The following was submitted by the Winchester Jumelage Association: Since 1990, Winchester has enjoyed a “Twin City” link with Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, a lovely historic suburb of Paris. The French word for this relationship is “Jumelage,” which means “twinning.” The Winchester Jumelage Association administers its end, and is open to anyone
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections
The following was submitted by the Winchester Artists Network: Winchester Artists Network returns to the annual member show at the library after a hiatus since March 2020 when the WAN show was cut short due to the pandemic. Artists are pleased to be back and share their work with the
The following was submitted by the office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael S. Day worked with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget. Funded at $58 billion, the House’s FY25 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides strong
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage facilitator, will offer a workshop that incorporates the church’s beautiful Reno Garden labyrinth with a deep spiritual SoulCollage practice on Saturday, May
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis, Sen. Pat Jehlen, Rep. Michael Day and Rep. Michelle Ciccolo are pleased to announce Winchester is receiving $515,501 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure, as part of a $200
The following was submitted by the NAACP Mystic Valley Area Branch: On Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the NAACP Mystic Valley Area Branch and Clean Water Fund will host #Get The Lead Out Of Our Drinking Water! solely as an online presentation. There
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
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
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
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
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,
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
The following was submitted by the Winchester School Department: The Winchester Public Schools is proud to announce its latest investment in sustainability: the acquisition of a new electric vehicle (EV) for its Nutrition Services Department, replacing an older diesel-powered vehicle. “The decision to transition our Nutrition Services vehicle from diesel
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
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’
