Around Town

Mental Illness Support Group Meets This Month in Wellesley

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The National Alliance for Mental Illness will host a free support group for family, caregivers and loved ones of people living with mental illness. 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.  The support group will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7:30 – 9 pm in the Board Room of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church at 207 Washington St. in Wellesley. This is organized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).

Around Town

CatholicTV Show ‘The Lens’ Focuses on Refugees, Airs Monday

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On Monday, February 6 at 9 p.m., Watertown-based CatholicTV will broadcast a special episode of The Lens focused on refugees, the network announced. The Lens, hosted by Matt Weber, is an interactive, socially engaging series that looks at what’s trending through a faith-based lens. This week, in light of recent events, Weber looks at the issues that refugees face in the United States today. This week’s episode features special guest Laith, a Refugee Case Manager working for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Boston. Laith is a refugee from Iraq who now works to help new refugees in the Boston area.

Cable Access

Watertown Man Celebrates 25 Years Producing ‘Drawing With Fred’ on Cable

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Since 1992 Watertown resident, Fred M. Grandinetti, has been the producer, writer and host of the award winning cable access series Drawing With Fred, the producer said. The show’s format has remained pretty constant over the years. It begins with a drawing lesson followed by an animated cartoon featuring the object of instruction. The show is rounded off with more cartoons plus original water safety and fitness segments. Popeye, Betty Boop, Sinbad Jr., Snuffy Smith, Barney Google, Krazy Kat, Beetle Bailey and Cool McCool are among the animated favorites.

Around Town

Boys and Girls Can Join Cops and Rec Indoor Soccer Program

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The Watertown Police Department and the Recreation Department team up to put on the Cops and Rec Futsal program for middle school girls and boys, the Recreation Department announced. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. This indoor soccer is fast paced and great for the winter session. The first week we will teach the game and then make teams for the remainder of the weeks. The focus of the program is to provide a fun, positive atmosphere while teaching the game of Indoor Soccer and the excitement of being a part of a team.

Government

Two Opportunities to Speak with State Rep. Hecht in February

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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown the week of February 13. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:

Monday, February 13
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main St, Lucia Mastrangelo Meeting Room

Thursday, February 16
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway

Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.

Entertainment

Watertown Mall Hosting Valentines Event With Watertown Family Network

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Share Your Love with the Watertown Family Network at the Watertown Mall on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m.! Join the Watertown Family Network for Valentine making, stories, songs and crafts! There will also be valentines available to be sent over to our friends at Brigham House Assisted Residence, Mall officials announced. All supplies will be provided. The Watertown Family Network is a grant-funded program of the Massachusetts Department of Education and care run through the Watertown Public Schools.

Business

Watertown-Belmont Chamber Leaving Office, Space Up for Lease

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After 12 years of sharing the space with the H&K Insurance Agency and Mavor Chiropractic, the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce has decided to vacate their space in the two-story office building on 182 Main Street, according to the building owners. H&K Insurance, which subleases the offices, is now looking for a new business partner to join them. The 1,300 square feet office space comes with two dedicated parking spaces as well as meter street parking. The space is available starting February 1. “We’ve had great a great relationship with the Chamber of Commerce since we became members over 35 years ago in 1980,” said Brian Kilcoyne, CISR, CIC and President of H&K Insurance.

Business

Belmont Savings Gives Gift to Watertown Eduction Foundation During Spelling Bee

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Belmont Savings Bank presented the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) with a $2,750 check during the annual Town Wide Spelling Bee, the bank announced. The money was provided by the Watertown Education Rewards Checking account. For every new Watertown Education Rewards Checking account opened through Belmont Savings, the bank gives both the WEF and the account owner $50, and .25% annual interest on the average monthly balance in the account is put toward school programs.

Founded in 1990 by engaged citizens of Watertown, the WEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting improvements in the town’s education system by assisting school programs and encouraging support from citizens and businesses of Watertown.