This spring, The YDC invites community members to gather for Wildflower Art Night, a creative evening centered around abstract painting, reflection, and community connection. Taking place on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30PM–8:30PM at The YDC, A Center for Youth & Community in Winchester, this special event will be led by local artist Lindsay Browning and […]
Our Summer Art Series at the YDC is a fun, creative opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and express themselves in a welcoming environment. Made possible by the generosity of our donors, this program is offered free of charge to families in our community. Each week features a new project designed to inspire creativity, build […]
Addiction is a struggle — for the person and their loved ones. That’s why at Bridging the Gaps, we’re offering 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, a 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜. This October, attendees will be able to receive Acudetox (ear acupuncture), a technique used in addiction recovery to help reduce cravings, […]
Friday nights are back in Old Town Winchester. Join Friends of Old Town for First Fridays, a monthly community celebration bringing live music, local artists, vendors, pop-ups, food, shopping, and […]
Sixteen-year-old Rene DuPont has endured a lifetime of pain, abuse, and abandonment—until one night of horror and fire leaves him scarred but not broken. From the ashes rises Red, a […]
Eros Rex introduces Haley Hodges' vibrant poetic voice, at once sensual and reverent, restless and devoted. Hodges' sonically impactful lines are brash and honest in addressing God, and these poems […]
Contrary to Bill Bryson’s popular book’s title, hiking the Appalachian Trail isn’t just "a walk in the woods." It is a long and strenuous hike and danger abounds for unwary […]
Our Summer Art Series at the YDC is a fun, creative opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and express themselves in a welcoming environment. Made possible by the generosity of […]
Stephanie Gardner'snovellas are inspired by real people, places and events from the historicalShenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. From mountaineer history inpost-Civil War Thornton Gap to Victorian life in the […]
KidzFest is returning to Old Town Winchester on Saturday, June 13 for an afternoon full of family-friendly fun, activities, entertainment, and community programming throughout the Walking Mall. Hosted by Friends […]
Our Summer Art Series at the YDC is a fun, creative opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and express themselves in a welcoming environment. Made possible by the generosity of […]
Our Summer Art Series at the YDC is a fun, creative opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and express themselves in a welcoming environment. Made possible by the generosity of […]