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WHS Track and Field team thanks En Ka Society for grant

WHS Track and Field team thanks En Ka Society for grant

The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Track and Field team: The Winchester High School Track and Field team (composed of roughly 200 athletes) and coaches would like to thank the En Ka Society for its generous En Ka Grant, which has given them the ability to purchase

‘GIRL TALK’ draws crowd to library

‘GIRL TALK’ draws crowd to library

The following was submitted by the Winchester League of Women Voters: The documentary film “GIRL TALK” was presented at the Winchester Public Library by the League of Women Voters of Winchester on April 23. This screening was made possible by a grant from the En Ka Society. There were over

Lewis, Massachusetts Senate pass consumer protection bills

Lewis, Massachusetts Senate pass consumer protection bills

The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to protect residents and consumers from predatory tactics and promote fairer interactions with businesses in the state, passing three bills that would ban third-party residential electric suppliers, enhance

Sen. Jason Lewis invites the public to virtual town hall

Sen. Jason Lewis invites the public to virtual town hall

The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to provide an opportunity for members of the public to share their feedback and ask him questions

Music MAYnia Festival 2024 –– A day of celebration and performance

Music MAYnia Festival 2024 –– A day of celebration and performance

The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Get ready to immerse yourself in a fun-filled celebration of music as Winchester Community Music School hosts its annual Music MAYnia festival on Sunday, May 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. This beloved tradition, now in its 20th year,

Annual Aberjona Clean-up will take place May 4

Annual Aberjona Clean-up will take place May 4

The following was submitted by the Winchester Conservation Commission: On Saturday, May 4, the Winchester Conservation Commission is sponsoring its annual Abjerona Clean-up, an event to improve the habitat, environment and wter quality along the river, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. Pick up litter

Author Tess Gerritsen to speak at library in May

Author Tess Gerritsen to speak at library in May

The following was submitted by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library: On Thursday, May 16, the Friends of the Winchester Library will host New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, from 7-8 p.m., at the library, 80 Washington St. Join Gerritsen as she talks about her latest spy

4th Annual Winchester Porchfest takes place June 8, still looking for solo acts

4th Annual Winchester Porchfest takes place June 8, still looking for solo acts

The following was submitted by the Winchester Porchfest Planning Committee: The 4th annual Winchester Porchfest will take place Saturday, June 8 all around town. This is a free, family-friendly music festival that features local performers of all ages. In prior years there have been more than 40 acts, and there’

Winchester Fast Forest planting re-scheduled for September

Winchester Fast Forest planting re-scheduled for September

The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee: The WIN Fast Forest planting event set for May 4 has been re-scheduled to Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 22. While this is not the committee’s first choice, weather is out of

Pony rides on Winchester Common

Pony rides on Winchester Common

The following was submitted by Preschool Social Academy: On Saturday, April 27, get ready to have some fun with pony rides on Winchester Common, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the corner of Church Street and Waterfield Road. The event will happen either rain or

Health Department to host tent for Safe Disposal Day, April 27

Health Department to host tent for Safe Disposal Day, April 27

The following was submitted by the Health Department: On Saturday, April 27, the Health Department and the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community will have a tent outside the Transfer Station gate, 15 McKay Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Safe Disposal Day, or DEA National

Spring into reading with library open house

Spring into reading with library open house

The following was submitted by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, April 27, the Friends of the Winchester Public Library will be hosting an open house, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 80 Washington St. There will be a scavenger hunt, silent

Send us your garden photos

Send us your garden photos

Hey, Winchester, it’s spring! And that means warm days, birds singing, trees budding and of course, gardens and gorgeous flowers. We recently asked local gardeners Charlene Band and Shannon Scott-Vernaglia to send us a few photos of how their gardens look at the moment. We would love it if

Hank Wonder returns to Ripley Chapel on April 27

Hank Wonder returns to Ripley Chapel on April 27

The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: On Saturday, April 27, Ripley Chapel is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder – a dynamic trio of musicians who return with their special blend of songcraft and music making, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Somewhere