Posts Tagged ‘Organizations’
Long-Running Charity Basketball Tournament Will Be a Fun Day for the Entire Family
Watertown – The 28th annual Patrick’s PALS 3-on-3 basketball tournament will happen on Saturday, June 1st at the TRACK at New Balance in Brighton. This annual event raises money for FRAXA Research Foundation who’s sole mission is to find a cure for Fragile X syndrome, the leading cause of autism. Patrick’s PALS is expanding the day for…
Read MoreAuthor and Storyteller Cindy Pierce Brings Solo Show to Watertown
The following press release was provided by Mosesian Center for the Arts Boston Area – Acclaimed author, comic storyteller, innkeeper, and educator Cindy Pierce will perform her latest solo show at Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 PM. Keeping It Inn is an intimate, rousing portrayal of her functioning, dysfunctional family. Cindy…
Read MoreWatertown “YardArt” Organizers Encourage Community to Participate
WATERTOWN – Although Watertown’s fourth annual YardArt display begins in just a few days, organizers are encouraging residents to get involved regardless of artistic ability. Dawn Evans Scaltreto and Susan B. Jones spoke with WCN about what residents can still do to get involved. Recent Stories
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Watertown | Part 1
Watertown – In cooperation with the Watertown News and thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Cable News is producing a series of videos chronicling issues of hunger and food insecurity in the community. In part 1 of the series, we talk to a number of different stakeholders in the community…
Read MoreDozens of Musicians to Perform in Watertown to Raise Money for Music Programs in Schools
The following announcement was provided by Friends of Watertown Music WATERTOWN – Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 11th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, March 15. Doors open at 5:15 and musical performances run from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Watertown Middle School. MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone! The event features…
Read MoreHigh School Students Can Apply for Watertown Cable Access Scholarship
WATERTOWN – The WCA-TV Board of Directors and Executive Director Andrea Santopietro are proud to officially open the application process for the Watertown Cable Access Scholarship for the Class of 2024. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is APRIL 12th, 2024. (2) Scholarships are available for $1,000 each. Eligibility is open to any graduating student of the Class…
Read MoreWatertown Library, Wayside Offer Workshops to Help Parents Communicate with Their Teens
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – All parents can, on occasion, use help in communicating with their children, especially with teens. Wayside Youth and the Teen Department of the Watertown Free Public Library will be offering a free series for parents who sometimes get stymied when they try to…
Read MoreWatertown Library Gives Teens a Chance to Learn Weaving, Metalworking, and Mural Making
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – The Watertown Free Public Library Teen Department is offering a five-part art series for area teens during the months of February, March, and April. Beyond our Experience: a Free Art Series for Teens is funded in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural…
Read MoreBestselling Author Celeste Ng Will Visit Watertown to Talk Libraries & Censorship
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library WATERTOWN – On Thursday, March 21, The Watertown Free Public Library will welcome New York Times bestselling author Celeste Ng for a conversation about her novel Our Missing Hearts, the importance of libraries, and the present-day fight for the right to read. This event…
Read MoreWatertown Cultural Council Awards Over $16,000 in Grants to Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Cultural Council Watertown – The Massachusetts Cultural Council and Lois Pond, chair of the Watertown Cultural Council, have announced the award of 35 grants totaling $16,430, for cultural programs in Watertown. Grant recipients include Edible Watertown, Watertown Arts Market, Watertown Indigenous History Tour, and Live Music…
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