Around Town

Support Group Meeting for Family, Friends of People with Mental Illness

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Mental Illness support group: NAMI Family Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. 
Organizers announced a support group will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street in Wellesley Hills. This is organized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).

Entertainment

Holiday Performances, Breakfast with Santa and More at the Watertown Mall

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Head down to the Watertown Mall to get some holiday cheer this month. The mall announced there will be musical performances, a breakfast with Santa and visit St. Nick at his village. Holiday Entertainment
The Watertown Mall is proud to present holiday performances by local elementary and high school bands, choral and string groups as well as semi-professional music groups from the Greater Boston area throughout the month of December. After taking your picture with Santa at Santa’s Village, stay for the music and shopping!

Elections

Republican Senate Candidate Stopping in Watertown with Former Pats’ QB

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U.S. Senate Candidate Geoff Diehl, the Republican State Rep. from Whitman who is challenging Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018, will be appearing in Watertown along with a former New England Patriots star. The Diehl for Senate campaign released the following announcement about the event:

Representative Geoff Diehl, candidate for United States Senate, will hold a special event with New England Football Hall of Famer Steve Grogan. What: Geoff Diehl, candidate for U.S. Senate, special event

Special Guest: New England Football Hall of Famer and former New
England Patriots Quarterback Steve Grogan

When: Tuesday, December 12th

Where: Miller’s Ale House, 617 Arsenal Street, Watertown

Time: 5:30 pm VIP Reception, 6:30 pm General Reception

For more information about the campaign go to www.DiehlForSenate.com

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Service for Those Who Struggle to be Jolly During the Holidays

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Church of the Good Shepherd announced it will once again host a Blue Christmas service this year. This service is particularly for those who find it hard to be jolly at the holidays, due to grief, loss, or concerns for the world. The gathering includes song, prayer, readings, and a chance to light a candle in remembrance. A reception follows. The service will be Wednesday, December 13 at 7 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown
Parking is on the street or in the lot behind Watertown High School.

Business

Get Free Gift Wrapping and Help Two Organizations

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The Watertown Mall invites shoppers to join them for a weekend of complementary gift wrapping at the Watertown Mall courtesy of Antioch Community Church and The American Cancer Society Relay for Life! We will have Antioch Community Church here on Saturday, December 16 and The American Cancer Society here on Sunday, December 17 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Complete all of your holidays needs in one stop! The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be accepting donations, if desired. Our wrapping station will be located outside of Carter’s. Let us lend you a helping hand this holiday season!

Around Town

Get Rid of Your Styrofoam and Tires at a Public Works Event in January

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Collect all your unwanted styrofoam and tires, and dispose of it at an event hosted by the Watertown Department of Public Works. The DPW sent out the following information:
On January 6, 2018 there will be a recycle event at the Watertown Recycle Center, 76 Stanley Ave., Watertown, MA (off of Waltham Street). See the map below. There will be Styrofoam and Tire Collection (NO RIMS) and Paper Shredding from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Charity

Comedy for a Cure Fundraiser in Watertown Raising Money for Cancer Research

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A night of comedy, raffles and more will be held in Watertown to raise money for cancer research. Comedy for a Cure will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown. Matthew P. Brown will be hosting the comedy show featuring Carolyn Plummer and Artie Januario headlining. Along with the comedy, enjoy raffles, ice cream, light snacks and a cash bar from beginning at 6:30 p.m. The comedy show begins at 7:30 p.m. Raffle prizes include $500 tasting class from Total Wine, signed Red Sox memorabilia, Blue Man Group tickets, and many restaurant gift cards.

Charity

Two Folk Groups Featured at the Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown

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The Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown features a twin bill of folk acts. Dean Steven and Lorraine & Bennett Hammond will perform at First Parish Church, 35 Church St. in Watertown, on Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Also that evening, colorful, creative crafts from Central America which make for nice holiday gifts will be on sale. The Tremedal Concerts benefit the Watertown-El Salvador Sister City Project.