Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Still Taking Donations for Gaia Works

Talking to Jan Deferbrache at Gaia Works is always an inspiration. It is rare to find someone so focused and determined to make a positive change in the community! Dropping off food donations for the pantry on Dec. 10 to the Magic Candle, Jan was very grateful for all the … Read More

Generous Readers Helping to Make the Season Bright

The Weekly View’s thousands of readers are helping to make the season bright for the adults and children of Coburn Place (a safe space for domestic violence survivors) and local families in need. Thank you to the generous gifts givers who have dropped toys, coats, and more at our offices … Read More

Lawrence “Caroling Cops” Adding to the Holiday Spirit

“Being able to unite the community is on everyone’s Christmas list this year,” said Lawrence Police Officer Jamon Jack. “This is our way of helping to do that.” Officer Jack is talking about the “Caroling Cops” — five reserve officers with the City of Lawrence who have volunteered their time … Read More

IRT’s “A Christmas Carol” a Seasonal Joy

Holiday traditions, whether it’s the mushroom soup casserole with bacon bits or the stringing of the lights on the porch,  can get old and stale. Let’s face it: Everyone takes a polite spoonful of the casserole and then scrapes it off when no one is looking, and pretends it’s fun … Read More

Giving Year Round

Jan DeFerbrache, founder of the non-profit Gaia Works and the gift shop Magic Candle in Irvington, is filled with gratitude for all the people who have stepped up to help her help others. Earlier this year, Jan’s shop was burglarized two days in a row: thieves stole the cash register … Read More