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Watertown Police Hosting Prescription Drug Take Back Event

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The Watertown Police Department provided the following information:

The Watertown Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 27 at 552 Main Street Watertown. On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Watertown Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 16th opportunity in eight years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Watertown Police Department at 552 Main Street Watertown, MA.

Entertainment

Vote in the Watertown Mall’s 27th Annual Scarecrow Contest

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

Join the fun! Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown is hosting
its 27th Annual Scarecrow Contest from now until Halloween. Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow entry that will be on display for the duration of the contest! There are many creative scarecrows that were created and entered by local classes, businesses and families. Scarecrows are displayed in the back hallway of the Watertown Mall, near Target, from Oct.

Entertainment

Hollywood Actor Makes Guest Appearance on Watertown Cable’s Drawing With Fred

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The following was provided by the producers of Watertown Cable’s Drawing With Fred:

Actor Chad Michael Collins has portrayed a variety of characters in his career. They range from a heroic solider to the Frankenstein monster. He steps into the role of safety advocate on the award winning series Drawing With Fred. In a water safety segment titled, Sign Up for Safety, Collins notes the importance of reading signage posted at the beach. He also became a comic book character who wins the admiration of Olive Oyl in a parody of a Popeye cartoon.

5K Race

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting 15th Annual 5K Featuring New Course

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

Join us on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. for our 15th Annual 5K Road Race!  Don’t miss out on a long sleeve T-shirt! NEW FAST COURSE FOR 2018! The run starts and ends at Watertown Boys & Girls Club, and takes participants on a circular route around town toward the west end. View the new course map on our website:
2018 Road Race Map updated

We host a post-race event that includes prizes for the winners, raffles, music and
Beef Stew and Chili are BACK! RAFFLE IS FREE with registration and GREAT prizes include:

3 month membership to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club
1 month YogaWorks
New Balance Gift Certificates
Converse Gift Certificates

This is a great family and community event and all are welcome!

Entertainment

Watertown Mall Hosting a Celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday

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The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, with Watertown Families Together will be hosting a Birthday Celebration for children and their caregivers in honor of Mickey Mouse on Nov. 15, 2018 at 10 a.m.

The event will be held in the back hallway, next to the Target, across from Carter’s. The event will include crafting projects, singing songs, reading and listing to stories. A Mickey plush doll will be present for hugs and photos. This event is free and open for all ages.

Around Town

Applicants Sought for Watertown Community Foundation’s Education Grants

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has merged with the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) and announces the release of the Fall 2018 School Program Grants. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning.  The application form is available online. Grant requests of up to $2,500 will be considered, though the average amount awarded will likely range from $500 to $1,000. Where partnerships of two or more schools or organizations are involved an award of up to $5,000 will be considered. A total of $35.000 will be awarded Applications can be submitted for individual classrooms, grade-level initiatives, after-school programs, school-wide efforts, and system-wide plans.

Business

Watertown Resident Named to Leadership Role at Cradles to Crayons

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The following information is provided by Cradles to Crayon:
Cradles to Crayons® is proud to announce two new hires at its Boston site. Katherine Amoro joins as Director of Major Gifts and Marguerite Dowd as the new Director of Operations. The nonprofit organization equips children from birth through age 12 who live in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive. The addition of these experienced professionals is designed to help Cradles to Crayons advance its mission and support more children and families across the Commonwealth. In her role as Director of Major Gifts, Amoro will manage Cradles to Crayons’ Individual and Family Philanthropy Program. She joins Cradles to Crayons with an extensive background in philanthropy. An accomplished development professional, she held various development positions throughout her 17 years with Rosie’s Place, a women’s shelter providing a safe and nurturing environment for low-income and homeless women.

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Catch the Final Watertown Farmers Market of the Year on Thursday

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Farmers Market:

Thank you all for coming to market this year — What a wonderful season. We had some tough weather days and appreciate all who continued to come out and support of our amazing farmers and vendors. Please join us this week for the last market packed with free bike checks, knife sharpening, kids activities with Watertown Families Together, good music, and delicious, local food! Come celebrate the end of the season with us, stock up for the next several weeks, and thank the vendors who make it all happen. We Want to Hear Your Voice!