The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester is excited to introduce four new sculptures to the Winchester Riverwalk. On the week of Sept. 15, two new sculptures were installed in time for the Spirit Weekend activities. “Evolution” by R Douglas Rice was installed behind the Jenks, replacing “Waterfowl.
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: Nouvelle Maison, Winchester’s destination for great coffee, fine provisions, wine and community events, is excited to announce it will be celebrating its one-year anniversary with a big Tasting Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 2-5 p.m. Nouvelle Maison opened one year
The following was submitted by Randie Black-Schaffer: Winchester Scout Troop #507 spent the morning at Elliot Park on Saturday building picnic tables for the park. After a microburst in May destroyed one picnic table at Wedge Pond, Randie Black-Schaffer asked Scout leaders about building more tables. The Select Board approved
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Mark your calendars for Winchester’s 3rd Annual Open Studios on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s artists will be displaying small to large works in many different forms and media including paintings, drawings, photography,
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: Looking for some extra fun this Halloween season? The Winchester Unitarian Society is thrilled to be hosting a Haunted House for all ages this year on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6-9 p.m., at 478 Main St.
The following was submitted by Green Day Recycling: On Saturday, Nov. 1, Green Day Recycling will be hosting an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Eulalia Parish parking lot, 50 Ridge St., Winchester. Green Day Recycling will be accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Mark your calendars for the following two upcoming events at the Winchester Community Music School: • Oct. 25: “Inspiration, Process & Craft: Songwriting Workshop with Rachel Sumner,” from 3-4:30 p.m. This 90-minute workshop is for any musician who wants
The following was submitted by Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries has opened an Attended Donation Center at the Winchester Elks Lodge on Route 3, 375 Cambridge St., that provides residents of Winchester and neighboring towns a local, convenient way to reuse and recycle clothing and household goods.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Rotary Club: More than 70 volunteers — Rotarians, Winchester High School Interact Club members, Lion’s Heart Teen members, families, and Kids’ Corner staff — assembled 15 wooden beds on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Kids’ Corner. The project, organized in partnership with the Lynn-based Massachusetts
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: Winchester Unitarian Society kicks off its 20th annual concert series on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m., with a delightful evening of vocal music ranging from opera and oratorio to musical theater, jazz and art song. Works will be performed
The following was submitted by Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: On Sunday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., journalist, activist, and pastor Liz Walker will be at the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., to discuss her new book, “No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding virtual office hours on Monday, Oct. 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend office hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: On Monday, Oct. 20, join Indivisible Winchester for “Activism That Works!” at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and learn how your activism can be more effective and impactful! In an era where active civic
The following was submitted by Shannon Sullivan: The Winchester High School Girls Lacrosse team fundraised and walked on Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ Buddy Walk in Wakefield. The team raised $1,200 in support of Captain Siobhán Sullivan’s cousin, Annie and her team Annie’s
By Aaron Shwom and Noah Shwom When we learned that all Winchester Public Schools were closed today because of a chemical spill at the high school, my second-grade son, Noah, had questions — and ideas. Aaron: So, Noah, how did you feel when you heard school was canceled today? Noah: I
The following was submitted by the Conservation Commission: The Conservation Commission is responsible for the care and control of Winchester’s conservation spaces. Winchester has almost 150 acres of conservation space with the largest being Winning Farm, Sucker Brook, and Town Forest. These serve multiple purposes, and the commission has
