Business

Singing Deli Worker Delights Russo’s Shoppers, Becomes an Internet Sensation

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A Facebook video of a Russo’s deli worker singing Christmas songs has gone viral, and caught the attention of news outlets both locally and nationally. 

Gillie Assuncao began working at Russo’s just four months ago as a dishwasher but now works in the market’s deli area. The Brazilian native also has an amazing baritone voice. The store posted a video of Assuncao singing to customers over the weekend and it took off. It also caught the attention of media, both locally and nationally. He has been interviewed by news outlets, including Boston’s WBZ Channel 4 and the national ABC News.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Hosts Free First Day Event with Fun for the Whole Family

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Mosesian Center for the Arts will host a free event on Jan. 1, 2018 with activities for kids and more. The center released the following announcement:

Celebrate the New Year at the Third Annual First Day at the Mosesian Center for the Arts! Free family fun featuring: Art & Theatre Activities, Fortunes, a Ball Drop at Noon, a Live Performance from Karen K & the Jitterbugs at 12:15, New Year’s Photo Booth, Dance Party & more! Bring a nut free snack or purchase one from on-site and enjoy our indoor picnic area and dance party!

Entertainment

Holiday Performances, Breakfast with Santa and More at the Watertown Mall

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Head down to the Watertown Mall to get some holiday cheer this month. The mall announced there will be musical performances, a breakfast with Santa and visit St. Nick at his village. Holiday Entertainment
The Watertown Mall is proud to present holiday performances by local elementary and high school bands, choral and string groups as well as semi-professional music groups from the Greater Boston area throughout the month of December. After taking your picture with Santa at Santa’s Village, stay for the music and shopping!

Charity

Comedy for a Cure Fundraiser in Watertown Raising Money for Cancer Research

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A night of comedy, raffles and more will be held in Watertown to raise money for cancer research. Comedy for a Cure will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown. Matthew P. Brown will be hosting the comedy show featuring Carolyn Plummer and Artie Januario headlining. Along with the comedy, enjoy raffles, ice cream, light snacks and a cash bar from beginning at 6:30 p.m. The comedy show begins at 7:30 p.m. Raffle prizes include $500 tasting class from Total Wine, signed Red Sox memorabilia, Blue Man Group tickets, and many restaurant gift cards.

Charity

Two Folk Groups Featured at the Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown

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The Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown features a twin bill of folk acts. Dean Steven and Lorraine & Bennett Hammond will perform at First Parish Church, 35 Church St. in Watertown, on Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Also that evening, colorful, creative crafts from Central America which make for nice holiday gifts will be on sale. The Tremedal Concerts benefit the Watertown-El Salvador Sister City Project.

Around Town

Catch the Latest Episodes of Inside Watertown Featuring Local Organizations

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Hear from the coordinator of the Hatch Makerspace and learn about what the Watertown Library has to offer for businesses on the latest episode of Inside Watertown. The Watertown Cable show highlights what local organizations, non-profits and town departments are doing, and is hosted by Chamber of Commerce Community Liaison Paul Airasian and Watertown News Editor Charlie Breitrose

The guests for Episode 4 were Brita Zitin, the Watertown Library’s Digital Services Librarian, who talked about all the online resources available for businesses, business people, those looking to change careers and more. We also spoke with Liz Helfer, the coordinator of the Hatch Makerspace where people can learn skills and be creative. Hatch has a variety of machines to use such as sewing machines, 3-D printers and vinyl cutters. Episode 3 features Watertown Veterans Services Officer Mark Comeiro and Bree Harvey from the Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Around Town

See What’s Going on at the Watertown Library in December

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The Watertown Free Public Library has a variety of events going on this month, from author talks to a craft fair to computer classes. The following was sent out by the Watertown Library:

Democracy Talks: The Future of Voting Rights, 2018 & Beyond
Thursday 12/7 | 7 p.m.
Watertown Savings Bank Room
At this sixth event in our ongoing Democracy Talks series, Professor Rachael Cobb will provide an historical overview of voting rights and update us on what’s at stake in 2018. Save the event on Facebook! Monsterland: Ronny Le Blanc Author Talk
Wednesday 12/13 | 7 p.m.
Lucia Mastrangelo Room
Join author and researcher Ronny Le Blanc as he discusses his new book, Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot, and Orange Orbs, exploring the history of Bigfoot and UFOs in Massachusetts, especially in and around Leominster State Forest. Save the event on Facebook!

Entertainment

Have Breakfast with Santa at the Watertown Mall

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Head down to the Watertown Mall to have breakfast with Santa Claus and get a picture with him at Santa Village. The Watertown Mall send out the following information:

Join us this holiday season for a yummy breakfast at Papa Gino’s on Friday, December 15 at 9:30 a.m.! Breakfast will be $5 for adults and $5 for children. Every child’s meal includes a photo with Mr. Claus himself at the Santa Village
immediately following breakfast! It will be a fun filled morning with songs, stories and raffles for kids of all ages to get in the holiday spirit.