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Group Collects Over 4,000 Pounds of Clothing at Watertown Recycling Event

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HelpsyPartnering with Helpsy, the northeast’s largest clothing collector, the Watertown Department Public Works collected over 4,000 pounds of textiles at a recent Recycling Event. The following announcement was provided by Helpsy:

The clothing drive, held as part of a Watertown Recycling Event on Saturday, June 12th, was a huge success! HELPSY, the northeast’s largest clothing collector, was on hand to help with the collection of textiles and welcomed a steady flow of cars that resulted in 4,393 pounds of textiles being diverted from the local landfill. For ongoing textile recycling, new collection bins have been placed at the Watertown Recycling Center at 76 Stanley Ave. Contracted by the town, HELPSY will service the bins on a regular basis.

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Spaces Available for Watertown Recreation Summer Programs, Staff Wanted

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Watertown Recreation’s summer program still has openings, and non-residents can now register. In addition, the Rec Department is seeking college-age or older staff for the summer. Watertown’s summer programs begin on Monday, June 28. Programs for children and teens include the Pequosette Summer Program, Cops ‘n’ Rec volleyball and street hockey, tennis, the Summer Parks Program. Adult offerings include tennis, pickleball and the men’s basketball league.

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World Famous Musician Performing at Virtual Fundraiser for Watertown Refugee Support Group

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Yo-YoMa.comCellist Yo-Yo Ma will be performing at a fund-raiser for the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group. The following information was provided by the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group:

STARTING A NEW LIFE: A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER with CELLIST YO-YO MA to benefit Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group

Sunday June 27, 7:30 p.m.

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group in support of the group’s vital work assisting refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants from all over the world as they seek to start a new life in our local communities. A working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment, Refugee Support efforts include educational activities, cultural celebrations, film festivals, clothing drives, legislative work, and direct financial, social and emotional support of individuals and families in need. Sign up here for your free ticket: benefitoffice.org/wcp and on the day of the event, you will receive a link to the livestream event! When you click on the above link, you will also see an option to donate.

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Non-Profits Can Make a PSA at Watertown Cable Access TV

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access TV:

WCA-TV is bringing back PSA day! On Saturday, July 24th, we will be hosting our summer PSA day for non-profit organizations in Watertown. As a community service, the staff at WCA-TV will work with you to produce a PSA free of charge, all we ask is that you come in ready with an idea! All of the public service announcements can be one to two minutes in length and will be shown on WCA-TV’s channels. PSA’s will also be uploaded to our video on demand service so you can share it on your organization’s social media, website, and online outreach efforts. 

You can see examples of PSA’s from previous PSA days on our website: http://vodwcatv.org/CablecastPublicSite/gallery/166?channel=1 

If you are interested in participating in our summer PSA day, please sign up for a time slot here.

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Watertown Nonprofit Receives $100,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation

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The following announcement came from Families First:

Chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review process, Families First will receive a $100,00 grant over the course of two years through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. With over 30 years of experience, Families First is Boston’s leading provider of early childhood parenting education, family engagement, and parent leadership programming. The organization partners with hundreds of parents across Greater Boston to: (1) promote their children’s development and well-being and (2) engage and advocate within local institutions that impact lifelong outcomes for their children. Executive Director, Sue Covitz, commented, “By supporting Families First, the Cummings Foundation sends a powerful message that parents are the drivers of change in their families and communities. Receiving such a substantial investment in our work means that we can expand the reach of our organization and leverage additional investments from other funding partners. Thank you!”

With this funding, Families First will reach more parents than ever before through its signature Power of Parenting programs delivered in Boston and Chelsea.

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Watertown Group to Discuss Health Care for All at June Meeting

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The following information was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:

Learn about what you can do to support health care equity at the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment June Monthly Meeting: Health Care for All on June 16, 2021 7 p.m. on Zoom. We are delighted to have Alex Sheff and Noemi Uribe from Health Care for All join us for ourJune Monthly Meeting. They will discuss the mission of Health Care for All and theorganization’s effort to pass the More Affordable Care (MAC) Act. The intent of the Act is helpindividuals, families, and small businesses access affordable healthcare and address thehealth equity challenges the result from financial barriers to accessing care. This is a timely program as there is a legislative hearing planned at the end of the month.

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Watertown Farmers’ Market Opens Next Week, See the List of Vendors for 2021

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Farmers’ market:

Opening Day is Just One Week Away! Mark Your Calendar for Wednesday June 16th ~ 2:30 – 6:30 PM. We’re so excited to open the 8th season of the Farmers’ Market, and look forward to seeing familiar as well as new faces in our favorite outdoor marketplace! Market Updates

This season will be much different than last, now that most COVID-19 restrictions have been rescinded by the State and CDC. As always, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable environment, and encourage masks and social distancing for those who are more comfortable, and especially if unvaccinated.

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Watertown Cable Hosting Series of In-Person & Remote Workshops for Residents

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The following information will be provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:

WCA-TV will be offering in-person and remote workshops throughout the summer. In-person workshops will take place on the lawn outside of WCA-TV’s studio. Remote workshops will follow the live webinar format, in which a WCA-TV instructor will teach a two hour workshop via Zoom. Below is a list of available workshops and the dates/times they will take place: 

In-Person: 

Field Camera Production: June 21st–23rd & August 9th–11th at 4 PMPre-Production: July 7th at 4 PMNews Production: July 19th–21st at 4 PMGoPro & 360 Camera: August 4th at 4 PM

Remote: 

How to: Image Tracing with Illustrator: June 30th at 3:30 PMAfter Effects Motion Tracking: July 28th at 3:30 PM 

To register for a workshop, go to https://myisaac.com/app/membersignup?loc_id=watertown-cable-access-corp and create an account. Please allow up to 48 hours for a staff member to approve your membership. Once approved, you will be able to log in through https://myisaac.com/app/ and sign up for workshops. If you have any questions about how to sign up or use ISAAC, email wcatvworkshops@wcatv.org, or visit our website wcatv.org for more information. 

WCA-TV has put in place the following COVID-19 protocols: 

We will require all visitors to fill out a COVID-19 Policy Acknowledgement & Health Attestation form Because of our location within Watertown High School, we will still require masks in and around our facility, the only exception being for talent when they are about to perform We will not require you to show proof of vaccination, HOWEVER, if you do not give us proof then you will only be able to work with our staff virtually

About WCA-TV 

Since 2005, Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) has been Watertown’s Public, Education, & Government Access (PEG) station. Our mission is to provide local cable access to the residents of Watertown.