Community

This evening is all about you, our members, whose passion and support make everything we do possible. Our Members Mingle is about connecting with fellow photography enthusiasts, sharing your inspiration, and participating in the vibrant energy that makes the Griffin Museum such a special place. And what better way to celebrate you than being with other members and seeing the work of our Photography Atelier 39 exhibition! Eat, drink and be merry! Get ready for an evening of connection, inspiration, and of course, great photography.

Looking for where to donate clothes, fabric, linens, or books? Have shredding you want done? The Winchester Girl Scout travel group is raising money for our trips to Europe in 2027 & 2028 by offering some spring cleaning help on Saturday May 9 from 9 am to noon.

Shredding is donation per container (you decide the amount!) and we have a professional company coming with a truck that includes a camera, for those of you that professionally need to verify the documents are now confetti. We’ll be able to take cash, Venmo, and credit card.

For clothes, linens, fabric, etc we just ask that they

Spirit Weekend Beer Garden! Join your neighbor's and friends to celebrate the Winchester Spirit on The Griffin Museum of Photography's beautiful outdoor patio! Live music provided by Sounds like Chicken and beer poured by Arlington Brewing Co. This is intended as a family friendly event for all to enjoy and is brought to you by The Winchester Cultural District, The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors, Catherine Albiani Real Estate , Conquer Ninja Gyms Woburn and Kate Maloney Interior Design

Enjoy an afternoon at the Library's "Spring into Reading" Open House. Rediscover all the library has to offer for children, teens and adults. Explore the collections, learn about our art and support the Library's many enriching programs by bidding on wonderful items from local businesses!

Fun crafts and a library-wide scavenger hunt for kids. Lawn games for all!

Please join us on April 27th from 11am to 1pm

Questions? email: winchester@minlib.net

This program is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.

Gardening Expo, including seedling sale pickup & local vendors; with gardening tips, barn tours, and views of the photo exhibit.

Gardening Expo, including seedling sale pickup & local vendors; with gardening tips, barn tours, and views of the photo exhibit.

Meeting schedule:

• Monday, April 28, 2025
• Thursday, May 1, 2025
• Monday, May 5, 2025
• Thursday, May 8, 2025 (if needed)

Enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Dinner: Beef Brisket with whole grain mustard, Colcannon, roasted vegetables and cornbread with sweet butter.  Entertainment by Musician Mossie Coughlin.  The Healey-Quinn Irish Dancers, sponsored by Ducks in A Row, will also perform.  

Cost is $20 per person. Reservations Required. There will be a cash bar for wine & beer.

Join us as we kick off St. Mary's 150th Anniversary year at our St. Patrick's Day Party! We will have live music, dancers, traditional corned beef dinner, drinks and raffles!

• The Old Brigade Irish Band
• The O'Shea-Chaplain Academy of Irish Dance
• Bagpiper Ian Massie
• Catered Corned Beef Dinner
• Cash Bar

Tickets: $50 adults, $35 seniors (65+) and children (6-18 years), free for children age 5 and younger.