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Women's Republican Club of Winchester to Meet at Library Tuesday

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Tuesday, May 21.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 21 in Winchester: 1. Library activities: Here is a sampling of activities planned for Tuesday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website: 2. Local meeting: Here is a look at a Winchester meeting slated for Tuesday, according to the town website: 3. Free workout: Want to feel the burn? Participate in the free Cardio Burn Bootcamp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fitness Together. 4. Images wanted: Did you take some great En Ka Fair photos and videos? Upload them to this post! 5. In case you missed it: Check out this story with an update about Winchester native and MBTA Officer Richard Donohue Jr. Use Winchester Patch to connect with your neighbors:

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Selectmen, Design Review Committee to Discuss Winchester High Project

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Monday, May 20.

Here is the 5 Things column for Monday, May 20 for Winchester: 1. Stormy weather? There is a 50 percent chance of rain Monday, as well as a possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. Temperatures will reach a high of about 79 before dipping to an overnight low of around 57, according to the forecast. 2. Local meetings: Here is a look at Winchester meetings slated for Monday, according to the town website: 3. Job hunt: Check out the latest jobs available in the region on the Jobs section of Winchester Patch. 4. Fair photos: Did you take some awesome En Ka Fair photos? Upload them to this post! 5. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Home of the Week on Winchester Patch. Use …

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Winchester Rotary Club Meets Thursday

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Thursday, May 16.

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: 3. Local sessions: Here is a look at Winchester meetings slated for Thursday, according to the town website: 4. A look ahead: The annual En Ka Street Fair kicks off Friday and also runs Saturday from 5-11 p.m. across from Winchester Town Hall. 5. In case you missed it: The Winchester Board of Appeal voted Tuesday night to have CVS pay for a peer review traffic study near the proposed pharmacy site at the corner of Washington and …

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One Month After Boston Marathon Bombings

Find out what is happening on Wednesday, May 15 in the Winchester area.

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 section today. 5. In case you missed it: Injured MBTA Officer and Winchester native Richard Donohue Jr. recently told his story about the shootout in…

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Fat Tuesday Blues Jam at Winchester Community Music School

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Tuesday, May 14.

Here is the 5 Things column for Tuesday, May 14 for Winchester:  1. All about the blues: The Winchester Community Music School will host a Fat Tuesday Blues Jam session from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All musicians and singers are welcome to attend. The cost is $7 for participants and free for audience members. 2. Get fit: Want to feel the burn? Participate in the free Cardio Burn Bootcamp at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fitness Together. 3. Town sessions: Check out the local meetings slated for Tuesday in Winchester, according to the town website: 4. Local images: Add photos of Winchester to our community gallery. 5. In case you missed it: The third and final Town Meeting session at Winchester High School concluded Monday night. Here are some ways to make …

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Third Town Meeting Session Set for Monday Night

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Monday, May 13.

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: 4. Third time's the charm? The third Town Meeting session is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at Winchester High School in the Auditorium. 5. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Home of the Week on …

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'In the Mood' Band Dance is Saturday Night at Winchester Town Hall

Find out what is happening in the Winchester region on May 11-12.

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 sampling of open houses slated for Sunday in Winchester. Here are some ways to make the most of your visits to Winchester Patch:

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Four Activities Set for Thursday at Winchester Public Library

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Thursday, May 9.

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: 3. Job hunters: Scope out the latest jobs available in the region on the Jobs section of Winchester Patch. 4. Upload local images: Take some great videos and photos at a Winchester event? Upload them to our Pics & Clips section today! 5. In case you missed it: Local lawmakers testify on sex offender legislation. Use Winchester Patch to connect with your neighbors:

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Historical Commission Meets Wednesday Night at Town Hall

Find out what else is happening in Winchester on Wednesday, May 8.

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 it? Create a blog post and get started today! 5. In case you missed it: Check out the Home of the Week on Winchester Patch. Use Winchester Patch to …

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Author of 'The Caning' to Speak at The Jenks Center in Winchester

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Tuesday, May 7.

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: 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 Winchester? Post it to our events calendar. Make sure you are logged into your free Winchester Patch user account before attempting to create an event listing. 5. In case you missed it: Check out the live blog recap from Monday …

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