Community

Public meetings, parades, and other community-oriented activities and events of general interest

WCMS at Winchester Farmers Market

Drop by our table at the Winchester Farmers Market to learn about our fall music offerings and events. We can answer any questions and help find the right fit for prospective students.
We'll also be providing live music for the market courtesy of our great students and faculty:

9:30 - 10:30 AM: Faculty Jazz Quintet
10:45 - 11:45 AM: Motown Band
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Steel Drum Ensemble
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Faculty & Friends Bluegrass Ensemble

See you there!

WFEE Annual Gala: Under the Stars

The Fall Gala is an adults-only evening to help WFEE raise funds for all the innovative educational programs WFEE provides Winchester students all year long. The event includes a cocktail reception, live auction, dancing, entertainment, and more. Join us for an enchanting evening with an auction, dance, and surprise entertainment!

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WFEE Boxathon at TITLE Boxing Club

Mark your calendars for the WFEE Boxathon!

Join us for a fun boxing fitness workout to raise funds for the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE).⁠ Open to youth (7+) and adults. ⁠Proceeds will go to WFEE!

Suggested $25/person donation includes hand wraps (to keep) and glove rental.

RSVP by texting 844-317-9464 or use the link: https://bit.ly/43aN5Rc
 

Wheaton Mahoney | Artist Reception

The Griffin is pleased to present the work of Wheaton Mahoney on the grounds of the museum, creating a magical timeless forest for the Griffin this summer. Her site specific installation is found throughout the property on trees and framed flowing panels.

Join us on Sunday afternoon, August 16th at 2.30pm for a walk through The Forgotten, a series about the passage of time, our ancestors and what we leave behind.

Enos Before the Storm© Wheaton Mahoney

The Forgotten is a photographic series that unearths the mysterious world of abandoned portrait art collected over a six year period

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Why Do Migrants Make Such Dangerous Journeys? With Dr. Katrina Burgess

Join us as we welcome Dr. Katrina Burgess, a Professor of Political Economy and Director of the Henry J. Leir Institute of Migration and Human Security at the Fletcher School. This presentation is based on her current research that addresses how U.S.-bound migrants assess risk and process information as they make the perilous journey north to the United States. Sponsored by the Cummings Foundation.

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Wilson Science & Technology Forum with Jane Kent

Jane Kent, of the University of Michigan Hospital Facilities Planning and Development Department joins us. Jane is the youngest daughter of a historic figure in the evolution of The Jenks. Center, Jim Kent. Jane and her colleagues allow Michigan Medicine to be a world leading provider in healthcare, education, and research. She will speak on Hospital Planning Going Forward.

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Wilson Science & Technology Forum with Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin, President of base-e, which focuses on commercialization strategies for emerging Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS), Distributed Energy and CleanTech will join us. Pete is a recognized leader in the turbomachinery industry and will speak on the outcomes of the recent international climate meeting, COP28, held each year by the United Nations.

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Winchester Aberjona Clean Up Day

The Winchester Conservation Commission is sponsoring its annual event to improve the habitat, environment and water quality along the Aberjona. We’re organizing it a little differently this year and we’d love to have you join us!

Pick up litter and/or cut back and remove invasives (bittersweet, knotweed, etc. )

4 locations between 9AM - 12PM

  1. Judkins Pond - Meet/join at Griffin Museum parking lot
  2. Behind Stop and Shop - Meet/join at parking lot on the east side of Stop and Shop
  3. Elliot Park - Meet/join at Elliot Park near Wedge Pond
  4. Train tracks near Winchester High School Playing Fields (Ciarcia

Winchester Artists Town Day Exhibit

Come to Town Hall on Town Day to see beautiful artwork by Winchester artists who are members of the Winchester Artists' Network. You can meet many of the artists at a reception in Town Hall's beautiful and historic Winchester Room on the first floor throughout the day. Art will remain on display throughout the following week.

 

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