Entertainment

Watertown Director’s Film on Election Officials to be Shown at West Newton Cinema

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Daniel Baxter speaking with election workers in Detroit, from the film “The Officials.” (Photo by Cai Thomas)

A short film directed by Watertown’s Margo Guernsey will be shown during a special screening at West Newton Cinema in March. Following the screening, a conversation will be held featuring the filmmakers. See details in the announcement provided by the West Newton Cinema, below. Two short documentaries that shed light on public service, civic engagement, and fair elections will screen as part of a larger conversation about the value of government and the individuals who help democracy function and thrive. 

“Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy” offers an intimate look at the unflappable former Massachusetts governor, Michael Dukakis, three decades after his historic presidential bid. “The Officials” tracks how elections officials in four battleground states prepare for the 2024 presidential election despite organized attempts to undermine their nonpartisan work. 

The poster for the documentary film about former Governor and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.

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Cartoon: Small Saves Has Protection on the Ice

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Mosesian Center Celebrating the Art and Life of Arshile Gorky

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Gerri Rachins “First Flying Machines to Take Off, V1” is part of the show celebrating the life and works of Arshile Gorky (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the time when Armenian American artist ArshileGorky lived in Watertown. Gorky endured personal tragedies from fleeing his village during the Armenian genocide and later losing his mother at a young age. After arriving in America in 1920 he was able to pursue his passion for art and create work that reflected his traumatic past. Gorky’s biomorphic abstractions hold an important place in 20th century art. “Oceans are Getting Warmer” by Bill Flynn.(Contributed Photo)

As Watertown celebrates the art and life of the artist, Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to be a part of the events honoring Gorky’s work.

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Gov. Healey to Speak at Charles River Chamber’s Government Affairs Forum

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Gov. Maura Healey

The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:

The Charles River Regional Chamber is honored to host Governor Maura Healey at our upcoming Government Affairs Forum, presented by Northland Investment Corporation and Rodman Employment Law, on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM at the Boston Marriott Newton. As the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts, Governor Healey has prioritized making our state an affordable place to live while enhancing competitiveness by focusing on housing, transportation, workforce development, and childcare. Now in her third year in office, she continues to address issues critical to our region’s economic growth, including the life sciences, clean energy, technology, and small business success. Attendees will hear Governor Healey address the critical economic issues. This forum also provides a platform for business, civic, and nonprofit leaders across Newton, Needham, Watertown, and Wellesley to connect and discuss the future of our communities.

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Watertown Church Hosting Easter Egg Hunt

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Grace Chapel invites kids of all ages to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at its Watertown campus. See more information in the announcement from the church below. Hop on over to Grace Chapel Watertown’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 5th 2:00 – 4:00 PM Watertown Campus (Rain Date is April 12th)

Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for eggs, jump in a bounce house, get their faces painted, and make spring crafts. Capture some cute photos at our photo booth area, and meet and mingle with other families in the community while your kids are entertained.

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Residents Wanted to Serve on Board of Assessors, Council on Aging & Solid Waste and Recycling Committee

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The City of Watertown seeks applicants interested in serving on the Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. See details in the following announcement provided by the City. City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking residents to serve on the Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, and Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application. The Board of Assessors is responsible for the fair and equitable valuation of all real and personal property.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Names Youth of the Year, Awards Scholarship in Memory of Former Winner

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s 2025 Youth of the Year Jenna Houjazy and the judges: Jaqueline Sullivan, Stephanie Venizelos, and Carey Conkey-Finn. (Contributed Photo)

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently celebrated the achievements of several club members and awarded the 2025 Youth of the Year. Also, for the first time the club presented a scholarship award for the club’s aquatics program named for a former Youth of the Year winner who passed away last year. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Watertown Boys & Girls Club hosted its annual “Rising Stars” Youth of the Year celebration on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, recognizing the outstanding achievements and leadership of some of its youth members.