Charity

Gold Kings Hosting Fundraiser for Operation American Soldier at Next Home Game

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The Gold Kings will be hosting a fund raiser for Operation American Soldier. (Photo by John Merritt)

The Boston Gold Kings, Watertown’s semi-pro hockey team, is teaming up with Operation American Soldier to raise money to send care packages to military servicemen and women. See details from the Gold Kings, below. Join the Boston Gold Kings for their first ever Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in support of Watertown’s Operation American Soldier!

Entertainment

Multilingual Theater Festival in Watertown Celebrates South Asian Cultures

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Off-Kendrick celebrates the diverse communities of South Asia through the performing arts with the fourth annual SAATh Festival. The following announcement was provided by the South Asian American Theater Festival:

Off-Kendrik, the Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the South Asian community through Art, Theater, and Storytelling, will present the fourth annual South Asian American Theater (SAATh) Festival, Nov. 21-23 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. 

Saath means “coming together”, and the three-day celebration aims to bring people of all backgrounds together for multilingual theatre and cultural expression from across the South Asia diaspora. Tickets are on sale now at saathfest.com

SAATh brings together ten creative groups from the Boston area and across the country, performing ten original productions. Their narratives address a range of issues in multiple languages, from politics in their countries of origin and experiences of immigration to complexities of ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. 

The festival is more than a celebration of multiculturalism; it offers insight into the diversity of the South Asian-American diaspora and provides a rare opportunity for education and enrichment.

Around Town

See the Chamber’s Business Breakfast Video, Featuring Attorney General Campbell

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The Charles River Regional Chamber held its 110th Business Breakfast on Nov. 7, which featured a chat with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. A video of the event is available for those who could not make it to the event. See information below provided by the Chamber. Our 2025 Fall Business Breakfast, featured Attorney General Andrea Campbell in a conversation with NBC10’s Latoyia Edwards.

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Sidewalk Closures & Parking Restrictions This Week for Mt. Auburn Street Road Work

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The work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes lane striping, concrete pouring, drainage and tree installation, and there will be some sidewalk closures and parking restrictions in areas of construction. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below. Traffic Line Striping – Overnight Work

Traffic line striping is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, beginning at 9 p.m. and lasting approximately four hours. The work will take place in the recently paved area of Mount Auburn Street between Lloyd Road and Boylston Street.

Around Town

Free Senior Health Fair Coming Up, See How to Attend

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The Watertown Department of Senior Services will host 2025 Senior Services Annual Health Fair: Brain Health & Wellness will be on Tuesday November 18 , 2025, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. This year’s Senior Health and Wellness Fair celebrates Brain Health & Wellness, highlighting the importance of cognitive care, mental fitness, and healthy aging. Join us for a day filled with interactive presentations and educational discussions focused on dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s awareness. Discover valuable community resources, meet local health professionals, and enjoy an engaging day of information, giveaways,and fun! The event will be at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Invites Community to Celebrate Opening of New Gates on Grove Street

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Mount Auburn Cemetery will celebrate the opening of new pedestrian gates on Grove Street. Last year gates opened on Mt. Auburn Street. The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

Mount Auburn Cemetery will celebrate the opening of two new walk-in entrances along Grove Street in Watertown, marking the next phase of an ongoing effort to make the nation’s first rural  cemetery more welcoming and accessible to the public, including nearby Watertown and Cambridge communities. Following last year’s milestone installation of Mount Auburn’s first pedestrian entrances in its nearly 200-year history along Mount Auburn Street—opposite Belmont Street, Aberdeen Avenue, Brattle Street, and Coolidge Avenue—the Cemetery now features seven total pedestrian entrances for visitors to experience its historic 175-acre landscape.

Around Town

Donohue’s Hosting 20th Turkey Trot 5K, Registration Open

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The 20th Turkey Trot 5K run and walk is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. Register now for a discounted entry fee. See details about the Thanksgiving tradition below. All runners are entered into our post-race raffle, which includes over 50 six-packs of beer and bottles of wine! Free long sleeve shirt for first 1,300 entrants Free pre/post-race breakfast opens at 7:30am 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Free Kids Fun Run starts at 8:35 a.m. Enjoy music and beer at Donohue’s after-party!

Entertainment

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Presents 40th Annual Free “Holiday Welcome” at Perkins School for the Blind

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The following announcement was provided by the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra:

On Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM, the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will return to the Howe Building at the Perkins School for the Blind (175 N. Beacon St., Watertown) for its 40th annual “Holiday Welcome” concert — a beloved free event open to all. This year’s program features a festive selection of holiday favorites, designed to delight audiences of all ages and to set the tone for the 2025-26 season. The concert underscores CSO’s commitment to community engagement, accessibility, and bringing live orchestral music to broader audiences. Click here for tickets. “We are honored to mark four decades of our Holiday Welcome tradition at Perkins,” said Music Director Cynthia Woods.