Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Polar Plunge, Later Night Munchies, Hand Sewn Craft, Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour

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I am guessing you are truly missing the extreme cold weather, so how about signing up to do a polar plunge at Arsenal Yards on Saturday? That will make you plenty cold again. It is a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics, and it should be almost as fun to watch as to actually take the plunge. After getting soaking wet there, you could head over to the library’s maker space to make a hand-sewn valentine sachet for your loved one. Our maker space is not all about high tech! Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering an introductory walk that afternoon as well. Why not learn something about the history of our community while getting in your steps? Finally, on Friday or Saturday night, go grab a $2 grilled cheese sandwich with some extraordinary chips at Ritcey East when you have the late night munchies. They are open until 11 on the weekend, which isn’t the norm in town, nor is their sandwich deal to be found anywhere else in the greater Boston area. 

Sports

JIM’S VIEW: First of Three Basketball Doubleheaders in 10 Days Ends In a Split Decision

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Doubleheaders are more commonly thought of as a “baseball thing,” but many public schools set up their basketball schedules in such a way that both the Girls and Boys play on the same night at the same gym, back to back. It cuts down on travel expenses and brings more support in the building for each other’s team. Some of the best atmospheres for Raiders sports in the time I’ve had the pleasure of covering various teams is basketball doubleheader nights. Tuesday night was the first of three over a 10-day period, with the Boys playing first at 5:30 p.m. and the Girls at 7 p.m. So, onto the games …

Letters

OP-ED: Reasons Why Council Should Pass a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution

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by Jeanne TrubekMember of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the EnvironmentPeace and Common Security working group

On Tuesday, February 10, the city council will be requested to support a Back From the Brink resolution asking our U.S. government to work toward world nuclear disarmament. This request comes from a citizen petition initiative.

Sports

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Basketball Enjoys A One-Sided Win

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Raiders Basketball enjoyed a fun night on the hardwood with a 76-43 rout of the CASH (Community Academy of Health & Science) Chargers Monday night. The first of two games (Feb. 9 @ CASH) with the non-league opponent from Dorchester (and a member of the Boston City League), was won early as the Raiders raced out to a 23-10 lead after one quarter.