Morning Notes for Nov. 8: Today and this week, Around town

Nov. 8: 20 items from Winchester's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather: Today: Sunny, 64°F. Tonight: Mostly clear, 42°F. Monday: Mostly sunny, 60°F. Monday Night: Mostly clear, 36°F. (NWS forecast)

Today and this week

Virginia Gourd Show and Sale Sat. Nov. 14; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; 901 Amherst St., Winchester (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Gardening Symposium Sat. Nov. 14, 8 a.m.; Laurel Ridge Community College; 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Cheesin’ for a Reason – a grilled cheese & tomato soup extravaganza Sat. Nov. 14, 11 a.m.; Loudoun Street Mall; 1 N. Loudoun St., Winchester (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
USMC 251st Birthday Ball Sat. Nov. 14, 6 p.m.; James Charles Winery; 4063 Middle Road, Winchester (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Live Theatre: The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley Fri. Nov. 13; Winchester Little Theatre; 315 W. Boscawen St., Winchester (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Pouring Over History: Col. James Wood Jr. Thu. Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; 901 Amherst St., Winchester (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Whiskey Wednesday Guided Tasting with Dan at Vault & Cellar Wed. Nov. 11, 6 p.m.; Vault & Cellar; 7843 Main Street, Middletown; $52.00 (Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau)
City Council Meeting and Work Session Meetings 10 Nov 2026 City Council Regular and Work Session Meetings (City of Winchester calendar)

Shenandoah Alumni And University Leaders In Public Service As this week’s elections come to a close, we are reminded that public service extends far beyond the ballot box. For generations, Shenandoah University graduates and leaders have a (Shenandoah University) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Winchester’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.