Here is the 5 Things column for Thursday, May 16 for Winchester: 1. Rotarians unite: The Winchester Rotary Club is scheduled to meet at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the Parish of the Epiphany. 2. Library programs: Scope out the programs going on at Winchester Public Library on Thursday, according to the library website: Pattycake Place, 10-11 a.m., Large Meeting Room eBooks Help Session, 10-11 a.m., Local History Room Hot Reads!, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Small Meeting Room 3. Local sessions: Here is a look at Winchester meetings slated for Thursday, according to the town website: School Committee …

Here are 5 Things to know for Wednesday, May 15 in the Winchester area: 1. One month later: May 15 marks one month since the tragic Boston Marathon bombings on April 15. 2. Citizen of the Year: Winchester resident Tom Howley will be honored at a Winchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Burlington Marriott. 3. Fundraiser: Mahoney's Rocky Ledge Garden Center will host an En Ka Day fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. 4. Local images: We are always looking for new photos and videos taken in Winchester. You can upload them to our Pics & Clips…

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 13 for Winchester: 1. Nice day: It is expected to be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high around 63 before dipping to an overnight low of about 37, according to the National Weather Services's forecast for Winchester. 2. Grand finale: The final concert of the Faculty Recital Series is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Winchester Community Music School.   3. Library activities: Here is a look at what is happening at Winchester Public Library on Monday, according to the library website: English Conversation Group/English At-Large, 10-11:30 a.m., …

Here are 5 things going on May 11-12 in the Winchester region: 1. Dance time: The "In the Mood" band dance is slated for 8 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Town Hall. The cost is $20. 2. Sales everywhere: There will be a yard sale at 9 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church, UCC in Melrose. 3. Clean-up time! A spring clean-up day will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday at Melrose Dog Park at Ell Pond. The park is located in the area of 330-360 Lynn Fells Parkway. 4. Film viewing: "The 11th Hour" will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday at Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church. 5. Open houses: Check out a…

Here is a look at the 5 Things column for Thursday, May 9 in Winchester: 1. Planning session: The Winchester Planning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall in the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Room, according to the town website. 2. Library programs: Check out the Winchester Public Library activities planned for Thursday, according to the library website: eBooks help session, 10-11 a.m., Local History Room Pattycake Place, 10-11 a.m., Large Meeting Room Wet and Wild Crafts, 3-4:30 p.m., Storytime Room WHS Reunion meeting, 6-8 p.m., Small Meeting Room 3. Job hunters: Scope out the …

Here is a look at the 5 Things column for Wednesday, May 8 in Winchester: 1. Historical Commission session: The Winchester Historical Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall in the Waterfield Room, according to the town website. 2. Local session: There will be a EFPBC meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall in the Mystic Valley Room, according to the town website. 3. Upload images: Take some great videos and photos at a Winchester event? Upload them to our Pics & Clips section today! 4. Bloggers wanted: Did you attend an event and take photos and want to write a story about …

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 7 in Winchester:  1. Author visit: Stephen Puleo, author of "The Caning," is expected to speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Jenks Center.  2. Library activities: Take a gander at the Winchester Public Library activity scheduled for Tuesday, according to the library website: Winchester Communicators, ITC meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Small Meeting Room 3. Sweat it out: Want to feel the burn? Participate in the free Cardio Burn Bootcamp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fitness Together. 4. Local events: Do you know of a charity event or meeting coming up in …

Here are 5 Things to know for Monday, May 6 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the low-70s during the day Monday, and lows in the upper-40s. 2. Part two: The second Town Meeting session is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday at Winchester High School in the Auditorium. 3. Library activities: Take a gander at the Winchester Public Library activities scheduled for Monday, according to the library website: English Conversation Group/English At-Large, 10-11:30 a.m., Large Meeting Room Up in the Air and Under the Sea, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Large…

Here are 5 Things to know for Thursday, May 2 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the low-70s during the day Thursday, and lows in the low-40s. 2. Local meetings: Here is a look at the meetings scheduled for Thursday in Winchester, according to the town website: Davidson Park Working Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall in Waterfield Room Disability Access Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall in Mystic Valley Room Joint Planning Board and Selectmen session, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall in Board of Selectmen's Meeting Room Planning Board, 8 p.m., …

Here are 5 Things to know for Wednesday, May 1 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the upper-60s during the day Wednesday, and lows in the mid-40s. 2. Local meetings: Here is a look at the meetings scheduled for Wednesday in Winchester, according to the town website: School Committee subcommittee, 4 p.m., Lynch Elementary School Library EFPBC, 6 p.m., Town Hall in Mystic Valley Room 3. Library programs: Check out the Winchester Public Library activities scheduled for Wednesday, according to the library website: Preschool …

Here are 5 Things to know for Tuesday, April 30 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the upper-60s during the day Tuesday, and lows in the low 40s. 2. Local meetings: The Senior Citizens Taxation Committee meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mystic Valley Room at Town Hall, while the WinCAM Board meets at 7 p.m. at WincCam at Winchester High School, according to the town website. 3. Work up a sweat: There will be a free Cardio Burn Bootcamp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fitness Together. The offer is good for first-time students only. 4. …

Here are 5 Things to know for Thursday, April 25 in Winchester: 1. Weather Forecast: It is expected to be cloudy Thursday morning before gradually clearing, with a high near 66 and an evening low around 38, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester.  2. Library activities: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Thursday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website:   eBooks Help Session, 10-11 a.m., Local History Room Pattycake Place, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Large Meeting Room Friends of Winter Pond annual meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Large Meeting …

Here are 5 Things to know for Wednesday, April 24 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the upper-60s during the day Wednesday, and lows in the upper 40s overnight. 2. Local voices: Want to write about a local topic of interest? Create a blog post for our Local Voices section. 3. Local activities: Is there an event coming up in Winchester? Post it to our events calendar today! 4. Announcements: Did you just have a baby or are you getting married? Place an announcement on Winchester Patch. 5. In case you missed it: The Watertown …

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, April 23 in Winchester: 1. Free session: Want to feel the burn? Participate in the free Cardio Burn Bootcamp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fitness Together. 2. Cloudy skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-40s during the day Tuesday, and lows in the low 40s overnight. 3. Traffic: Get gas prices in the Winchester region and traffic information in ourCommute section on Winchester Patch. 4. Local images: Add photos of Winchester to our community gallery. 5. In case you missed it: A website was recently created by …

Here are 5 Things to know for Monday, April 22 in Winchester: 1. Sunny skies: The forecast in Winchester calls for sunny skies with temperatures in the low-50s during the day Monday, and lows in the upper 30s overnight. 2. School time: Kids will return to school after being on vacation last week. 3. Traffic updates: Get gas prices in the Winchester region and traffic information in our Commute section on Winchester Patch. 4. Upload photos: Add photos of Winchester to our community gallery. 5. In case you missed it: The second Boston Marathon bombing suspect was awake and writing answers to …

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Thursday, April 18: 1. Sunny day: It is expected to be sunny with a high near 61 on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. At night, there is a 20 percent chance of precipitation and temperatures will dip to a low of around 38, according to the forecast. 2. Library activities: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Thursday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website:   Pattycake Place, 10-11 a.m., Large Meeting Room "Space: The Final Frontier" with Mad Science of Boston, 3:30-4:30 p.m…

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Monday, April 15: 1. Holiday: Monday is Patriots' Day. Find out what is open and closed in Winchester. 2. Run, Winchester, run! Dozens of Winchester runners will be participating in the Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day. 3. Last chance: Tuesday is the last day to file your taxes. File them locally. 4. No school: Winchester students are on spring vacation this week. 5. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Home of the Week in Winchester. Use Winchester Patch to connect with your neighbors: Share your news with the rest of the community. Click here to…

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Friday, April 12: 1. Rainy day: Rain and sleet are expected during the day, with temperatures hitting a high of around 40 and an overnight low of about 36 on Friday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester.  2. Library activities: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Friday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website:   Officer hours for State Rep. Jason Lewis, 10 a.m.-noon, Small Meeting Room 3. Need work? Scope out our Jobs section today! 4. Upload photos: Have you snapped some great photos or …

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Thursday, April 11: 1. Rain possible: There is a 40 percent chance of precipitation, with temperatures hitting a high of around 47 on a mostly cloudy Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. At night, temperatures will dip to a low of around 34, according to the forecast. 2. Library activities: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Thursday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website:   Pattycake Place, 10-11 a.m., Large Meeting Room 3-2-1 Blast off Crafts!, Noon-1:30 p.m., Storytime …

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Wednesday, April 10: 1. Police log: Check out the latest Winchester Police log. 2. Weather update: There is a 40 percent chance of precipitation, with temperatures hitting a high of around 63 on a mostly cloudy Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. At night, temperatures will dip to a low of around 43 and rain may start after 10 p.m., according to the forecast. 3. Facebook "likers" wanted: Can you help us eclipse the 700 "liker" mark on Winchester Patch's Facebook page?  4. Spring images: Have you taken some …