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
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 Time: Saturday, December 2 10:00AM – 11:30AM Lecturer: Dr. Kerri Modry-Mandell, Tufts University Attendees: Welcome all young children’s parents/caregivers and early childhood educators. Address: 34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA, 01890, Parking Lot Entrance Dr. Kerri Modry-Mandell is a faculty member
Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has organized the Third Annual Holiday Stroll for the week of Nov 27 to Dec 3. The Stroll has now become a cherished tradition where the residents of Winchester and surrounding communities can enjoy a full week of
Special to the News Nov 7, 2023 The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St. in Winchester, will hold its annual Holiday Faire on Saturday, November 11, from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Crawford’s Famous Apple Pies and Fabulous Cookie Bar; the Christmas Room with a splendid array
Special to the News from Prassede Calibi Nov. 14, 2023 The WIN Fast Forest is closing in on its goal for fall site preparation at Wright-Locke Farm. This project of the WFMCHub is turning a bit of low-habitat value wetlands into high value mature forest. By super-charging the soil and
