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The old Watertown High School building. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The Watertown High School Class of 1978 announced it will hold its 45th reunion on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. The reunion will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight at Stazione de Federal, 123 Moody St., Waltham
There will be music, dancing, hearty appetizers, and pizza. A full bar with great cocktails, wine, and beer.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Department of Senior Services:
Calling all local healthcare, wellness, nutrition and fitness professionals and organizations! There is still time to be part of a senior health extravaganza like no other! We cordially invite you to join us for our sensational Senior Health and Fitness Fair. The best part? Tables are absolutely free, and participation won’t cost you a dime!
The Charles River Chamber’s Knowing What Matters: The Changing Mindset of Business event, part of the Authors and Innovators Business Ideas Festival, will be hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. The Charles River Regional Chamber provided the following information:
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown
Details
The Authors and Innovators event is free, open to all
Today’s emerging leaders face unprecedented challenges. They need to work harder, smarter, and know what matters. That means tracking the latest developments in tech, retaining and attracting the right team, considering the broader community, and understanding that the only constant is change.
Join us for this special event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown to explore how leaders can navigate today’s business environment with determination, humility, and humor. FEATURED SPEAKERS
RON SHAICHAuthor of Knowing What MattersRon Shaich is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread and of Au Bon Pain and is the current Chairman and a lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99.In Shaich’s last two decades as CEO, Panera generated annualized shareholder returns of 25 percent and was the best performing stock in the restaurant industry. Shaich is often credited with defining the $100 billion fast casual segment and is known for continually disrupting industry paradigms to find new ways to build companies of value and with values.
The following information came from C4 Therapeutics:
There is nothing scarier than a blood shortage! Every two seconds, someone needs blood to aid in their treatment to go through surgery, to survive. C4 Therapeutics is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are located at 490 Arsenal Way in Watertown; the Mass. General Hospital blood mobile will be in our front parking lot, where we have ample parking.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
Join us this Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy! We’ve got a few spots left to perform and room still in the audience. For audience, admission is FREE, but reservations are recommended at mosesianarts.org/shows. There will be cabaret seating at tables in the lobby, additional tables in the bar, and plenty of standing room. The bar and concessions will be open 30 minutes before showtime and throughout the show.
The following announcement was provided by Progressive Watertown and Watertown Faces Climate Change:
Are you interested in how we as a community can respond to climate challenges? Please join us for a Forum on Make Polluters Pay at the Watertown Public Library on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
Representative Steve Owens; Laurel Schwab, Watertown Senior Environmental Planner; and Dan Zackin, 350 MASS Legislative Coordinator will discuss how An Act Establishing a ClimateChange Superfund Promoting Polluter Responsibility will help Watertown and other communities across the state to adapt to climate change. Following the discussion, additional activities will be available and light refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by Progressive Watertown and Watertown Faces Climate Change.
The following announcement was provided by Debbie & Friends:
For years local children have been treated to a HALLOWEEN HAPPENING where there was “not a fright in sight.”
Once again, we are offering this free celebration. On Oct. 27 come on over to Brigham House – 341 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown at 10 a.m. to hear a concert with the award winning “Debbie and Friends” plus trick or treat with the residents.
Debbie and Friends will be performing at the Halloween Happening at the Brigham House.
Watertown Recreation Director Peter Centola announced that young hockey players can enter to be part of a hockey clinic put on by the Boston Bruins Foundation. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
On behalf of the City of Watertown, the Watertown Department of Recreation, and the Boston Bruins Foundation, it is my privilege to formally invite you to our Court Dedication Ceremony at PFC Richard Moxley Field. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 25 at 4 p.m. at 31 Westminster Ave in Watertown. As part of this Dedication and Celebration, there will be a hockey clinic offered by the Boston Bruins Foundation. The Watertown Recreation Department are looking for 30 participants who love hockey, ages 8, 9, 10 and 11 and will be able to make a commitment on October 25 from 3:30 to 5:30.