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Free music demo classes today and Saturday

September 11, 2026

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Winchester Community Music School Hosts Free Demo Classes

Winchester Community Music School is offering free demos of selected classes during the second week of September, Sept. 11-12, with options for toddlers, kids, teens and adults ahead of the fall semester's Sept. 14 start. Offerings include Eurhythmics with Melodica & Percussion for 5-year-olds and Eurhythmics with Piano for ages 6-9. RSVPs reserve a spot, and classes that fill are removed from the demo schedule, with a wait list option available; details are at winchestermusic.org or 781-721-2950, at 407 Highland Avenue.

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School Building Committee Reviews High School Concrete Repairs

The Educational Facilities Planning and Building Committee met remotely Sept. 9 to review Winchester High School concrete repairs, noting completion of Phase II and outlining the scope of Phase III.

Town of Winchester

Zoning Board of Appeals to Hold Hearing September 17

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular public hearing Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Waterfield Room to evaluate special permits, variances, and site plan reviews.

Town of Winchester

Historical Commission Schedules September 14 Public Meeting

The Historical Commission meets Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mystic Valley Room to evaluate demolition delay applications and historic resource protections.

Town of Winchester

Climate Action Advisory Committee to Meet September 16 at Town Hall

The Climate Action Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Waterfield Room to discuss town-wide sustainability initiatives.

Town of Winchester

Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee Convenes September 15 Meeting

The Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cemetery Office to address maintenance, grounds policies, and administrative matters.

Town of Winchester

Firebeat Ballroom Studios Opens Fall Youth Dance Registration Friday

Firebeat Ballroom Studios opens registration for its Sparks fall 2026 youth dance program Friday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m., offering partner dancing instruction for youth and beginners.

Firebeat Ballroom Studios

Talk: 'What Exactly is the Qur'an?' at Jenks Center Friday

The Jenks Center presents 'What Exactly is the Qur'an?' with Nate Ramsayer Friday, Sept. 11, at noon at 109 Skillings Road.

The Jenks Center

Teen Board Game Afternoon at Winchester Public Library

Students in grades 6-12 can drop in to the library's Large Meeting Room Friday, Sept. 11, from 3:30-5 p.m. for games and refreshments.

Winchester Public Library

Artist Reception for Lua Kobayashi at Griffin Museum Friday

The Griffin Museum of Photography holds an artist reception for Lua Kobayashi Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m.

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Winchester Girls Volleyball Eyes Higher Expectations for 2026

After last year's state tournament run, the Winchester girls volleyball team enters the 2026 season with higher expectations, according to coverage published Sept. 4.

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