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Summer Beer Garden taking place Aug. 10 at Griffin

Summer Beer Garden taking place Aug. 10 at Griffin

On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., as part of the Griffin Terrace Series, Arts Winchester presents a summer beer garden with live music performed by Glenn Dickson and the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra. Shirim has played concerts and festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe

Arts in August kicks off artist receptions

Arts in August kicks off artist receptions

The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: The first of Art in August’s 2024 “meet the artist” receptions takes place on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St., with Wendy Jo New, maker of contemporary

Local nonprofit re-emerges with big dreams for recreation in Winchester

Local nonprofit re-emerges with big dreams for recreation in Winchester

The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services: The Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services, Inc. 501c(3) is back in action. After a brief hiatus, the organization has returned with renewed vigor. One of the primary goals of The Friends of Winchester Recreation

Sen. Jason Lewis supports passage of healthcare reform bill

Sen. Jason Lewis supports passage of healthcare reform bill

The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s healthcare system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to affordable treatment. The Senate approved

Winchester Cooperative Theatre presents ‘Fame Jr.’

Winchester Cooperative Theatre presents ‘Fame Jr.’

The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: The Winchester Cooperative Theatre will present “Fame Jr.” at the Lincoln Elementary School, 161 Mystic Valley Pkwy., on Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., both days. Tickets are available at the

Winchester student Fiona Zambuto takes the stage in ‘We Will Rock You’

Winchester student Fiona Zambuto takes the stage in ‘We Will Rock You’

The following was submitted by the Weston Drama Workshop: Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 62nd anniversary season, will stage six productions this month at Regis College, featuring participants entering Grade 5 through age 23. Participants have been rehearsing for these productions since early June, and

Winchester Hospital named a top hospital in Massachusetts

Winchester Hospital named a top hospital in Massachusetts

The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has been named as a top hospital in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals. Winchester Hospital was also rated high performing in seven procedures and conditions.  “Our staff’s dedication to providing exceptional care

Sen. Jason Lewis applauds passage of major economic development legislation

Sen. Jason Lewis applauds passage of major economic development legislation

The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass a comprehensive economic development bill intended to extend Massachusetts’ global leadership in life sciences and biotech, climate technology, and other sectors of the economy. An

Wright-Locke Farm looking for Fast Forest weeders on July 20

Wright-Locke Farm looking for Fast Forest weeders on July 20

The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: On Saturday, July 20, Wright-Locke Farm will hold a weeding event, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the farm, 82 Ridge St. Come join the folks at the farm in weeding Winchester’s own “Miyawaki” or Fast Forest. Volunteers will

Monthly Winchester Riverwalk tours continue July 13

Monthly Winchester Riverwalk tours continue July 13

The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural District: On Saturday, July 13, join volunteers from the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour of the Winchester Riverwalk Exhibit, beginning at 10:30 a.m., from the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Anchored by four sculptures, the Riverwalk exhibit is

Winchester Rotary hands out scholarships

Winchester Rotary hands out scholarships

The following was submitted by the Rotary Club of Winchester: The Rotary Club has selected its scholarship winners for 2024. Winchester High School graduating seniors received more than $22,000 in scholarships for their college education. The Rotary Club has been giving scholarships to Winchester High School and technical school

Sen. Jason Lewis applauds bill to address housing affordability

Sen. Jason Lewis applauds bill to address housing affordability

The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in unanimously passing the Affordable Homes Act. This comprehensive legislation takes major steps to address the state’s housing affordability crisis by making the largest investment in housing

Winchester resident to conduct concert at Salem Willows

Winchester resident to conduct concert at Salem Willows

The following was submitted by Peter Cokkinias: Join Winchester resident Peter Cokkinias on Tuesday, July 9 at the Salem Willows Band Shell, 165 Fort Ave., Salem, as he conducts the North Shore Concert Band, from 7-8:30 p.m.   Subscribe for free! The concert is free and open to the

Letters Trellis returns to Winchester Farmers Market

Letters Trellis returns to Winchester Farmers Market

The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis returns to the Winchester Farmers Market to encourage visitors to prepare handwritten letters to their friends or loved ones.  Letters Trellis provides the stationery, envelopes, and postage if you write your letter at the market. A nice writing desk is available

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