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First Congregational Church is pleased to present the Choral Arts New England 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony and its latest recipient, our Minister of Worship and the Arts Jane Ring Frank. This free event will honor Ms. Frank's 35-year contribution to choral music in New England. The ceremony will feature a brief performance by Concord Women's Chorus with Ms. Frank conducting, as well as an opportunity for the audience to sing Bach's Dona Nobis Pacem, from the Mass in B minor.

When: Sunday October 26, 2025, at 3pm
Where: The church's main sanctuary at 21 Church Street

A sponsored Fundraiser Benefiting Anna's Fund for Food Assistance, which provides Winchester and Woburn residents in need with $15 in tokens that are redeemable at the Winchester Farmers Market. Visit Krave Kitchen & Bar for Lunch, Dinner, or Take-Out and mention that you are participating in the fundraiser!

• For Dine-In or Phone Orders, mention that you are participating in the fund raiser.
• For Online Orders, select "Fundraiser" in the Starters section of the menu

Did you ever want to learn to paint an exciting watercolor sky? Even for experienced painters, it can be quite challenging to do! For beginner and experienced artists alike, award winning Winchester artist, Carolyn Latanision, will share her expert artistic tips on how to use acrylic gouache as a sneaky way to get amazing results!

Look through your pictures and pick one to paint. Come to this workshop prepared to learn techniques to help you take your own photograph and use it as a reference to create a beautiful painting. All levels welcome!

Bring a printed photograph with you. If you can't

Let's have some fun on an early release day! Join our After-School Art Enrichment Program for the day as we create beautiful art in a friendly, supportive place.

SPECIAL EVENT / DISCOUNTED PRICING:
We are opening up our After-School Art Enrichment Program to drop-ins for the Early Release Day for a special rate of $90. This is a great opportunity to try it out and see for yourself if it might be right for your child. Find out more here: https://www.studioonthecommon.com/about-our-after-school-program

All families are welcome at FAN’s Halloween Bash, where residents decorate their car trunks and hand out candy and small treats (such as stickers, and toys) to children in attendance.

Neighbors are urged to host a trunk by signing up to host a trunk. Hosting a trunk is FREE and open to everyone — you do not need to be a FAN member to participate. Grab your family, friends, or neighbors and get into the Halloween spirit! Decorate your car trunk (or a small table), dress up, hand out candy or festive treats, and help create a fun morning for local families.

And don't forget, Halloween Bash also

The tenth annual festival celebrates decorations for the holiday season. Admission is $25 and includes 10 tickets towards a raffle to win a holiday item of your choice. Light refreshments served, courtesy of Carole Kitchen & Bath Design.

Come One, Come All to the Rummage ​Sale in celebration of our 150th year! All proceeds will benefit St. Mary Parish.