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Winchester Artist Network's Reception Set for Saturday at Library

Find out what is happening in the Winchester region from May 24-26.

Here are five things to know for May 24-26 in the Winchester area: 1. Fundraiser: A Stoneham Marathon Victims Fundraiser is slated from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Elks Club. 2. Art display: There will be a Winchester Artist Network artist reception from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Public Library in the Small and Large Meeting Rooms, according to the library website. 3. Outdoor activity: The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation will be having an introduction to spring ferns walk from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday starting at the Greenwood Park parking lot in Stoneham. 4. Beer tasting: Stoneham-based Redstone Liquors will be having a beer tasting at 4 p.m. Friday. 5. Live music: Live jazz will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Sushi Island…

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WinCAM Meets at Winchester High School Thursday Night

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Thursday, May 23.

Here is the 5 Things column for Thursday, May 23 in Winchester: 1. Meeting time: WinCAM is expected to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Winchester High School, according to the town website. 2. Post an event: Did you know you can post a Winchester event to the site? It's true! Make sure you have logged into your free Winchester Patc account first, then create your event listing here. 3. Gas up: Get gas prices in the Winchester region and traffic information in our Commute section on Winchester Patch. 4. Final call: Upload your 2013 En Ka Fair photos and videos here. 5. In case you missed it: There will be a public hearing June 5 to discuss the future development of Wright-Locke Farm. Use Winchester Patch to connect with your neighbors:

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Field Management Committee to Meet Wednesday Night in Winchester

Find out what is happening in Winchester on Wednesday, May 22.

Here is the 5 Things column for Wednesday, May 22 in Winchester: 1. Library sessions: Scope out the activities planned for Wednesday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website: 2. Town meetings: Here is a look at Winchester meetings slated for Wednesday, according to the town website: 3. Top off the tank: Get gas prices in the Winchester region and traffic information in our Commute section on Winchester Patch. 4. Screening: Kindergarten screening is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Winchester Public Schools website. 5. In case you missed it: A Winchester police investigation into a stolen laptop computer led to a search warrant of an Everett home and the arrest of three …

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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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