The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC. On Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m., there will be an Ash Wednesday Taizé service live in-person ONLY from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., Winchester. First Congregational Church offers a
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Saturday, Feb. 10, Ripley Chapel will host a community storytelling event with Master Storyteller David Sewell McCann, beginning at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. The event will be held live and will also be live
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee. Calling board game wizards and curious first-timers of all ages to a gaming adventure for the WIN Fast Forest! Come join a family-friendly extravaganza of board games and laughter on Saturday, Feb. 3 and every “First
On Saturday, Feb. 3, Crawford Memorial UMC will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off, benefiting New England Justice For Our Neighbors, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 34 Dix St., Winchester. Bring your family and friends, and your appetite! Entries include beef, pork, chicken and vegetarian
On Feb. 29, the League of Women Voters of Winchester, in collaboration with Winchester High School and Harvard Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy, presents “MLK and the Struggle for Black Voting: A Case Study in Expanding Democracy,” an in-depth discussion on the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965,
Ripley Chapel presents chamber concert on Jan. 19 On Friday, Jan. 19, “Contemporaneous Kaleidoscope: Music of our time,” featuring strings, oboe, flute, bassoon and piano in a stirring chamber concert will be life and live streamed, beginning at 7:30 p.m., from Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21
On Friday, Jan. 26, Winchester Unitarian Society’s Jazz in the Sanctuary 2024 spotlights the music of legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, beginning at 8 p.m., in the sanctuary, 478 Main St. The concert will be live streamed. The program includes some of Monk’s best known
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence will hold its 21st Annual Trivia Bee, beginning at 7 p.m. at Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mount Vernon St. Gather a team of three and complete in one of Winchester’s favorite traditions. “Bee” in costume. There is a
En Ka Society membership information session On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the En Ka Society Membership Committee is hosting an informational session at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Anyone interested in learning more about En Ka and/or being a member, is encouraged to
The Town of Winchester is continuing its work with the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management on the development of a Communication Plan. The online survey, which wrapped up Dec. 8, 2023, elicited more than 1,000 survey responses. Staff from the Collins Center has also completed stakeholder
On Friday, Jan. 19, “Contemporaneous Kaleidoscope: Music of our time,” featuring strings, oboe, flute, bassoon and piano in a stirring chamber concert will be life and live streamed, beginning at 7:30 p.m., from Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Formed in 1996 by musicians with
Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday Special to the News, Dec. 13, 2023 For Immediate Release: Griffin Museum of Photography Presents Transcendence: Awakening the Soul- Photographs by Xuan Hui Ng Winchester | December 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Acclaimed photographer Xuan Hui Ng presents Transcendence: Awakening
Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Winchester High School’s Curtain & Cue Presents “YOU SEE US AS YOU WANT TO SEE US: Reflections on The Breakfast Club.” Adapted from an original play conceived and directed by Dana Discordia, “You See Us...” is a parody of and homage to
Special to the News Dec. 9, 2023 Each year the Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Holiday House Tour with beautiful homes that showcase the artistry and creativity of Winchester’s talented residents and get everyone in the mood and inspired for the upcoming Holidays! This year the tour will
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 In collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann. The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 On December 2 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, inspired by a recent visit to New Orleans, faculty members Tad Hitchcock and Valerie Walton will present “A Taste of NOLA,” featuring songs from the period of jazz history that still has
