Business

Arsenal Yards Bringing Art & Music to Outdoor Rivergreen

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Arsenal Yards will host performances and art on the Rivergreen as part of Petals to the Metal. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Summer is officially in bloom at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards! Shops and restaurants have been opening up – including recent additions like Ben & Jerry’s and City Works Eatery & Pour House – and Arsenal Yards’ outdoor Rivergreen space is well underway as construction continues. To celebrate all of these happenings, Arsenal Yards has injected some extra color onto the concrete amidst the construction with the launch of a new “Petals to the Metal” public art and music installation. With this new installation, complete with beautiful floral takeovers and live piano performances, Arsenal Yards invites shoppers, diners and visitors to stop by and enjoy the ambiance while shopping, grabbing an ice cream, or enjoying dinner and a drink.

Charity

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Charity Golf Tournament

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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host the 43rd Annual Stephen P. Mugar Golf Tournament on Aug. 24, 2020 to raise money for the club. The Boys & Girls Club sent out the following information:

Our single largest fundraiser of the year! Whether you choose to play in the tournament, sponsor a hole or donate an auction item, you will have a hand in transforming the lives of young people in our community. The Mugar Family will match the tournament’s net profits up to $80,000, in memory of one of the Club’s founding members, Stephen P. Mugar!

Around Town

YMCA Open for Swimming, Personal Training; Offering Lunches for Kids

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The following information came from the West Suburban YMCA:

The West Suburban YMCA is now open! 

The West Suburban YMCA reopened its doors to new and existing members on July 6, following the state’s transition into Phase 3 of its reopening plan. New protocols are in place to align with all guidance and recommendations outlined by the CDC, state, and local health departments. Some of the new practices include:

•        Brief health pre-screen at check in for all members and staff

•        Use of face coverings/masks when in the building

•        Social distancing and reduced capacity in all facility spaces

•        Frequent cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and surfaces

•        Single entry and exit points: Enter through the main doors and exit through the basement level trackside door

Visit our reopening guide for more about the West Suburban YMCA’s new protocols. What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Summer EatsThe West Suburban YMCA has partnered with the Metrowest YMCA to participate in Summer Eats, Massachusetts’ Summer Food Service Program. The federally funded nutrition program provides free, healthy meals to all children ages 18 and under when school is not in session.

Entertainment

Gore Place Reopening for Outdoor Activities in August

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The following letter was provided by Gore Place:

Dear Members and Friends of Gore Place,I am very pleased to report that after more than four months of program closure, Gore Place will reopen in August with special outdoor programs and we hope you can join us! Read on for more information about these programs and much more:

Beginning Saturday, August 1, enjoy outdoor tours of our spectacular estate, every Wednesday and Saturday.Sundays, August 9, 16 and 23, our Summer Corn Roasts return to the Farm at Gore Place.On Thursday, August 13 at 7 pm, join us online for a kid’s virtual field trip of the Gore Mansion. Our office is also open now during regular business hours. You can call the office at (781) 894-2798 or email us. Please be in touch — we love to hear from you!While the pandemic continues, our public restrooms will not be available.New for 2020: we’re selling some of our farm stand products online with no-contact pickup. Available now is our Leicester Longwool lamb, raised here at the Farm at Gore Place.

Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Group Commemorating Bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki

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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment is holding a commemoration of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Sunday, August 9, the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki. NEVER AGAIN – NO MORE HIROSHIMA and NAGASAKI – NO MORE VICTIMS – ABOLISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS

7:30 PM – Silent Vigil – Watertown Square8:00 PM – Music and Testimonials8:30 PM – Launching of the Candle boats on the Charles River

NEVER AGAIN! NO MORE VICTIMS! ABOLISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS!

Around Town

Virtual Library: Yoga Class, Cinnamon Buns & Storytime

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The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

WFPL reopened last week for browsing and checkouts only. To keep everyone safe, we’ve made a lot of changes inside the building. Our website has more information about what to expect. Please take a look before you visit: watertownlib.org/reopeningPR

This week on Zoom, tune in to our Wednesday yoga class with Groundwork Studio and get your kid bakers excited to make cinnamon buns with Emily!

Transportation

Bus Schedule Changes Topic of Upcoming Online MBTA Meetings

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Buses like this one on the 71 bus will get priority heading toward Harvard Square on Mt. Auburn Street in the new Cambridge-Watertown Bus Priority Pilot program. The MBTA provided the following information:

The MBTA will host virtual meetings on Sunday, August 12, and Monday, August 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to present details on fall bus schedule details and changes. The virtual meeting on August 12 will be in Spanish and the virtual meeting on August 13 will be in English. These virtual meetings will be held on GoToWebinar, a video conferencing platform.

Around Town

Zoom Events for Seniors, Property Tax Work Off & More from the Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center sent out the following information (see the entire August 2020 Watertown Senior News by clicking here):

To keep our senior community safe, the Senior Center remains closed to visitors for all programs, exercise classes, social activities and shuttle bus services until further notice as we adhere to recommendations for a safe re-opening. However, many of our programs have moved to a Zoom format, including Art with Dawn, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation, Seated Strength and Balance, Exercise with Joanna, Mellowtones Chorus and other discussion groups.New for August include Line Dancing, Flowers with Ernie, and Pilates! Please review the newsletter for details. Staff is available to respond to your phone calls and to emails. You can reach us by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 or by emailing SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.Senior Parking Permits: Renew or purchase a new permit by calling us at (617) 972-6490 for details. Election Help: The Town Clerk is in great need of assistance with the process of mailing out and receiving ballots. Help is also needed on Election Days at the Polls on September 1 and November 3.