Entertainment

Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market Returns to Armenian Cultural & Educational Center

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The annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market will be held at the ACEC on Nov. 28. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center:

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) recently announced the return of its Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market, taking place on starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at 47 Nichols Ave. This festive, family-friendly celebration invites community members of all ages to a joyful kick off to the holiday season filled with magic, music and meaningful moments.

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Charles River Chamber Launches New Campaign to Support Local Artists, Cultural Non-Profits this Holiday Season

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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:

The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching a new seasonal initiative to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally for art and support the creative economy across Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley. The new Support Local Arts & Culture campaign provides downloadable, ready-to-share graphics and language designed to highlight the contributions of local artists, makers, galleries, and cultural nonprofits during the peak holiday shopping period. The campaign centers on “10 Ways to Support Arts and Culture,” highlighting various ways to engage with local arts groups and artists. This effort builds on the chamber’s long-standing “Support Local” campaign by shining a spotlight on the region’s thriving arts and culture sector — a sector made up of small businesses, independent creators, and nonprofits that offer everything from handcrafted gifts to performances, exhibitions, and community programs.

Download the campaign graphics here.Visit the campaign’s new webpage at charlesriverchamber.com. “People have many ways to give during the holidays,” said Jon Rufo, local artist and co-chair of the chamber’s Arts and Culture Committee.

Business

Watertown’s Artemis Yoga Celebrates 10 Years of Strength, Community, and Resilience

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For a decade, Artemis Yoga has been teaching classes in Coolidge Square and the community is invited to celebrate the studio’s 10th anniversary with a day of free classes for the community. See more information provided by Artemis Yoga, below. Artemis Yoga, a beloved neighborhood yoga studio in East Watertown, proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary this December. Since opening its doors in 2015, Artemis Yoga has become a cornerstone of the community having welcomed more than 10,000 unique students for more than 21,000 classes. Currently hosting than 40 classes a week, Artemis Yoga is an inviting, friendly light-filled space where students of all levels can build strength, find calm, and connect through yoga.

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State Engineers to Discuss Options for Future of Watertown Dam, Including Removing It

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam. The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:

The Watertown Dam on the Charles River is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has engaged an engineering consultant to perform a dam removal alternatives analysis study for potential future actions at the Watertown Dam. Join the community meeting this Thursday, November 20, where the DCR project team will present findings from the study and possible future design alternatives for modifications to the dam, including potential dam removal.

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Community Preservation Committee Hearing 2025 Project Applications

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Watertown’s Community Preservation Committee will see the presentations for an affordable housing redevelopment project at Willow Park, and rehabilitation of the Commander’s Mansion. See information from the City of Watertown, below. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is evaluating project applications and requests for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding and applicants are presenting their projects to the Committee in the areas of historic preservation and community housing. 

View the Willow Park Redevelopment request for additional funds and the original application.  

View the Commander’s Mansion Building Envelope Rehabilitation and Elevation Modernization project application. 

Join the presentations on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. in person at City Hall, 149 Main St., in the Lower Hearing Room or via Zoom.

Schools

Girls on the Run Finishes Fall Season with a 5K in Boston

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(Photo by Nina Cohen)

The following announcement was provided by Girls on the Run:

Following a successful spring season, Girls on the Run returned to Watertown this fall with a roster of 20 girls in grades 3, 4 and 5. The girls were from the Hosmer, Lowell, Cunniff and St. Agnes Schools. The eight-week program began on Sept. 24th and culminated in a celebratory 5K at the Boston Common on Nov.

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Watertown Hibernians Hosting Turkey Shoot to Benefit Sonny Whooley Fund

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14, Watertown, MA is hosting our Annual Turkey Shoot to benefit the Sonny Whooley Fund. See details provided by the Hibernians, below. During the Turkey Shoot 40 Turkeys, 40 Bags of Vegetables, 40 Pies, and 40 Gallons of Cider will be raffled off. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 21 at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown, MA.