Elections

LETTER: Congressional Candidate Thanks His Supporters During State Primary

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Open Letter from Republican Congressional Candidate John Hugo to the People of theMassachusetts 5 th Congressional District:

I want to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate every single person, no matter the party and no matter who you voted for, who took the time to do their civic duty on Tuesday September 4. Our republic only works, indeed can only thrive, if informed citizens participate. I’m truly humbled and honored that 64% of those who voted in the Republican Primary selected me to be the Republican Nominee. I want to congratulate Dr. Louis Kuchner, my primary opponent, for running a spirited campaign that took the high road and focused on issues. He has graciously endorsed my candidacy and pledged his support.

Around Town

Find Out About TV Production Classes, Tour Watertown Cable at Upcoming Open House

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​Watertown Cable Access TV provided the following announcement:

Do you have an idea for a TV show but the executives at CBS turned you down? Well guess what, WCA-TV won’t turn you down! Visit us at our open house on September 27th and October 16th to take a tour of our studio space, learn about what kind of video production workshops we’re offering, and learn about many other ways to get involved here at Watertown’s only cable access station. We can get you started on everything you need to put together your own
television program. You’ll be able to meet with our staff, some of our volunteers, and board members.

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Mount Auburn Hospital Hosts Free Program to Help People Quit Smoking

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The following information was provided by Mount Auburn Hospital:

Mount Auburn Hospital Hosts Freedom From Smoking®. 8-Week Program Begins on Thursday, September 27, 2018. WHAT: Mount Auburn Hospital and Newton Wellesley Hospital are pleased to
host Freedom From Smoking®, an eight-week program developed by the
American Lung Association®. This program provides an overview on how
to overcome tobacco addiction by addressing the physical, mental and
social aspects of addiction. Topics include managing stress, avoiding
weight gain, developing a new self image, how to stay smoke free for good
and more.

Sports

Watertown Youth Lacrosse Invites Kids of All Ages to Play Speedball

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Lacrosse:

Watertown Youth Lacrosse invites you to play Fall Speedball Lacrosse. Speedball is a non- contact game played with a soft ball. This Is a great introduction to the game for inexperienced players looking to try it out. All players are welcome, and please bring any friends that want to try lacrosse. For experienced players, it’s an excellent way to improve stick skills and off ball movement.

Entertainment

Learn About Boston’s Museums at a Historical Society of Watertown Event

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The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, in the Watertown Savings Bank room, author Elizabeth Levy Merrick will present a slide show lecture, “Exploring Greater Boston’s Historic House Museums: Bringing the Past into the Future.”

Presented by the Historical Society of Watertown, the meeting is free and open to the public. The author will have available copies of her book, “Be There Then: Exploring Greater Boston’s Historic House Museums.”

For more information, please contact Joyce at 781-899-7239.

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Bank Provides Grant for Boy’s & Girls Club’s Girls Science, Technology Program

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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club provided the following information:

Watertown Boys & Girls Club a youth development organization providing after-school and summer programming, today announced it has received a $10,000 Targeted Grant from Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank. The grant will support the implementation of “GIRLS ROCK”, an after-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program specifically geared towards elementary and middle school girls. Each year, the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation’s Targeted Grant program supports hundreds of community-based organizations working for progress on a specific issue in Eastern’s New England footprint. In 2018, in celebration of the Bank’s 200th anniversary and to honor its first depositor, Rebecca Sutton, Targeted Grants have been designated to support organizations addressing a range of issues that disproportionately impact women, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, health care, pay equity, and senior management and board representation. Watertown Boys & Girls Club is among 170 nonprofits each receiving a $10,000 grant.

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Watertown’s Shutt Detachment Hosting Craft Fair, Crafters Wanted

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The Marine Corps League Shutt Detachement in Watertown will be hosting a craft fair in November, and organizers seek people interested in selling their creations. The craft fair will take place on Nov. 3, 2018 at the Shutt Detachment, 215 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Organizers provided the following information:

Do you currently sell at craft fairs?

Entertainment

Watertown Gallery’s Exhibit Features Works of 6 Abstract Artists

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Watertown art gallery ROOM 83 Spring hosts an exhibit featuring the work of several abstract artists beginning Sept. 8, 2018. ROOM 83 Spring sent out the following information:
Un Cochon de Métier, Guest Curated by Monique Johannet (who shows with Carroll & Sons Gallery) at ROOM 83 Spring is an exhibition of the work of Liza Bingham, Robin Dash, Katherine Desjardins, Jean Knapp, John Roy (of How’s Howard) and Diane Teubner, who take highly individual paths to explore the joys and vexations of abstraction in painting. Un Cochon de Métier
September 8 – October 27, 2018
Opening Reception September 15 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Un Cochon de Métier is an exhibition of the work of six artists with roots in the
Boston area, who take highly individual paths to explore the joys and vexations of
abstraction in painting. The exhibition, curated by artist Monique Johannet,
features works ranging from the mid-twentieth century to the present day.