The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: There’s something unmistakably comforting about hearing a melody you already love. Come celebrate that feeling with a night of beloved jazz classics. On Friday, Jan. 30, Winchester Unitarian Society’s acclaimed “Jazz in the Sanctuary” presents “Mid-Century Classics from the
The following were submitted by the Jenks Center: Nutrition with Jessy: Monday, Jan. 26, from 2-3 p.m.: Simplify your next trip to the grocery store by using the 5-4-3-2-1 method. This method can help simplify meal planning, avoid food waste, and overspending. We will learn how to balance your
The following was submitted by the Black Student Union at Winchester High School: The Black Student Union (BSU) at Winchester High School (WHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Black History Project, a contest designed to foster education, research, and creative expression surrounding Black history and culture. The
The following was submitted by state Rep. Christine Barber: State Rep. Christine Barber, who currently represents Medford and Somerville in the Legislature, announced her candidacy for state Senate in the Second Middlesex District, pledging to build on the historic legacy of Sen. Pat Jehlen by delivering progressive results for working
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on Feb. 19, due to the celebration of
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Athletics Department: On Monday, Jan. 26, the Winchester High School Athletics Department will be hosting an open house night for 8th graders from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come to an informational meeting, meet the coaches, learn about
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m., it’s the return of Willie J. Laws, a genre-bending band, tempered with the grooves
Submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Have you heard the buzz? The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) Trivia Bee is back! Join WFEE on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Winchester Town Hall for an evening of buzz-worthy fun. And remember, it’s all for
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Jenks Center, 109 killings Road, will host “100 Years of Comedy with Nick Zaino,” beginning at 11 a.m. Veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino explores Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Manifest Destiny on view from Jan. 9 to March 15, 2026. There will be an in-person artist panel on Jan. 24, from 3-4:30 p.m., followed by a reception from
Alphabetical (not ballot order) by last name. -Precinct 1, 3 year term- Christa Anzalone Russo (*) Marilyn Gagalis (*) Amanda Lewis (*) Meredith Mason-Crowley (*) Vincenzo Rascionato (*) Gregory Sawicki (*) John Vickery Roger Wilson, Jr. (*) -Precinct 2, 3 year term- John Bellaire Michelle Blumsack (*) Michael Galvin (*) David Judelson (*) Benjamin Keeler (*) Jay Melkonian (*) Richard Rohan (*) Brian
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd., will hold a Sociological Book Group, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This book club at the Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., will host “Make a Plan: Emergency Preparedness Workshop” in the large meeting room, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with Lois Luniewicz, registered environmental health specialist and coordinator for the
Lois A. (Walsh) Thorne, of Canton, formerly of Billerica and Jamaica Plain, died Dec. 22, 2025. Mrs. Thorne was the daughter of the late Rita Carty Walsh and James J. Walsh, of Jamaica Plain. She received a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in physics from Regis College
Editor’s Note: Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. When it first appeared, it was an immediate sensation, and became one of
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has named Sophie Culver, MD, as chief medical officer. In this role, Culver will lead efforts to enhance clinical excellence, maximize patient safety, reduce harm, and foster strong, collaborative relationships among medical, nursing, and administrative
