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Repair Café offers free fix-it help Saturday
August 27, 2026
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Repair Café to host free fix-it event at First Congregational Church
Winchester's Repair Café returns Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Chidley Hall at First Congregational Church, where volunteers help residents repair household goods, clothes and toys at no cost. The Repair Café Foundation frames the events as a way to keep repair skills alive locally and to bring neighbors of different backgrounds together. Residents can join the organizers' email list to be notified when signups are published.
First Congregational Church, Winchester, MA
Hot Reads book group discusses Patrick Ryan's 'Buckeye'
Winchester Public Library's Hot Reads book group meets tonight, Aug. 27, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room to discuss Patrick Ryan's novel 'Buckeye.'
Winchester Public Library
Winchester sponsors free Summer Movie Night under the stars
Winchester hosts a free outdoor Summer Movie Night on Monday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of First Congregational Church, with free popcorn and stargazing.
Town of Winchester
Literature Junkies Book Club to discuss 'Atmosphere' at Book Ends
Book Ends Winchester's Literature Junkies Book Club discusses Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel 'Atmosphere' tonight, Aug. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., with wine and snacks.
Book Ends Winchester
Finance Committee meets remotely
Winchester's Finance Committee meets remotely tonight, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., with an agenda covering public comment, prior minutes and committee updates.
Town of Winchester
Jenks Center to host hearing loss workshop for caregivers
The Jenks Center presents 'Breaking Barriers: Improving Communication with Loved Ones Who Are Hard of Hearing' on Sept. 1 from 4 to 5 p.m., featuring guest speaker Dr. Nicole Laffan.
The Jenks Center
Explainer details Select Board's powers and duties
A Winchester News explainer (Aug. 26) breaks down the Select Board's executive, appointment and licensing powers under the town's home rule charter, and how they differ from the town manager's authority.
Winchester News
Woburn nonprofit BILT highlights support programs for Winchester
A community feature (Aug. 25) highlights how Woburn-based nonprofit Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT) helps Winchester residents with disabilities build independent lives and community connections.
Winchester News
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