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Local Church Holding Palm Sunday, Easter Services

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First Baptist Church of Belmont

The First Baptist Church of Belmont will be holding services on Palm Sunday and Easter. The church sent out the following information:

Everyone is welcome! Please Join us for our worship service. Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022

Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022First Baptist Church of Belmont, 129 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

(Information about Easter services can be sent to watertownmanews@gmail.com)

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Watertown Community Foundation Seeks Applications for $125K in Spring Grants

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The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces two Spring 2022 grant programs to support local nonprofits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects.  Approximately $125,000 will be distributed. WCF’s Program Grants will support organizations that serve Watertown to develop new or continue existing programs with an educational focus (broadly defined) and do not involve Watertown’s public schools.  Eligible organizations may apply for grants of $500 up to $5,000. WCF’s Institutional Support Grants are designed to help institutions central to the Watertown community by providing funds to maintain critical programming, staff, and cover operating costs. Grants under this program impose neither restrictions on the use of funds nor any program requirements. Eligible organizations may apply for grants of up to $7,500.

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Watertown Fitness Studio Offers Free Mother’s Day Event to Support Food Pantry

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Get Lively health and fitness coach Jan Taylor will be offering a free Mother’s Day Bootcamp which will benefit the Watertown Food Pantry. The following announcement was provided by Get Lively:

Watertown-based Get Lively®: Health & Fitness (Get Lively) is offering a free bootcamp-style class for all fitness levels on Sunday, May 8 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by coffee and brunch bites. People are encouraged to bring someone with them: a mother, sister, friend or anyone else. All are welcome. WHAT: FREE Mother’s Day Bootcamp Brunch 2022WHEN: Sunday, May 8, 9-10:30 a.m.WHERE: Get Lively®: Health & Fitness (100 Parker St, Watertown)WHY: Community Support (and a great workout to start the day)

While the class and brunch are free, Get Lively is assembling gift bags for women in need via the Watertown Food Pantry and would love for people to bring a new shampoo and conditioner to be included in the bags.

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Semifinalists Interviewed by Library Director Search Committee

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Watertown Free Public LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library. The semifinalists for the Watertown library director were interviewed last week and finalists will be chosen by the Preliminary Screening Committee. The job posting closed on March 18, and 15 people submitted applications, said Leanne Hammonds, chair of the Board of Library Trustees. “We reviewed the applications in an executive session and narrowed down to five candidates,” Hammonds said. “At this point in the process, the candidates are not public knowledge and our interviews this week will be in executive session.

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Watertown Dance Studio Hosting Free Encanto Dance Parties

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The following announcement was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

Does your kiddo love Encanto? Move & Groove Watertown is hosting two FREE Encanto dance parties on April 16th and May 14th, and we would LOVE to have you join us! The kiddos will dance to the Encanto soundtrack, play games, and create a magical art project. 

Party Information: Ages: 4-9 yearsGirls and boys welcome! Dates & Times: April 16th, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm OR May 14th, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Price: FREE!!! If you are interested for more information, please email us at: info@movegroovewatertown.com or sign up on our website here: ballroominboston.as.me/encantodanceparty.

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Church of the Good Shepherd Hosting Hybrid Easter Services

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Rev. Andrew Goldhor, Priest-in-Charge, offers Communion on the Steps at Church of the Good Shepherd in Easter 2021. Church of the Good Shepherd, Watertown’s Episcopal parish, has announced that this year’s Easter services will be held both virtually and in-person for the first time since the pandemic began. The full schedule for Holy Week in 2022 is as follows:

Palm Sunday procession and Eucharist on April 10 at 10 amMaundy Thursday service with the traditional foot washing on April 14 at 7 pmGood Friday Veneration of the Cross on April 15 at 7 pm Holy Saturday Vigil on April 16 at 7 pm Easter Sunday festive celebration of the Eucharist on April 17 at 10 am 

In 2021 Holy Week services were held exclusively online, with a special offering of Communion on the Steps of the church at the conclusion of the Easter Sunday service. The public is always welcome to attend both in-person and virtual services. All services can be accessed virtually, and more information is available, on the website goodshepherdwatertown.org.

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Watertown Police Selling Patches for Autism Awareness Month

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:

The WPD is proud and excited to be joining several other Massachusetts Police Departments in partnering with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and to honor this, we will be selling our newly created Watertown Police Autism Acceptance Patches. One hundred percent of all proceeds will be directly donated to the Flutie Foundation. There are several ways to purchase our patches and help support this awesome foundation:

1. Stop by our front window anytime through April 30th and buy a patch, cash, or check accepted.