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Hear About How Revolutionary War Started at Historical Society Annual Meeting

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The Historical Society of Watertown invites the public to its annual meeting, where a special presentation will be made about the beginnings of the Revolutionary War. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown’s 2019 Annual Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed at 7:15 p.m. by author J.L. Bell’s slideshow presentation on “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.”

It will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at the Watertown Free Public Library in the Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Copies of Mr. Bell’s book will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Watertown.

Comics

Small Saves: Confidence

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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 Savesemerged 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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Small Saves: Goalie Gear

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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 Savesemerged 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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Free Family Event at Arsenal Park in Celebration of Arbor Day

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The public is invited to the 2019 Arbor Day of Service, a free family friendly celebration. The event will be held Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arsenal Park near the tot lot, rain or shine. Activities at the Arbor Day celebration include: tree pruning demonstrations, story time, sing along, sweet treats, crafts, games, and truckies (aka selfies in a truck). The Forestry Supervisor, Tree Warden & Commander’s Mansion would like to thank: Watertown Recreation Department, Watertown Conservation Commission, Watertown Stormwater Advisory Committee, the Watertown Department of Public Works, Trees for Watertown, Watertown Savings Bank, Armenia Tree Project, Massachusetts Arborists Association, The Icing on the Cake, Watertown Free Public Library, and Friends of Bees.

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CatholicTV to Broadcast Holy Week, Easter Services This Week

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CatholicTV provided the following information:

The Roman Catholic Church begins Holy Week, the most sacred time of the Church year, on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, culminating with Easter Sunday on April 21. In observance of these holy days, the CatholicTV Network will broadcast special Masses and services from across the United States and from the Vatican. CatholicTV will air the following Holy Week Masses and services:

Palm Sunday, April 14

Holy Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican 3:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ETLa Santa Misa from CatholicTV’s Chapel of the Holy Cross at 8 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 5:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. ETHoly Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, IL at 10 a.m. ETBilingual Holy Mass from the San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX at 4 p.m. ETCatholicTV Mass with Bishop Robert Reed at 7 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. ET

Tuesday, April 16

Chrism Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston at 11 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 8 p.m. ET

Holy Thursday, April 18

Chrism Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 3:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 3 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. ETSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET

Good Friday, April 19

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 11 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 5 p.m. ETLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, 3 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 10 p.m. ETStations of the Cross with Pope Francis at 8 p.m. ET

Holy Saturday, April 20

Easter Vigil with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 2:30 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 4/21 at 12 a.m. ETEaster Sunday Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. ET, rebroadcast 11:30 p.m. ETEaster Vigil with Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, 8:30 p.m. ET

Easter Sunday, April 21

Easter Mass with Pope Francis from the Vatican at 4 a.m. ET, rebroadcast at 11:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. ETPope Francis “Urbi et Orbi” Easter blessing at 6 a.m. ET, rebroadcast 1:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. ET Easter La Santa Misa from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, 8 a.m., rebroadcast 5:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. ETEaster Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Channel 56 at 8 a.m. ET, rebroadcast on CatholicTV at 7 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ETHoly Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, IL at 10 a.m. ETBilingual Holy Mass from the San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX at 4 p.m. ET

CatholicTV is available on cable, CatholicTVLIVE.com, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TV, and on iOS, and Android mobile apps.*All times subject to change

About the CatholicTV NetworkThe CatholicTV Network is a national cable television network also streaming a live feed 24/7 at CatholicTVLIVE.com. The CatholicTV Network represents a cable TV station available in more than 14 million homes, an interactive website with HD live and video-on-demand, OTT apps and a monthly printed and digital magazine.

Entertainment

Small Saves: Playoff Time

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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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Celebrate Spring & Easter with Watertown Families Together

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on April 17, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for “Bunnies, Baskets, and Chicks,” an event to celebrate Spring & Easter. There will be Spring time songs, stories and crafts as well as making your own basket, bunny or chick. This is a free event & all ages are welcome, although the stories are catered to younger children. This will take place in the back hallway of the mall, across from Carter’s. Come ring in the spring time with your loved ones!

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Find Out When the Easter Bunny Will be Hopping into Town

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Watertown Mall two times this Easter season — Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Watertown Mall will be providing one (1) complimentary photo for each child. Come down and celebrate Easter with the Watertown Mall and enjoy a photo with the Easter Bunny on April 13 or April l9. About the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall is wheelchair accessible and accessible by MBTA Bus routes 70 and 70A. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. For more information about this event and other Watertown Mall programs, such as our weekly Walking Club, please visit www.watertown-mall.com or contact the management office at 617- 926-4968 x21.