Around Town

Juneteenth Celebration Includes Crafts, Games, Discussion Panel

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The following information was provided by Watertown Community for Black Lives:

Watertown Community for Black Lives a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment Presents Watertown’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration today, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Watertown Free Public Library 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Watertown Public Schools Panel with Dr. Henry, Film & Educational Exhibit

Saltonstall Park 1-6:30 p.m.

Lawn Games, Trivia, Music by DJ Royal Bri, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Juneteenth crafts

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Community Preservation Committee Reviewing Lessons from First Year, How to Get Project Approved at Public Hearing

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The following announcement was provided by the Community Preservation Committee:

Join the Community Preservation Committee for a public hearing on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

The Committee will share its experience and lessons learned from the first Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding round. Find out how to turn a good idea into a successful CPA project application. This public hearing is an opportunity to learn more about the CPA program in Watertown and contribute your input. If you have not already done so, please take the FY 2022 CPA Survey

You may send questions or comments in advance to Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov   

Visit watertown-ma.gov/cpa for more information about the CPA and CPC in Watertown and to review the draft FY 2022 CPA Program Update. Remote Access only via Zoom: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/91525442843

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Recreation Dept. Offers Youth Tennis, PreK Sports Programs, Spots Available in Pequossette Program

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The Recreation Department announced registration is open for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program. Also, openings remain for the Pequossette Summer Program. The Pequossette Summer Program begins on June 27 and ends on August 12. Participants can register by the week and sign up for multiple weeks. Registration for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program opened on Tuesday, June 6.

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Ceremony, Marker Planned to Commemorate Historic Shick House

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Historical Society of WatertownThe Shick House used to stand on land on Grove Street, and will be commemorated at a ceremony on June 26. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

On Sunday, June 26, 2022 the Historical Society of Watertown will hold a public unveiling of an interpretive marker adjacent to the site of the Shick Farm at 183 Grove St. in Watertown. Jacob and Mary Shick purchased this farm in 1914 and operated a dairy here and grew the business until their 200 cows required larger acreage in Wayland. “They were the archetypical immigrant success story,” says Historical Society board member Bob Bloomberg, “backbreakingly hard workers, with a fierce determination to succeed, and a willingness to take chances.

Anna Maria College

Watertown Student Part of Anna Maria College’s Class of 2022

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The following information was provided by Anna Maria College:

May 2022 marked a new chapter for Anna Maria College as the institution celebrated its 2022 Commencement Ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester. The new and larger venue held nearly 300 graduates and 3,500 guests while still retaining Anna Maria’s sense of a tight-knit community. 

Watertown’s Michael C. MacNeil received his Master of Public Administration degree at the commencement on May 9, 2022. About Anna Maria College

Located just outside of Worcester in Paxton, Massachusetts, Anna Maria College is a 76-year-old private, co-educational institution inspired by the ideals of the Sisters of Saint Anne. We prepare our students to become ethical leaders by combining a values-based, service focused education with strong functional knowledge and the skills necessary to address the rapidly changing needs of their world. Anna Maria delivers undergraduate and graduate degrees along with certificate programs on campus and online.

Entertainment

The Case of the Missing Puck in This Week’s Small Saves Comic

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Gore Place Hosting Sips & Stories on the Summer Solstice

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The following information came from Gore Place:

Spend a relaxing evening in-person at Gore Place with the Summer Solstice edition of our popular Sips and Stories! The event will take place outdoors under our Century Tent at our spectacular estate. Sips and Stories: Summer Solstice will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Enjoy an interactive wine tasting led by the award-winning team at the Urban Grape of Boston’s South End, followed by a summer-y supper. We’ll finish the evening with guided tours of the Gore Mansion.

Arsenal Yards

Vitality Bowls Opening New Location at Arsenal Yards

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Vitality Bowls

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls – a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods, announced the anticipated opening of its café at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on June 10. Under the ownership of local entrepreneur, Tim Johnson, the new Arsenal Yards café marks the brand’s breakthrough entrance into Massachusetts. “I’m incredibly eager to bring the Vitality Bowls experience to Massachusetts, and specifically the Watertown community. I couldn’t be more excited to open our first MA location at Arsenal Yards” said Johnson, who previously served as a C-suite executive in the tech industry for several years before venturing into entrepreneurship with Vitality Bowls. “There is something for everyone on the menu and I know that the café will be a great place for people to enjoy delicious, clean food they can feel good about.”

The new café will be conveniently located at 113 Bond Square, in the Arsenal Yards neighborhood, which offers shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment, along with residences, a hotel and life science space.