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James Bean, age 88 of Watertown, passed away on March 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Pappas) Bean. Loving father of William Bean & his partner Gregory Wagoner, Elaine Bean and James Bean & his wife Maureen. Devoted grandfather of Jacqueline, Nicole, Brendan, Erin, Conor and Patrick, and great grandfather of Madilyn. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mount Auburn Hospital presents Pink Pages, an evening featuring renowned author Alice Hoffman to benefit the hospital’s Hoffman Breast Center on Monday, May 16, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. The event will feature readings and anecdotes from popular best-selling authors Jodi Picoult, Anita Diamant, Lisa Genova, Lily King, Ann Leary, and Elizabeth Strout.Emmy Award-winning arts and entertainment critic, advocate, motivational speaker, and cancer crusader Joyce Kulhawik will serve as the evening’s emcee. A bit about the evening’s participants:
Alice Hoffman has been called “America’s literary heir to the Brothers Grimm” and her luminous and remarkable “fables of the everyday” have enchanted readers since the publication of her first novel, Property Of, in 1977. Her novel, Dovekeepers, spent weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was named one of the top books of 2011 by countless news and literary publications. It has been called “…a major contribution to twenty-first century literature” and in 2015 was adapted as a television miniseries. She has written 39 books including Practical Magic and Aquamarine, both of which were made into major motion pictures, as well as, Oprah Book Club selection Here on Earth.
Sign up now for the third annual Watertown Strong 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Watertown Police, and meet the World Marathon Challenge Champion. The Watertown Police Supervisor’s Association will commemorate the anniversary of the events that led to the capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects by inviting the community to fill the streets of Watertown in a celebratory 5K road race. World Marathon Challenge champion Becca Pizzi, of Belmont, who ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days and won them all, will be at the Watertown Strong Race. The event will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 beginning at Tufts Health Plan, 705 Mt. Auburn St.
The Watertown School Committee will hold a public hearing on next year’s school budget on April 4.
Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald’s office sent out the following notice:
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 71, Section 38N, the Watertown School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed FY2017 Budget on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the Mastrangelo Council Chambers, Watertown Town Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. A copy of the FY2017 Proposed Budget will be available to the public in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools and on the Watertown Public Schools website, watertown.k12.ma.us, forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the public meeting.
Again this summer, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is providing seven high school students who live in Watertown with the opportunity to have a paid summer internship with a local company or organization of their choice. This should help open doors for students to pursue opportunities with a variety of businesses, organizations, or agencies. It is a great way for high school kids to explore a career field of interest. Why?: Gain work experience, explore a potential career field, build your resume, network, make money, and have fun! What is the commitment?: A minimum of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks (more is OK).
The annual Watertown Public Schools Art Show will be held at the Watertown Mall beginning April 1. The show features artwork from students in the elementary schools, middle school and the high school. This exhibition is open to the public during mall hours. The exhibition will run from Friday, April 1 to Monday, April 25. A reception to celebrate the work of WPS art students in all schools will be held on Monday, April 4 from 5-7 p.m.
The artworks were created by students in the following teacher’s classes:
Donna Calleja, Watertown High
Dan Dressler, Watertown High
Elizabeth Donnellan, Watertown Middle School
Haein Kim, Hosmer School
AnnaMaria Lochiatto, Lowell School
Jaclyn Meyer, Cunniff School
The annual SPEAK Week is back at Watertown High School (WHS) March 28-April 1!! SPEAK (Sharing Personal Experiences and Knowledge) Week is organized by Wayside Multi Service-Center’s Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) Peer Leaders from WHS, the WYC announced. Every year WYC Peer Leaders organize a fun filled week with special guest speakers, activities and knowledge building that relate to helping youth make positive healthy choices. This year SPEAK Week welcomes three guest speakers:
Get Real Teen Council, presenting on healthy relationships and consent, brought by the WHS Feminist Group. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, civil rights activist who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, brought by World of Watertown, Watertown Public School Department, and the Watertown Police Department, discussing nonviolent conflict reconciliation.
Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering some new and exciting programs this spring! Join the “Intro to Theater” program for just $20. This 6-week program is a collaboration with the Arsenal Center for the Arts and Watertown Children’s Theatre and will be offered on Fridays from 4-5 p.m. starting on April 8. Must be a Club Member, ages 7-13, to join. To register, contact Chris Crombie at 617-926-0968.