Cross St. MBTA track work tonight through Monday

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MBTA weekend track work on Cross Street starts tonight

MBTA crews will mobilize at 10 p.m. tonight for continuous track and laydown area work on Cross Street, running through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. Noise should be similar to past night shifts, possibly quieter because no blasting equipment will be used. Crews will work both at track level and below, moving in and out of the laydown area.

Town of Winchester

Kathleen Parks Band performs at Ripley Chapel tonight

Ripley Presents hosts the Kathleen Parks Band tonight, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at Ripley Chapel, First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., with bluegrass, pop and fiddle improvisation. Tickets are $20 ($5 for students), with in-person and livestream options.

Town of Winchester

Shake, Rattle and Read musical storytime at library today

The Winchester Public Library hosts a storytime with books and musical instruments today, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Children's Room for ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers. No registration is required.

Winchester Public Library

Enneagram workshop begins tonight at Parish of the Epiphany

The "Boston: Know Your Number" Enneagram workshop starts tonight at 6 p.m. at the Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., with teaching until 9 p.m. The two-day program continues Saturday, October 3.

Life in the Trinity Ministry

Jenks Center beginner Chinese calligraphy class this morning

The Jenks Center's beginner calligraphy class meets today, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at 109 Skillings Road. Mr. Chen leads the weekly class.

The Jenks Center

Farmers market set for Town Common Saturday

The Winchester Farmers Market runs Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Common, with produce, baked goods, prepared foods and other offerings.

Town of Winchester

Families & Firetrucks comes to Vinson-Owen Saturday

Family Action Network's free Families & Firetrucks gathering is Saturday, October 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Vinson-Owen Elementary School. Visitors can see vehicles from town departments and a Lightning McQueen guest car.

Town of Winchester

Griffin Museum portfolio workshop for teens Sunday

David Oxton leads a college- and AP-portfolio photography workshop Sunday, October 4, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Road. It is open to high school students and costs $200.

Town of Winchester

Chinese lion dance and martial arts class Sunday

A Chinese lion dance and traditional Hung Gar martial arts class meets Sunday, October 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 50 Cross St. Pricing is on a sliding scale.

Town of Winchester

Winchester boys soccer draws 1-1 with Lexington

Winchester and Lexington played to a 1-1 draw Thursday, October 1. It was Winchester's first draw of the season, leaving the team at 6-1-1.

MaxPreps

Winchester field hockey visits Reading Memorial at 4:15 p.m.

Winchester varsity field hockey plays at Reading Memorial today at 4:15 p.m.

MaxPreps

Winchester varsity football plays at Melrose tonight

Winchester's varsity football team plays at Melrose tonight at 7 p.m.

MaxPreps

Winchester freshman volleyball visits Reading Memorial

Winchester freshman volleyball plays a conference match at Reading Memorial today at 4:30 p.m.

MaxPreps

Hope Christian Church youth group meets tonight

Hope Christian Church's youth group for grades 6–12 meets tonight from 7 to 10 p.m., with worship, food and games.

Hope Christian Church

Old banner creates new controversy for Winchester middle school

A 6-year-old mural has prompted a wave of online posts. School Committee Chair Tim Matthews addressed the Select Board about it earlier this week.

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