2013 En Ka Street Fair Kicks Off Friday Night

The "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair, which is located at the Jenks Center parking lot across from Winchester Town Hall, will kick-off Friday and run from 5-11 p.m. It also runs from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday.

Got a fever for more carnival rides? Then take a swing by the "Lucky 13" En Ka Street Fair on Friday and Saturday across from Winchester Town Hall in the Jenks Center parking lot. The fair, which runs from 5-11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, will feature 20 rides, book tents, carnival fare and a bargain box, according to an announcement from the En Ka Society. The event has been a community draw since 1935. One Quality Quilt Several En Ka Society members have also spent hundreds of hours creating a quilt that will be raffled off at the fair. "Every year, for over 30 years, a group of talented and dedicated En Ka members, who give of their time and fabrics, come together to create a quilt that is raffled at the annual En Ka Fair …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

Five Things: Town Offers Flu Clinics

Here is some information to get you through Thursday, Sept. 20.

1. It's going to be sunny today with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 49, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Winchester said goodbye to one its own Wednesday morning. Members of the community lined the streets stretching from the Costello Funeral Home to St. Eulalia Church. See a slideshow of Winchester honoring Glen Doherty and supporting his family. 3. U.S. Senate candidates Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren will have a live televised debate tonight at WBZ studios in Boston. The debate, the first in a series of four, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. on WBZ-TV, WBZ Newsradio 1030 and CBS Boston.com.  4. The Winchester Board of Health will be holding four flu clinics over the next few weeks at the Jenks Center. The flu shot and …

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WSA Volunteer Meeting this Morning

Swing by the Jenks Center at 10 a.m. to hear about volunteer opportunities.

Sheriff Koutoujian Introduces Senior Citizen Program

The TRIAD program focuses on empowering senior citizens to recognize fraudulent behavior.

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian visited Winchester on Wednesday to meet with seniors at the Jenks Center where he spoke about the role of the Sheriff in the community, including his responsibility for the care and custody of inmates.  The sheriff spoke about educational and vocational programs put in place at the Middlesex House of Correction that provide inmates with opportunities to better themselves and learn skills that can help them be productive members of society following their release.  Koutoujian also discussed the Community Work Program which allows minimum security inmates who pass a rigorous screening process the opportunity to participate in community works projects in cities and towns across the county. Inmates paint, …

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Sheriff Koutoujian Visits Winchester

The sheriff will introduce a new program that benefits senior citizens.

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is stopping by the Jenks Center today to visit with Winchester senior citizens. The sheriff will join Ruth Young of the Winchester Council on Aging and Town Manager Richard Howard at 1 p.m. to discuss the department's new TRIAD Program and the sheriff's role in the community. The program focuses on empowering senior citizens to recognize fraudulent behavior by hosting educational events and providing tips and resources on how seniors can stay safe and avoid being the object of criminal behavior. For more local news, sign up for the free Winchester Patch newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Five Things To Do This Weekend

Another week has come and gone. If you need some ideas for entertainment, look no further.

  Patch is coming to the rescue. Every week, we give you a few suggestions of things to do this weekend. And be sure to let us know of any other events in the area that you might be attending, by telling us in our comments section below. Given the increasing likelyhood of rain, as predicted by our friends at the National Weather Service, this week's Five Things To Do This Weekend will focus on keeping you both dry and entertained. 1. Dino Govoni Jazz Quartet in Burlington When/Where: Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at 56 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington. Why go: Just a short drive away, you will be entertained with some funky/cool jazz originals as well as some "standard" jazz repertoire with Dino Govoni on tenor saxophone and joined by Ben Zecker on…

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need To Know Today, April 13

Opening Day at Fenway, warm weather and a dance are a few things you should know about today.

  “Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. Today is Friday, April 13. Here are five things you need to know today. 1. Sunny and warm, now we're talkin': The National Weather Service says tomorrow is going to be mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Perfect Friday weather! The evening ought to be partly cloudy, with a low around 39. 2. Office hours with Representative Jason Lewis: Meet with Rep Lewis about any and all issues from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Small Meeting Room at the Winchester Library. 3. Opening Day at Fenway: The Red Sox open the season at Fenway …

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