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See What’s Happening at the Hatch Makerspace in February

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace:

Art 150: Intro to Sculpture

In celebration of the WFPL’s 150th birthday, Hatch is running a workshop series titled “Art 150.” Each workshop will focus on a different artistic medium and invites you to reflect, create, and connect through a look at WFPL history and visual expression. All workshop participants will have the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the WFPL’s 150th celebration gala. Upcoming Workshops & Events*

2/4, Laser Cutter 1012/9, Sewing Basics: Double Drawstring Gift Bag2/12, Tools for Makers2/13, 3D Printing 1012/15, Intro to Soldering2/16, Intro to the Sewing Machine2/21, Laser Cutter 1012/21, Art 150: Intro to Sculpture2/22, Duct Tape Network: Green Team!2/22, Arduino 101: For Novices2/25, Vinyl Cutter 101*There will be no Intro to 3D Modeling for Adults or Inkscape 101 this month. Visit Meetup.com to register »

Drop-Ins

Mondays 3-6 p.m., Fiber Arts

Tuesdays 6:30-9 p.m., Electronics for Music

Wednesdays 6:30-9 p.m., Mechatronics

Thursdays 6-9 p.m., Open Code

Hatch is currently seeking fabric yardage and yarn donations for upcoming projects.

Government

LETTER: State Legislature Should Pass Rep. Hecht’s Transparency Amendments

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To the Editor:

Please note, this is my personal position not that of the Library Board of Trustees. The Massachusetts Legislature is the second oldest deliberative body in the world (after the U.K. Parliament). But far too often, no deliberation actually happens there. 

Thursday, Watertown State Rep. Jon Hecht fought to change this by filing three common sense transparency amendments to the House rules. His amendments focused on insuring that legislators have time to read what they’re voting on, and insuring that testimony at hearings and recorded votes in closed-door committee meetings are available to the public. They would have made a more democratic and transparent House — good government principles that Watertown residents like myself expect.

Dawn Scaltreto

Watertown Artist’s Work Appearing in New England Watercolor Society Show

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Watercolor painter Dawn Evans Scaltreto’s “Orca Odyssey” is an example of her work. She will be in the New England Watercolor Society’s Signature Members Show. The New England Watercolor Society will host its annual Signature Members Show featuring, among others, Watertown artist Dawn Evans Scaltreto. Scaltreto is not only a Signature Member of the Watercolor Society, but is a, past president and current serves as the Society’s recording secretary and awards chair. In addition, she currently serves as president of the Watertown Art Association, is a founding artist member of the of the Mosesian Center for the Arts (formerly the Arsenal Center for the Arts), and she is well known for teaching around Watertown and the area.

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OBIT: Robert McElroy, 71, Retired Watertown Police Lieutenant, Air Force Veteran

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Robert “Bob” McElroy

Robert J. “Bob” McElroy of Millis, formerly of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 71. McElroy retired as a lieutenant in the Watertown Police Department. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Beloved husband of Virginia “Ginger” (Burgess) McElroy. Loving & devoted father of Ashley M. Bailey & her husband Brent H. of San Diego, Madeline “Maddie” A. McElroy of Millis, and the late Brendan J. McElroy.

Obituaries

OBIT: Ethlyn Bleiler, 96, of Watertown, Mother of 3, Grand Mother & Great Grand Mother

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Ethlyn Bleiler

Ethlyn Irene Bleiler of Watertown died on January 26, 2019 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Bleiler. Devoted mother of Joseph J. Bleiler, Jr. & his wife Yvonne of Hudson, Stephen J. Bleiler & his wife Diane of Watertown, and the late Gayle Marie Bleiler. Loving grandmother of Joseph S. & James J. Bleiler and Meghan E. Lutz. Dear sister of Alice Richard of Duxbury, Dorothy L. Leslie of Stoughton, Nancy Lund of Billerica and the late Mildred MacLeod, George R., and Frederick Lund.

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February is Full of Activities at the Watertown Senior Center

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February may be the shortest month, but the Watertown Senior Center has a long list of activities for the month. The Watertown Council on Aging provided the following information:

HEART HEALTH MONTHHelp us to celebrate Heart Health Month! This year Marie McCune, RN from Mt. Auburn Hospital, will speak to us about how to keep your heart healthy. After, we will enjoy a light brunch. 

WHEN: Tuesday February 19 TIME: 10:30 – 12:30 PM COST: $ 7.00Pre-registration is required and seating is limited.

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Watertown Library Hosts Showing of Black History Month Film ‘More Than a Month’

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The movie More Than A Month will be shown at the Watertown Free Public Library followed by a discussion, as part of the celebration of Black History Month. The screening will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room. The organizers of the event provided the following description:

Can Black history be contained in a single month? Should the U.S. eliminate Black History Month?

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Watertown’s Hairenik Press Releases First Translation of Armenian Classic ‘Letter to Yerevan’

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Translators Tatul Sonentz-Papazian (left) and Rupen Janbazian have produced the first English version of the Armenian long-form poem “Letters to Yerevan.” Janbazian is the former editor of Watertown-based Armenian Weekly. Watertown’s Hairenik Press recently announced the first-ever publication of the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s long-form poem Letter to Yerevan («Թուղթ առ Երեւան» “Tught ar Yerevan”). 

The translation was a collaborative effort between the former director of the ARF and First Republic of Armenia Archives and former editor of the Armenian Review Tatul Sonentz-Papazian, and former editor of the Watertown-based Armenian Weekly Rupen Janbazian. It features an in-depth introduction by another former editor of the Armenian Weekly and the volume’s English editor, Vahe Habeshian, as well as six original illustrations by Yerevan-based artist Meruzhan Khachatryan. The Armenian language republication was edited by Yeprem Tokjian of Toronto, Canada.