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Volunteers Wanted for Commander’s Mansion’s “Whoville Jaunt”

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Commander’s Mansion:

Jaunt on by to find out why you should come & play. Volunteer to be a “who”, the Grinch will be with you.  So will Santa – sans his sleigh! The Commander’s Mansion will be hosting The Whoville Jaunt — a Dr. Seuss themed/drive-through evening with lights, music and a food pantry donation zone! Join us for an informational evening and find out how you can get involved. 

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Special Delivery in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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Cartoon by James DeMarco

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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Hatch Hosting Virtual Costume Contest, Thanksgiving Craft Classes

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The following information was provided by Hatch Makerspace, which is part of the Watertown Free Public Library:

Halloween by HatchFriday, October 30, 6pm Hatch’s 3rd annual costume showcase is going virtual! Trick-or-treating will be hard this year but dressing up is always fun. Show off your home, hand, or Hatch-made costume for the chance to win fun local prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the best youth, adult, group, and People’s Choice costumes! It’s free and fun for all ages.

Commander's Mansion

Hundreds Flock to Commander’s Mansion’s Halloween Drive Thru Bash

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A giant jack-o-lantern man looked over the cars at the Lil’ Monstah Joyride at Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion on Friday. The place to be in Waterown on Saturday night was the Commander’s Mansion for the Lil’ Monstah Joyride. The Commander’s Mansion decked out for Halloween during the Lil’ Monstah Joyride. Hundreds of cars filled with kids cruised by the Halloween themed displays put on by the Commander’s Mansion, the Recreation Department, the Watertown Fire Department, School of Rock and Watertown Savings. View this post on Instagram In case you missed it…

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A Scarecrow Goalie Gets in the Game in This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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Cartoon by James Demarco

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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Virtual Offerings from the Watertown Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Programs for Week of October 26, 2020

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:      10:00 AM, Art with Dawn Scaltreto                     12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with DianeTuesday:     10:00 AM, Coffee with the Chiefs                     12:30 PM, Tai Chi and Meditation                       2:00 PM, Line Dancing with BradleyWednesday:   11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna                        Thursday:         9:00 AM, Pilates                        10:30 AM, Talk with TomFriday:            10:00 AM, Cook with Us! Armenian Cuisine, Part 2                        12:00 PM, Seated Strength with Pearl                          1:30 PM, Mellowtones Chorus

Cook with Us, Part 2!

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Families Invited to Spooktacular Drive Through Event in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by the Commander’s Mansion:

I smell children … packed into cars and ready for the Saturday night lil’ Monstah Joyride! Deck out your car, and drive-through the spooky streets of the Commander’s Mansion! And at the end of your ride, pop your truck for a treat from The Halloween Team at the Watertown Recreation Department! 

This is a FREE, safe and family friendly event from 6pm to 8pm – for more details head over to the our Facebook page FB: lil’ Monstah Joyride    

Spooktacular thanks to Watertown Police, Watertown Fire, Watertown DPW, The Home Depot, Watertown Savings Bank, Cool City Entertainment, Taylor Rental of Haverhill and all of our volunteers!

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Local Studio Hosting Halloween Hoedown with Trick or Treating, Dance & Fitness

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The following information was provided by Ballroom in Boston and Get Lively:

We’re bringing a safe, socially distant trick-or-treating experience, complete with a fun halloween inspired dance class for kids and a beginner friendly workout for parents, to Watertown! Create fun new memories with your kids this Halloween! The kids class includes a beginner friendly halloween dance, followed by in-studio trick-or-treat stations and a costume parade! The parent class will keep you active and entertained while your kiddos have a spook-tacular time! This is event is totally free, but, due to social distancing restrictions, pre-registration is required (only 12 kids per session).