Around Town

Free Healthy Eating Workshops Offered by Mount Auburn Hospital

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Mount Auburn Hospital will offer a free, six-week workshop focused on how older residents can live better by healthy eating beginning later this month. As people age and their bodies change, it can sometimes become more difficult to do the things that you want to do each day. Mount Auburn Hospital recognizes these difficulties and has developed its Healthy Eating for Successful Living class to help elderly patients learn more about how nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health. This winter, the hospital is pleased to present a six-week workshop focused on improving health through food. The workshops will be every Wednesday for 6 weeks from 9-11:30 a.m. starting on February 24, 2016 at Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge.

Charity

Man Running Marathon for Late Father Hosting Fundraiser at Donohue’s

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Danny Shea of Chelmsford is hosting Drinks and Dancing with Old Brigade to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire’s Boston Marathon Team. The special event is open to the public and set for Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Donohue’s Bar and Grill, 87 Bigelow Ave, Watertown. “I am running to honor my late father, Jerry Shea, formerly of Belmont and an educator at Cambridge and Latin High School in Cambridge. He succumbed to this devastating disease in June,” said Shea.

Entertainment

Free Activities at the Arsenal Project During February Vacation

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Looking for FREE things to do with the kids during February School Vacation? Stop by the Arsenal Project! Schedule & details below:

Saturday, February 13

1-2 p.m. Free Parent and Child Art Activities – Join Rose Fristrom of the Watertown Art Association for free parent and child activities. 2-4 p.m. Hatch Something New in Egg Tempera – Jack Standish works in watercolor and egg tempera. Witness his new techniques in this old-age medium in his unique style influenced by Andrew Wyeth, Maxfield and Edward Hopper.

Around Town

Watertown Man Claims Pokemon City Championship, Seeks Bid to Nationals

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After a full day of head-to-head Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) battles, Azul Garcia-Griego, 21, of Watertown took first place in the Masters Division at the 2015/2016 Pokémon City Championships in West Bridgewater. Along with the coveted title and City Championship trophy, Azul earned valuable Championship Points that count toward a potential invitation to compete at the 2016 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco next summer. In addition, players that achieve a top Championship Points ranking after the 2016 Spring Regional Championships in May will earn Travel Awards to compete at the 2016 Pokémon U.S. National Championships. “The Pokémon City Championships are some of the most unique and inspiring set of tournaments that take place each year. Bringing together both new and more experienced players over a game they enjoy, the City Championships provide a stage for Pokémon players of all ages and skill levels to participate in premier events and hone their skills,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International.

Entertainment

Explore a Graphic Novel at a Free Event at the Church of the Good Shepherd

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Head to the Church of the Good Shepherd for an evening of learning about art and good conversation. This Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Rick Baggio will lead an exploration of “Giotto’s 4 Dimensional Graphic Novel: The Scrovegni Chapel.” We’ll enjoy nibblies and fellowship while hearing and seeing Rick’s presentation about this fascinating masterpiece of the Renaissance. All are welcome at this free event, which will be in the sanctuary. Church of the Good Shepherd is at 9 Russell Ave.

Around Town

Group Backing Community Preservation Act Tours a Hidden Natural Area

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Invest in Watertown launched its effort to pass the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in town with a tour of an area that could be upgraded with funds from the CPA program. The group submitted the following account of the day:

On Saturday, Feb. 6, a hardy group of some 50 persons aged 2 to 82 gathered near Walker Pond in western Watertown. Guided by Leo Martin of the Watertown Conservation Commission, they had come to view firsthand some of the town’s few remaining open spaces and officially launch Invest in Watertown, a campaign to bring the Community Preservation Act to Watertown. The Community Preservation Act, enacted in 2000, enables Massachusetts municipalities to dedicate funds annually for the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of open space, affordable housing, and historic resources.

Schools

Musicians Wanted to Perform at 5th Annual Watertown MusicFest

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Friends of Watertown Music welcomes performers of all ages and all musical styles to perform at our fifth Annual Watertown MusicFest from 5:30-9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8 at Watertown Middle School, 68 Waverley Ave. MusicFest is a lively and eclectic evening of music with performances on four stages. What makes MusicFest so great is the participation of a variety of performers. Join us! The event is a Fundraiser to support music in the Watertown Public Schools.

Around Town

Armenian Relief Society Seeks Applicants for Scholarships

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The Armenian Relief Society (ARS), Eastern USA recently announced that it is now accepting applications to its annual Undergraduate and Graduate Lazarian Scholarship Program. Applications for this year’s scholarship will be accepted until April 1. Applicants must be of Armenian descent and must have already completed at least one college semester at an accredited institution in the United States. For complete details about the application process and to access the application form, visit www.arseastusa.org. Scholarship grants are awarded based on a combination of financial need, merit, and involvement in the Armenian community.