indie Author Showcase 2025 on Saturday, Nov. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. Visit the book store and meet local independent authors; each author will have their own books for sale which they can sign. Remember, signed
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed a comprehensive set of reforms designed to strengthen the Commonwealth’s literacy standards and improve literacy instruction in every school district across the
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: About 100 current and former cancer patients and clinicians came together to “Celebrate Life” at the annual Cancer Survivor’s Event hosted by Winchester Hospital. The yearly event, held at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn, honors those who have survived cancer while also
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: While the holiday season brings joy and togetherness, it can also present unique challenges for aging loved ones. Between traveling, visiting family and navigating unfamiliar environments, older adults may face increased risks — especially related to falls, cluttered spaces, unfamiliar visitors and disrupted
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously vote to provide enhanced safety, stability and educational opportunities for military families, and to position the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is searching for two volunteers for the Finance Committee: One (1) registered voter for a term to expire 2026 One (1) registered voter for a term to expire 2028 The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager’
The following was submitted by Sogno: On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Sogno honors New England veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through a full day of dining, fundraising, and gratitude. Throughout the day, a portion of all dining proceeds will benefit two extraordinary organizations: The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, which
Dear friends and supporters: My husband and I founded the “Lights of Love” – Winchester in 2004. For more than two decades, the “Lights of Love” has illuminated our Town Center and downtown area all year round – a glowing tribute in memory of our deceased children, family members and friends whose
The following was submitted by Walker Cremations, Funerals and Gatherings, of Maine: Capt. Frederick “Rick” Hamilton Hauck died Nov. 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born into a naval family on April 11, 1941, Rick was the son of Capt.
The following was submitted by Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children: The Wildcats are taking over Winchester! The Winchester Cooperative Theatre is thrilled to bring Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” to the stage this fall. Based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, this high-energy production follows East High’
This Sunday, Volunteer Ventures MA will be hosting an emergency Soup Jar-Making event at Temple Shir Tikvah in Winchester to assist our neighbors living with food insecurity in these particularly challenging times. Volunteers are needed to create the soup jars. There will be two sessions on Sunday, Nov. 9, the
