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🌱 Patch AM: How Millbrook’s Aaliyah Green spiked her way to Player of the Year
You won't want to miss Movie Saturdays at Bowman on the Winchester Patch calendar
Hey there, Winchester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Millbrook’s Aaliyah Green spiked her way to Player of the Year
- How a record land deal could expand Virginians’ outdoor playground
Also on today's calendar: Antique Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAY 10-4 and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: A little snow; some ice early, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 32.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Player of the Year: Millbrook's Aaliyah Green (winchesterstar.com) — Millbrook High School junior Aaliyah Green has been named The Winchester Star’s Volleyball Player of the Year after a dominant season leading the Pioneers to a 19-4 record and a deep postseason run. Already verbally committed to the University of Connecticut, she posted some of the area’s best offensive stats and is expected to anchor a largely returning Millbrook squad next year. 
• Virginia Advances Historic 65,000-Acre Public Easement (thewinchestergazette.com) — Virginia is moving forward with a record 65,000-acre public access easement in Southwest Virginia that will open new hunting, fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing opportunities by 2026. While it’s not in Winchester, the Winchester Gazette highlights how this project could benefit outdoor-loving residents across the state with expanded public lands and river access.
📸 Around Winchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winchester
★ Featured events ★
- Movie Saturdays at Bowman
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- 90's Country Tribute
Bright Box Theater , 15 N Loudoun St , Winchester
8:00 pm - Backseat Event Center
Backseat Events USA , 114 Full House Dr , Winchester
8:00 pm - Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley
Region's 117 (Skyline Room) , 180 Bald Eagle Dr , Lake Frederick
6:00 pm - First Friday @ WBG – Live Art!
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber , 7 N Loudoun , Winchester
5:00 pm - Champagne Saturday
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber , 450 Green Spring Rd , Winchester
12:00 pm - Author Event: A.S. McConnell - Christmas Miracle
The Winchester Book Gallery , 7 North Loudoun Street , Winchester
12:00 pm - Antique Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAY 10-4
6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
10:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Thursday January 8
📣 Winchester Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sit & Stitch
Bowman Library , 871 Tasker Rd , Stephens City
10:00 am - Dance Party
Handley Regional Library , 100 W Piccadilly St , Winchester
10:30 am - Tea & Tai Chi
Handley Regional Library , 100 W Piccadilly St , Winchester
11:00 am - Baby Playtime at Bowman
Bowman Library , 871 Tasker Rd , Stephens City
11:00 am
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Last night, for the first time, my family and I rode the trolley to Clearbrook park and walked the .
5 mile light festival. It was great! The trolley showed up on time, the gentleman who checked us onto the trolley was kind and efficient, and our… (Nextdoor Winchester City West) - ***FOUND HER!!!
*** My cat, Wednesday, got out tonight… please contact me if you find or see her. (Nextdoor Valley Ave)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Winchester. Apply here.
- Framebridge posted a job opening for Inventory Associate-Evening Shift in Winchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winchester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berryville
- Berryville Names Winners of First Christmas Light Fight (thewinchestergazette.com)
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