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
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
The following was submitted by the Mystic River Watershed Association: The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is inviting members of the public to attend the second public meeting for the Mystic Lakes Path Improvements Project, to be held on Tuesday, April 23, from 6- 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The following was submitted by the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) Network: For the second consecutive year, local match funding secured by nonprofit news organizations surpassed matching support provided through the national NewsMatch program. Each year as part of NewsMatch, nonprofit newsrooms, such as the Winchester News, secure individual donations
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Winchester has joined the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products collaborative. Residents now have eight (8) free opportunities to dispose of their household hazardous waste in nearby Lexington, one day each month from April to November. The following dates are available, with five
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress: Boston Bruins veteran employee John Dunleavy, of Winchester, has been named the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ Employee of the Year. The award was presented on stage at the Awards Luncheon of MDSC’s 40th Anniversary Conference. Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy,
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee: The WIN Fast Forest planting event set for April 20 has been re-scheduled to May 4, with a rain date of May 5. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.
The following was submitted by Sen. Jason Lewis’s office: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding evening, virtual office hours on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. These office hours will replace regularly scheduled virtual office hours which are canceled on April 15 due
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Tuesday, April 23, The League of Women Voters of Winchester is proud to present a showing of the documentary film, “GIRL TALK,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., in
The following was submitted by Adam Allen-Rogers: Winchester-based startup AI Fit has been named a finalist ahead of the South East final of the UK StartUp Awards. The UK StartUp Awards was launched to recognize the booming start-up scene across the UK, which has accelerated over the
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Monday, March 25, the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) program welcomed teens, parents, and community members from Woburn and Winchester to a panel discussion on Healthy Approaches to Post-High School Pathways. Hosted at the James L. McKeown
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis and Patricia Jehlen and state Rep. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo are pleased to announce the town of Winchester will receive an additional $4,965,089 in state funding to support the construction of the
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, April 7, come enjoy “Romancing the Winds,” two exquisite and romantic chamber pieces performed by a woodwind quintet with piano, a rare combination in chamber music, at the Winchester Music School, 407 Highland Ave., beginning at 3 p.
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, April 11, the Jenks Center will host “Finding the Right Living Situation,” from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester, with Wendy Tatlock. Finding the right living situation can be overwhelming for
The following was submitted by the Winchester Coalition: On Wednesday, March 27, the Winchester Coalition and the League of Women Voters of Winchester will be hosting “Elections and Sleep, Alcohol Consumption & Public Mood” with Tony Cunningham, PhD, at the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Road, beginning at 7 p.m.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Registration is now open for summer programs at Winchester Community Music School. Choose from several types of offerings for kids, teens, and adults: enroll in a kids’ music program, explore a new instrument, play with a band, or take advantage
