This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Do you think you can beat Amanda, the YA librarian, at Uno? What about GIANT Uno? Gang up on her and see if you can win! (We'll also have giant Jenga!)This event is supported by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
The Winchester League of Women Voters is pleased to announce that M. Joyce Westner will receive the League’s 2025 Civic Leadership Award. Light refreshments will be provided
For many years Joyce has provided tremendous service and leadership to Winchester. She has been instrumental in a wide range of civic projects, including working to save Wright-Locke Farm, multiple Cultural District projects, and launching the community's online Winchester News. Joyce also served on multiple Town Committees and as a Town Meeting member for many years, well deserving of the League’s Civic Leadership
Experiment with alcohol inks on special non-porous paper, then use what you learned to make a unique ceramic coaster. Alcohol inks are quick-drying, transparent inks that create a sophisticated marble effect-- no expertise required!Note: Alcohol inks will stain clothing.
Artist Jennifer McCarthy, owner of The Felted Bee, will teach you the art of needle felting in a supportive and relaxed environment. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will learn to paint with wool and create a two-dimensional spring landscape.
At this time of year, we often think about the creepy creatures of the animal world, including many that are active at night. Learn about some of the amazing talents of these creepy animal friends and what you can do to help them help us! How do you hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? From animals that look creepy like spiders and bats, to those that just sound creepy, many of these creatures are important predators that help us unseen under the cover of darkness.
A Fall Plant ID Nature walk at the farm and on Whipple Hill. We’ll focus on basic identification characteristics primarily looking at native species, including a plant Native Americans used to supposedly cure “craziness” as well as one they used to wash their hands, a few best identified using our noses, several that are edible and medicinal along with a few non-natives. And we’ll discuss specifics on native vs. non-native. Cost: $25/$20/$15 (tiered).
Join us on October 26th for Halloween family fun! In the event of rain, we'll take the party inside and celebrate in the Town Hall. Schedule of Events:
The downtown trick-or-treat is free for all to attend and no registration is needed!
The trunk-or-treat and Halloween Bash is free to FAN members, and costs $10 per family for non-members. If you are interested in joining FAN (and attending the party for free), please click here.
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Ready to celebrate creativity and smarts? Join us for a hands-on event for PreK-9th grade students and their families to celebrate Women in STEM. All learners welcome!
Acera's Annual Girls in STEM event brings together scientists, educators and families to celebrate women in science and invites all young learners to explore, build and create! Keynote Speaker Alison Earnhart, an award-winning Science and Engineering Educator with more than a decade of experience in designing and leading dynamic, hands-on learning environments will be presenting a talk which will be engaging for students and
Join us to learn about 3D printing - the technologies, concepts, and ways you can get started creating your own 3D printed items. Registration is required and this program is open to Adults and Teens.
Join us to learn about 3D printing - the technologies, concepts, and ways you can get started creating your own 3D printed items. Registration is required and this program is open to Adults and Teens.