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Activities Abound at Arsenal Yards’ 3rd Annual Fall Falladays

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Arsenal Yards is hosting the Fall Falladays in October. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

It’s time to fall into a new season! Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown, invites area residents, workers, and visitors to spice up the cold-weather days and celebrate autumn with a variety of events happening throughout the community at the third-annual Fall Falladays! Guests can enjoy various seasonal outdoor entertainment, spook-tacular treats, a pumpkin carving competition, games, and the ultimate fall décor all October long. “As the temperatures cool down, we’re thrilled to heat up the season and invite the Watertown community back with the return of our popular Fall Falladays Festival plus newly added events this year!” said Jessica Peterson, Marketing Director at Arsenal Yards.

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Zine Fest Returns to Watertown Library in October, See Details

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:

Why would a public library host a Zine Fest? “Because zines amplify voices that need to be heard” says Watertown librarian and Zine Fest founder Carey Conkey-Finn. “I really believe these little handmade magazines can change the way people think about libraries, publishing, and information. Plus…they are just cool!”

On October 15, 2022, The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) will host the 2nd annual Watertown Zine Fest. Zines are small-batch, hand-made publications that come in a variety of shapes, sizes and formats.

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Gore Place Hosting Irish Music Concerts, Frightful Fridays & Holiday Photo Sessions

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The following information was provided by Gore Place:

On Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 pm, Gore Place, the historic estate in Waltham and Watertown, will present a concert by the New England Irish Harp Orchestra. The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. Led by Regina Delaney, this wonderful group of harpers, fiddlers, flutists, and singers will present a program of traditional Irish tunes and songs. This concert will take place in the spacious event tent at Gore Place. Tickets are $21. To order, visit goreplace.org. The concert will take place under the spacious Century Tent at Gore Place, so dress for the weather.

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Halloween Happening Hosted by Watertown Families Together

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Families Together:

Not a fright in sight at the Halloween Happening on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown. Let’s celebrate the harvest time and Halloween where make-believe is key. Families are invited to an event that includes:

MusicHalloween craftsTreatsGamesSomething for everyone

This family friendly event is sponsored by the Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Families Together, and the Church of the Good Shepherd.

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The Last Days of Summer in This Week’s Small Saves Comic

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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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Watertown Artists Teaching Watercolor Classes

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“Florida Flower,” a watercolor by Watertown’s Audrey Childs. Watertown’s Audrey Childs will host a series of classes on a variety of methods used in watercolor painting. She sent out the following information:

Students will learn how to use and control their paints effectively. Methods will include using a dry brush and what effects a paper towel and a porous sponge can create.  The class is designed to help the student gain confidence with the medium.  Beginners will Learn the fundamental techniques of watercolor. Intermediate students will have new challenges with an emphasis on exploring techniques.

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Performers Wanted This Fall for Watertown’s Got Talent

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Arsenal Yards and the Watertown Community Foundation want to find Watertown’s top talent. Performers can try out to be part of Watertown’s Got Talent, which will take place on at Arsenal Yards’ Fall Falladays on Wednesday, Oct. 26 5:30-7:30 p.m.

If you think you have what it takes to be crowned Watertown’s Top Talent apply by Wednesday, Oct. 5. A preliminary panel of judges will review the applications and select those who will compete on Oct.

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Photographer’s Images from Afghanistan in 1976 to be Displayed at Watertown Library

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“Father & Daughter, Afghanistan, 1976.” by Joseph Flack Weiler, is one of the images that will be on display at the Watertown Library. “Faces of Afghanistan, 1976,” which showcases the photography of Watertown resident Joseph Flack Weiler, will be on show at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., from Oct. 2 to 30, 2022. Weiler sent out the following information about the exhibit:

I used 35mm Nikon-F cameras with Kodak Tri-X film.