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Toyota of Watertown announced the dealership will hold a Cancer Bake Sale on May 20. Toyota of Watertown, located at 149 Arsenal Street, will be hosting a bake sale on May 20. The dealership is raising funds for No More Kids with Cancer. The delightful sweets will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.
MetroWest Opera will run the regional premiere of La Femme Bohème at the The Charles and Dorothy Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Music Direction by Tian Hui Ng. Stage Direction by Julia Mintzer. This all-female version of Puccini’s classic—first produced in Austin, Texas by Local Opera, Local Artists (LOLA)—is a wholly reimagined, contemporary retelling of the iconic La Bohème. In the current politically tumultuous climate where the most vulnerable in our society are facing constant threats, La Femme Bohème brings new perspective to Puccini’s score and asks the audience to examine gender roles and stereotypes.
Learn about the historic monuments in Mount Auburn Cemetery during a special presentation by the Historical Society of Watertown. The event will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. The Historical Society of Watertown Annual Members Meeting with Election of Board Members at 7 p.m. “Monuments of Mount Auburn Cemetery” Presented by David Russo at 7:15 pm at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
The Historical Society sent out the following information:
The task of every town’s Historical Commission is to determine what historic resources exist in its community, to advocate for those resources and to make them more available to the community. In 2013, David Russo, Chairperson of the Watertown Historical Commission, was contacted by the Mass. Historical Commission to follow up on an old inventory done on Mount Auburn Cemetery in the mid-1970s. Soon David realized that there was a bigger project: a complete inventory was needed to identify the significant resources within the Cemetery.
For families who have a member with special needs, Attorney Annette Hynes will answer your questions about guardianships, special needs trusts, and benefits through public assistance programs.
This will take place at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street in Newton, in the Board Room on the second floor of the Bowles Conference Center, Tuesday, May 23, 7:30-9 p.m. This free educational program is organized by NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness. For more information, contact Sid Gelb, el.cid3@rcn.com.
On April 29-30, seven rhythmic gymnasts who train at Boston Rhythmic in Watertown, represented the USA by competing in an international competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Our Level 4 and 5 girls earned top awards across all age groups. In total, our girls brought home 14 gold medals. The competition hosted elite to beginner gymnasts from ten countries. Boston Rhythmic gymnasts attend this competition each year, because of the warm atmosphere and hospitality offered by the local citizens.
Twelve winners have been chosen in Watertown Savings Bank’s (WSB) Annual High School Photo Contest. More than 280 photos were submitted from 130 different students who live or attend high school in: Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. The winning photographs will appear in WSB’s 2018 calendar, available to bank customers each December. A panel of judges composed of WSB staff selected the winners. Watertown High School Junior Kian Rice is the First Place Winner for Watertown Dog Park.
Get ready for summer! May 20 meet us at 80 Mt. Auburn Street for a Boy Scout Car Wash 12:30-4 p.m. Donations will be accepted to support scouting activities — and meet lots of hard-working boys who can tell you all about the scouts. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness. First chartered in Watertown in 1917, the Boy Scouts build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun.
The Watertown Mall kicks off their Walking Club on Friday, May 19 at 9 a.m.! Get moving and in shape for summer with the Watertown Mall Walking Club! The club is starting up Friday, May 19 at 9 a.m. and will meet every Friday morning all summer long! Each lap around the mall is a quarter mile, so it’s easy to track your progress. The Watertown Mall offers a controlled environment for your comfort all year long!