College age

Stories of Standing Up for Others

In honor of MLK Day 2025, please join us for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of "Standing up for others."

The interactive performance is Sunday, January 26, from 3-5 pm. The workshop is Thursday, February 6, from 6-8 pm. Both programs are at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

It is recommended, but not required, to attend both events to get the most out of the experience. The programs are recommended for those 13+ years old.

These programs are co-sponsored by the Network for Social Justice, Winchester ABC, the Winchester Public

"Magical." "Stunning." "Brought everyone in."

These were some of the comments shared after the True Story Theater interactive performance held on Sunday, January 26. Five brave "tellers" shared moving stories of "standing up for others" that were "played back" by the extremely talented troupe to an audience to about 50 people. "You could feel the energy in the room" which lasted beyond the show as audience members mingled and reflected on the experience.

Part 2 of this program is an opportunity for all of us to practice standing up or speaking up for others, in a True Story-led workshop on

• 6:30-7:00 PM: Meet Town Meeting candidates - All Precincts
• 7:00-7:30 PM: Housing Authority debate (1 seat): James Harris and Thomas Mourier
• 7:30-8:30 PM: School Committee debate (2 seats): Thomas Hopcroft (incumbent), Jeffrey Duncan, My Linh Truong, Carey Sue Barney, and Timothy Matthews

The debates will be moderated by an LWV moderator from a League chapter outside of Winchester.

This event will be livestreamed by WinCam and available afterwards on www.wincam.org.

Voter Guides with profiles of candidates for all offices, including Town Meeting available online at the League’s website www

The Winchester Conservation Commission is sponsoring its annual event to improve the habitat, environment and water quality along the Aberjona. We’re organizing it a little differently this year and we’d love to have you join us!

Pick up litter and/or cut back and remove invasives (bittersweet, knotweed, etc. )

4 locations between 9AM - 12PM

1. Judkins Pond - Meet/join at Griffin Museum parking lot
2. Behind Stop and Shop - Meet/join at parking lot on the east side of Stop and Shop
3. Elliot Park - Meet/join at Elliot Park near Wedge Pond
4. Train tracks near Winchester High School Playing Fields (Ciarcia

Please join us to celebrate the week of World Swim Day (October 26) at Playa Bowls Winchester (600 Main St). When you mention "Swim Winchester" at the register, 10% of in-store sales will benefit the local organization working to build a pool for YOU!

Learn more about our efforts to build a year-round, indoor pool accessible to all, and don’t forget to tell us why you Swim!