Community

At 3 pm: Group Hike on the Tri-Community Trail, leaving from and returning to Winchester Unitarian Society parking lot. This loop hike is approximately 4.4 miles in total along the beautiful shores of the Mystic Lakes and through the Brooks Estate. Mostly flat walking on pavement or dirt path along lakes, hiking in woods and some elevation changes in Brooks Estate. Options to shorten the hike by joining or leaving from Upper Mystic Lake Dam parking lot. 

At 6 pm: concert at the Winchester Unitarian Society, sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Music & Performing Arts Collaborative. Refreshments

The annual ceremony will include the awarding of the 2025 Civic Leadership Award to M.  Joyce Westner.

The LWV Steering Committee is proud and excited to announce that M. Joyce Westner will be the recipient of the 2025 Civic Leadership Award. Please join the League on Thursday, September 18, 2025 for the 2025 Civic Leadership Award Ceremony in the Town Hall Auditorium.

Joyce has provided a tremendous service to our community, bringing idealism balanced with professionalism to shape public discourse in a civil fashion. Joyce effectively engages a wide range of people, often while tackling some of the most challenging community concerns. Most recently, Joyce responded to the clear need for

Come on down and join us for the annual En Ka Fair! Held in downtown Winchester/the Jenks Center parking lot.

Rides, fair food, the book tent, bake sale, jewelry, famous lobster rolls and more - all raising funds for En Ka Society.

Buy tickets online (enkasociety.org) or use the link below until May 14.
https://form.jotform.com/250806537696165

Buy tickets onsite starting May 15 (12-6pm), and during Fair's hours.

This year the Fair's hours are:
Friday, May 16, 4-10pm
Saturday, May 17, 10am-9pm (Parade is at 9:15am)

On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will hold its annual Holiday Faire, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for Crawford's famous apple pies and fabulous cookie bar; the Christmas room with a splendid array of lovely holiday decorations and other exciting items not found in local stores; beautifully handcrafted goods and gift baskets; delightful and unique ideas for everyone; fun vintage jewelry; scrumptious baked goods; delicious breakfasts and lunches at the snack bar, and the white elephant sale including books, housewares, toys, the holiday room, and

Come on down and join us for the annual En Ka Fair! Held in downtown Winchester/the Jenks Center parking lot.

Rides, fair food, the book tent, bake sale, jewelry, famous lobster rolls and more - all raising funds for En Ka Society.

More details will be given later!

As we celebrate the creative community of Griffin Museum members during the month of August, we have an exclusive member preview event with early access to the 32nd Annual Juried Members Exhibition.

Join this special members only event from 4 to 5pm on Friday July 31st at the Griffin Museum to celebrate the 65 artists of the Juried Members Exhibition, curated by Barbara Tannenbaum, Curator of Photography, Chair of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Cleveland Museum of Art. We are excited to also highlight the solo exhibitions of Director's Prize winner Preston Gannaway, and the Exhibition

Koshari Mama presents vegan Egyptian delights. From the rich spices to the traditional dishes, this buffet offers a culinary journey through the heart of Egypt, all in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. To make the evening even more special, we’ll have a live belly dancer performance between courses, adding an exciting cultural experience to the night! Basic cost: $84; lower and higher tiered prices available.

Join us at Winchester High School (80 Skillings Road) on Tuesday, May 20, from 5:30 – 7:30 for a family-friendly Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander celebration! There will be entertainment, educational activities, advocacy, food and more. This event is free and open to everyone. We hope you’ll join the fun!

Join us at the Winchester Public Library for an AI Reality Check, part of a nationwide campaign about what AI means for our jobs, our kids, and our future.

In a short, plain-language presentation, we'll look at what AI really is, the risks it creates, and commonsense steps we can take to keep humans in control. Expect real audience participation, practical ways to take action, and no jargon. You don't need any AI expertise to join.

The presentation will be given by Winchester resident and software engineer Laney Zamore. Read more about the nationwide campaign at https://realitycheckhq