Organizations
Following is a list of organizations that contribute to Winchester's civic life. Information has been provided by the organizations themselves or is taken from public records. The Town Common is not associated with any other organization on the list. For a more compact listing, see the list of names, grouped by sector.
Organization | Sector/Keywords | Website/Contact | Calendar link | Description |
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350 MetroNorth |
Environment Climate, Environmental |
350mass.betterfutureproject.org | 350 MetroNorth, founded in Winchester in December, 2016, is a local chapter of 350 Mass. It consists of a group of… |
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A Better Chance (ABC) |
Education | winchesterabc.org | Winchester ABC is a chapter of A Better Chance, Inc., a national nonprofit organization founded in 1963 to provide… |
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Acera School |
Education School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School |
www.aceraschool.org | 📅 | A nonprofit K-9 STEM school, Acera employs assessment, Individual Learning Plans, differentiated instruction… |
Ambrose Parent Teacher Organization |
Education PTO |
ambrosepto.org | 📅 | Ambrose is proud to have a very active and inclusive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) dedicated to the enrichment of… |
Arthur Griffin Foundation |
Civic (Cultural) Grantmaker |
www.thearthurgriffinfoundation.org | The Foundation was established by renowned photographer and Winchester resident Arthur Griffin to provide scholarships… |
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Autism Housing Pathways |
Health | autismhousingpathways.org | 📅 | Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) is a family-driven, membership-based organization serving individuals and families in… |
Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester |
Cultural (Athletics), (Education), (Family) Dance, School, ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, contemporary, modern, adult dance classes, creative movement, Children, performance |
www.bacw.com | 📅 | Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester was founded in 1990 with the goal of offering the Winchester area a unique, quality… |
Brio Integrated Theater |
Cultural | www.briotheatre.org | 📅 | Brio's mission is to use the arts as a mechanism for learning how to collaborate and integrate people with and without… |
Chamber of Commerce |
Civic | winchesterchamber.com | 📅 | The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and serving local business and fostering a strong economic… |
Children’s Own School |
Education School, Preschool |
www.childrensownschool.org | 📅 | A private, non-profit, Montessori school (the oldest Montessori primary school in New England), serving children ages… |
Chinese American Network of Winchester (CAN-Win) |
Cultural | www.can-win.org | Chinese American Network of Winchester (CAN-Win) is a non-profit and non-partisan community organization for Chinese… |
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Climate Action Advisory Committee |
Municipal (Environment) |
www.winchester.us/267/Climate-Action-Advisory-Committee | Monitors the progress of Winchester's public, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in achieving the goals and… |
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Connect & Commit |
Service (Education) |
connectandcommit.org | Connect & Commit promotes community responsibility and civic engagement by expanding service-learning and community… |
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Cool Winchester |
Environment | www.coolwin.org | Cool Winchester envisions our town as an energy efficient, environmentally healthy, connected and caring community. Its… |
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Council of Social Concern |
Service | www.socialconcern.org | Council of Social Concern was founded in 1969 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to promote a sense of… |
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Cradles To Crayons |
Service | www.cradlestocrayons.org | 📅 | With supporters across the United States, Cradles to Crayons works to fight Children’s Clothing Insecurity directly in… |
Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church |
Faith | www.crawfordumc.org | 📅 | Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church of Winchester, MA is a Christ-centered and inclusive community. We open wide… |
Creative Corner School |
Education School, Preschool |
creativecornerschool.com | 📅 | We are a proud, family owned school for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years licensed by the Massachusetts Department of… |
Cummings Foundation |
Civic Grantmaker |
www.cummingsfoundation.org | Now one of the largest foundations in New England, Woburn-based Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $260 million… |
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DCF - Foster families |
Family (Municipal) |
www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-children-families | The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe… |
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Disability Access Commission |
Municipal | www.winchester.us/330/Disability-Access-Commission | The Disability Access Commission's mission is to protect the rights and facilitate the inclusion of individuals with… |
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En Ka Society |
Service (Civic) Grantmaker |
enkasociety.org | The Society’s objective is to provide aid, through volunteer services and through raising funds, for local charities… |
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Family Action Network |
Family | www.fanwinchester.org | 📅 | A non-profit support network for Winchester families with infants to young children, we facilitate connections between… |
Firebeat Ballroom Studios |
Cultural Dance |
www.firebeatballroom.com | Firebeat Ballroom Studios embraces excellence both in and out of the ballroom. As a team, we are deeply committed to… |
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First Baptist Church |
Faith | winchesterfirstbaptist.org | 📅 | We are family oriented. We are multicultural. We care for one another. Whether you're a longtime churchgoer or a first… |
First Church of Christ Scientist |
Faith | www.christiansciencewinchester.org | First Church of Christ, Scientist, Winchester MA welcomes all who search for a community in which to study the healing… |
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First Congregational Church |
Faith | fcc-winchester.com | 📅 | We are a Christ-centered, nurturing community, growing in faith, serving in love, welcoming all with joy. We are… |
Friends and Family of Skillings Field |
Athletics | savethefields.org | While we support Swim Winchester’s quest to build a community pool, there are other site alternatives that do not take… |
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Friends of the Middlesex Fells |
Environment (Education) |
www.friendsofthefells.org | 📅 | A nonprofit organization to promote the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells… |
Friends of the Winchester Public Library |
Cultural | www.winpublib.org/friends | Anyone who makes a donation to the Friends of the Winchester Public Library is considered a Friend. Activities are… |
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Friends of Winchester Hospital |
Health | www.winchesterhospital.org/about-us/hospital-auxilaries/friends-of-winchester-hospital | The Friends of Winchester Hospital is an auxiliary group that for more than 60 years has given time and financial… |
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Friends of Winter Pond |
Environment | www.winterpond.org | Manage and fund efforts to preserve Winter Pond for future generations, including watershed education and promoting… |
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Girl Scouts |
Service (Civic) Scouts, Leadership, Service |
winchestergirlscouts.wordpress.com | 📅 | Any youth in grades K-12 in Winchester, Massachusetts is welcome to join a troop or participate as an independent… |
Griffin Museum of Photography |
Cultural | www.griffinmuseum.org | 📅 | The Griffin Museum of Photography is a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the art of photography. Through our… |
Hope Christian Church |
Faith | www.hopechristianchurch.org | 📅 | We are a non-denominational, evangelical, Bible-based church founded by Winchester residents in 1993. We come from many… |
Islamic Center of Boston |
Faith | icbwayland.org | The Islamic Center of Boston (ICB) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian religious, educational and cultural organization… |
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Jenks Center |
Civic (Cultural), (Education) Seniors |
www.jenkscenter.org | 📅 | The Jenks Center offers cultural, educational, recreational and social service programming for residents age 55+, to… |
John & Mary Murphy Educational Foundation |
Civic Grantmaker |
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Jumelage Association |
Cultural | www.jumelage.org | 📅 | The Winchester Jumelage Association administers the Twin City relationship of cultural exchange and friendship… |
Karen Bernard School of Dance |
Cultural | www.kbernarddance.com | 📅 | The Karen Bernard School of Dance offers classes in many dance disciplines so as to provide opportunity to develop both… |
Kid Connection |
Education (Municipal) Preschool |
winchesterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30629 | Kid Connection is a creative and engaging preschool program (ages 3–5 years) that supports early childhood learning and… |
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Kids' Corner |
Education (Family) After-school program, Children |
kidscornerwinchester.org | Providing exceptional, nurturing and engaging out-of-school programming for Winchester's working families. The… |
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Kidstock Theatre |
Education (Cultural) |
www.kidstocktheater.com | Kidstock! Creative Theater is dedicated to a unique approach in education through the performing arts for children of… |
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League of Women Voters of Winchester |
Civic (Education), (Municipal) Vote, Election, Government, Women, High School |
www.lwvwinchester.org | 📅 | The LWV of Winchester was founded the year women won the right to vote in 1920. Initially only women could join League… |
Legacy Winchester |
Cultural (Civic), (Education) History |
www.legacywinchester.org | The Legacy Winchester Project seeks to both preserve and make readily available the electronically/digitally recorded… |
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Lincoln School Parents’ Association |
Education PTO |
www.lincolnspa.net | The LSPA is a parent-run organization devoted to enhancing our children's experience at Lincoln. Through donations and… |
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Lynch Parents Association |
Education PTO |
lynchschool.com | The LPA is involved in many aspects of the Lynch community. Through our main fundraising effort, called GO-DIRECT, we… |
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McCall Middle School Parents Association |
Education PTO |
<mccallparentsassociation@gmail.com> | The McCall Parents Association (MPA) is dedicated to creating a strong sense of community, facilitating school-family… |
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Meals on Wheels |
Service | www.jenkscenter.org/jenks-nutrition | Meals on Wheels (MOW) serves Winchester residents who cannot leave their homes and are unable to cook and/or shop… |
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Moms Demand Action, Winchester |
Civic | momsdemandaction.org | Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people… |
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Muraco Elementary School Parents Association |
Education PTO |
www.muracoparents.com | Parents at Muraco Elementary School have many opportunities to become involved with their children’s education and MESPA… |
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Mystic River Watershed Association |
Environment | mysticriver.org | 📅 | Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefit of all our community members. To… |
NAACP, Mystic Valley Area Branch |
Civic | www.mva-naacp.org | Local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), serving Arlington, Everett… |
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Neighborhood Cooperative Nursery School |
Education School, Preschool |
www.neighborhoodcoop.com | We offer classes for children ages 2.9 to 5+ years and cap our classes at 12 children. In addition, the Neighborhood… |
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Network for Social Justice |
Civic | nfsj.org | 📅 | The Network for Social Justice, formerly the Winchester Multicultural Network, has a mission to foster a movement for… |
Pan Mass Challenge |
Service | www.pmc.org | The Pan-Mass Challenge, presented by the Boston Red Sox Foundation, is the nation's original fundraising bike-a-thon… |
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Parent To Parent |
Family | www.parenttoparentwinchester.org | Parent to Parent is committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering parents to guide and nurture children of all… |
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Parish of the Epiphany |
Faith | www.3crowns.org | 📅 | The Parish of the Epiphany is a welcoming Episcopal community. The warmth and fellowship found at Epiphany can serve as… |
Porchfest Winchester |
Cultural (Civic) Music |
www.porchfest.win | Winchester Porchfest is a unique, volunteer-organized, one-day community-building music festival where Winchester… |
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Rotary Club of Winchester |
Civic (Service) Grantmaker |
www.winchesterrotary.org | 📅 | Winchester Rotary has three major Fundraising events, Golf Tournament, Pancake Breakfast and Chili Fest. All monies… |
Saint Eulalia Parish |
Faith | www.sainteulalia.org | 📅 | St. Eulalia is one of two Roman Catholic parishes located in Winchester. Saint Eulalia was born in Barcelona Spain near… |
Saint Mary’s Parish |
Faith | www.stmary-winchester.org | 📅 | St. Mary's Parish Family is the oldest Roman Catholic parish in Winchester, located near the town center. The parish is… |
Scouts BSA: Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts |
Service (Civic) |
www.scouts507.org | Scouting in Winchester prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes with the goal of… |
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Shukulele |
Cultural Music |
www.shukulele.com | 📅 | Started in 2013, Shukulele is an amateur ukulele group that plays at the farmers market and facilities such as assisted… |
St. Mary’s School |
Education After-school program, School, Preschool, Elementary School |
www.stmaryswinchester.org | A parochial school associated with St. Mary's Parish, St. Mary’s Early Learning Center is dedicated to providing… |
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Sustainable Winchester |
Environment (Civic), (Education), (Health), (Municipal), (Service) |
www.sustainablewinchester.org | 📅 | Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our community. We aim… |
Swim Winchester |
Athletics | swimwinchester.org | A nonprofit working to get a pool for Winchester. |
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Temple Shir Tikvah |
Faith | www.shir-tikvah.org | Shir Tikvah is a Reform Jewish congregation with about 350 family and single households. We offer religious services… |
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The Rippers Cycling Club |
Athletics | rippers.cc | A Loose Peloton of Cycling Fanatics. Members (adults/all ages) meet for early morning rides that leave from Starbucks… |
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Town Common Task Force |
Civic | towncommon.org | A non-partisan, community based organization dedicated to providing both actual and virtual gathering spaces in order to… |
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United Methodist Nursery School |
Education Preschool, School |
www.unitedmethodistnurseryschool.org | 📅 | A non-profit, non-sectarian program, owned and operated by Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church. Our curriculum… |
Vinson-Owen Parent Association |
Education PTO |
www.vinson-owen.com | 📅 | |
Vote01890 |
Civic | sites.google.com/view/vote01890 | 📅 | UPDATE: Feb 5, 2024. Vote01890 will cease operations and will archive all previous work.Vote01890: supporting local…
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WHS Alumni Association |
Education | winchesteralumni.org | Led by Sachem alumni students, families and faculty, our goal is to connect our schools and students, to support… |
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William Parkman Masonic Lodge |
Service | www.williamparkmanlodge.com | We provide numerous volunteer programs during the course of the year -- including blood drives (in conjunction with the… |
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WinCAM |
Civic (Education) |
wincam.org | 📅 | WinCAM is Winchester's community media station. Along with providing video coverage of municipal meetings and town… |
Winchester Artists Network |
Cultural Art |
www.winchesterartistsnetwork.org | The Winchester (Massachusetts) Artists' Network (WAN) is a working forum for local artists in our community. As an… |
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Winchester Basketball Association |
Athletics | winchesterbasketball.org | The Winchester Basketball Association (WBA) was established to provide opportunities for children in grades 3 through 11… |
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Winchester Board of Health |
Municipal (Health) |
www.winchester.us/230/Board-of-Health | Responsible for the formulation and enforcement of rules and regulations affecting the environment and public health. |
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Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community |
Health (Education), (Family) |
winchestercoalitionsafercommunity.com | 📅 | A comprehensive community-based organization housed within the Health Department that works collaboratively with town… |
Winchester Community Music School |
Cultural (Education) |
www.winchestermusic.org | 📅 | WCMS is a nonprofit organization serving more than 900 students from over 30 towns, including Winchester, Woburn… |
Winchester Conservation Commission |
Municipal (Environment) |
www.winchester.us/316/Conservation-Commission | A municipal board charged with implementing the state Wetlands Protection Act and the Winchester Wetlands Bylaw, which… |
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Winchester Cooperative Nursery School |
Education Preschool, School |
www.winchestercoop.org | Winchester Cooperative Nursery School offers a positive, first-school experience for preschool children and their… |
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Winchester Cooperative Theater |
Cultural (Family) Play, Broadway, Stage, Acting, Children |
winchesterchildrenstheatre.com | The Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children was founded in 1979 to provide elementary school children with the… |
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Winchester Council on Aging |
Municipal | www.winchester.us/318/Council-on-Aging | Mandated by the State Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration on Aging, the council’s duties… |
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Winchester Cultural Council |
Cultural (Municipal) Grantmaker |
winchesterculturacouncil.org | The Winchester Cultural Council is a town agency composed of volunteers appointed by the Select Board who work to… |
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Winchester Cultural District |
Cultural (Civic) Cultural, Art |
winchesterculturaldistrict.org/index.html | 📅 | The Massachusetts Cultural Council designated Downtown Winchester as a Cultural District in 2019 in recognition of the… |
Winchester Democratic Town Committee |
Civic | www.facebook.com/WinchesterDems | The mission of the Winchester Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) is to promote and support Democratic ideals, goals… |
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Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub |
Civic (Cultural), (Education), (Environment), (Family), (Health), (Service) |
www.wfmchub.org | 📅 | The Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub explores the different aspects of community building and the ways that bring… |
Winchester for Peace |
Civic | <raegan@gotyournose.com> | ||
Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) |
Education Grantmaker |
www.wfee.org | 📅 | WFEE raises and grants money in support of creativity, excellence, and innovation in Winchester public schools. |
Winchester Friends of Music |
Education (Cultural) Music |
fomwps.wixsite.com/winchester-music | Winchester Friends of Music (WFOM) is a volunteer organization made up of parents and community members. Originally… |
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Winchester Garden Club |
Environment Environmental |
www.winchestergardenclub.org | 📅 | In 1930, the Winchester Garden Club was established by a group of women who were friends and loved gardening. Membership… |
Winchester GOP |
Civic | massgop.com/our-party/local | The local affiliate of the state and national Republican party. |
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Winchester Got Lunch |
Service | winchestergotlunch.org | 📅 | A collaborative community effort of Winchester schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, civic groups and… |
Winchester High School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) |
Education PTO |
www.whspfa.org | The Winchester High School Parent Faculty Association serves as a liaison between the Winchester High School faculty and… |
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Winchester Highlanders Running Club |
Athletics | www.winchesterhighlanders.org | We're a group of women and men of all ages, speeds and goals who like to run. Some of us race. Some don't. Some run a… |
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Winchester Historical Society |
Cultural History |
www.winchesterhistoricalsociety.org | 📅 | The mission of the Winchester Historical Society is to promote an awareness of Winchester’s rich history and share it… |
Winchester Home & Garden Club |
Civic (Environment) Environmental |
whgclub.org | 📅 | We are a group interested in the beautification of our town Winchester, as well as in gardening, floral arranging… |
Winchester Hospital |
Health | www.winchesterhospital.org | 📅 | Winchester Hospital is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in northwest suburban Boston. The… |
Winchester Neighbors Club |
Civic | www.winchesterneighbors.com | 📅 | We enable new and established residents of Winchester, Massachusetts to connect with their community through social and… |
Winchester News |
Civic (Cultural) Winchester News |
www.winchesternews.org | Winchester News serves the entire community, including all residents and businesses. |
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Winchester Public Library |
Municipal (Cultural), (Education) |
winpublib.org | 📅 | The Winchester Public Library offers a variety of free services to all ages including educational and cultural programs… |
Winchester Public Schools |
Education (Municipal) School, Elementary School, High School, Middle School |
www.winchesterps.org | Administration for the Winchester public education system. |
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Winchester Recreation Department |
Municipal (Cultural), (Education) |
www.winrec.com | 📅 | The Winchester Recreation Dept is proud to provide the Town of Winchester with our activity registration system and… |
Winchester School Committee |
Education | www.winchesterps.org/school-committee | The Winchester School Committee consists of five members elected for three-year terms, so arranged that as nearly an… |
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Winchester School of Chinese Culture |
Education (Cultural) School, After-school program |
www.wscc-ma.org | 📅 | Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to teach the… |
Winchester Select Board |
Municipal | www.winchester.us/217/Select-Board | The Select Board is the executive arm of the government of New England towns in the United States. The board typically… |
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Winchester Seniors Association |
Civic Seniors |
www.jenkscenter.org/winchester-seniors-association | The Winchester Seniors Association (WSA) is a not-for-profit volunteer corporation of, by, and for people 55 years and… |
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Winchester Soccer Club |
Athletics | www.winchestersoccer.net | 📅 | The mission of the WSC is to build and operate a soccer program that:
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Winchester Special Education Parent Advisory Council (WinPAC) |
Education | www.winchesterpac.org | The Winchester Parent Advisory Council is a state-mandated group of parents and guardians who work with teachers… |
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Winchester Sports Foundation |
Athletics | www.winchestersportsfoundation.com | Mission:
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Winchester Tennis Association |
Athletics Tennis |
wtawinchester.com | An organization for tennis enthusiasts. All WTA members can participate in several organized social and competitive… |
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Winchester Town Clerk |
Municipal | www.winchester.us/199/Town-Clerk | The Office of the Town Clerk serves as the Chief Election Official, Official Recording Officer, Public Records Officer… |
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Winchester Town Day Committee |
Civic | www.townday.org | 📅 | Town Day, traditionally the first Saturday in June, is a great way to kick off the summer in a New England town! Thousands of individuals and families enjoy a day of browsing exhibits, playing games, competing in athletics, eating, listening to different types of music, attending the health fair, and watching the grand finale, fireworks. |
Winchester Town Meeting Members Association |
Civic Town Meeting, Town Meeting Association, Winchester TMMA, TMMA |
www.winchestertmma.org | Purpose: The Winchester Town Meeting Association was formed in 2023 to enable well-informed debate and decisions during… |
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Winchester Trails |
Environment (Education) |
www.winchestertrails.org | 📅 | A small organization of volunteers who lead Winchester elementary students on nature walks in the numerous Winchester… |
Winchester Unitarian Society |
Faith | www.winchesteruu.org | The Winchester Unitarian Society is a welcoming, caring community devoted to spiritual growth, social transformation… |
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Winchester Youth Baseball & Softball Association |
Athletics | www.wybs.org | Providing Winchester's Youth with Quality Baseball and Softball Leagues for All Ages. Our mission is to provide a quality… |
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Winchester Youth Hockey |
Athletics | www.winchesteryouthhockey.com | 📅 | A parent-run organization to promote and support the sport of ice hockey at all levels by the youth of the town… |
Winchester Youth Lacrosse |
Athletics | www.winchesterlax.org | 📅 | Our program provides boys, K-8, with an inclusive lacrosse program that is capable of supplying the home-grown varsity… |
Winchester Youth Wrestling |
Athletics | www.winchesterwrestling.com | 📅 | Wrestling training and competition for elementary and middle school-age boys and girls. |
Winton Club of Winchester |
Civic (Cultural) |
www.wintonclub.org | 📅 | A dedicated and diverse women's non-profit organization committed to providing various volunteer services and programs… |
Wisdom Tree Children's Center |
Education Preschool Childcare |
www.bwisdomtree.com | Wisdom Tree Children's Center is conveniently situated near the heart of Winchester, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to… |
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Wright-Locke Farm |
Environment (Education) |
www.wlfarm.org | 📅 | We are a bustling community farm offering a wide range of certified organic crops, education programs for children and… |