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Find Out What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

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The West Suburban YMCA in Newton Corner provided the following information:

What’s Happening at the Y

Run the Boston Marathon for the West Suburban YMCA

Apply by November 10, 2019

The City of Newton has provided the West Suburban YMCA with one official bib number for the 2020 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2020. The Y is seeking one dedicated runner to lace up and raise $7500 for the West Suburban YMCA. Runner will receive a free membership to the Y while training, support for fundraising, team apparel and more. Deadline to apply for the bib number is November 10. Visit www.wsymca.org/marathon for more information.

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Group Raising Money to Provide Dogs to Veterans with PTSD

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The Order of AHEPA, Local Chapter #406 will be hosting a dinner dance fundraiser for the Service Dogs for Warriors program at Watertown’s Hellenic Cultural Center. The money will be donated to AHEPA’s program to train PTSD dogs to help veterans. “A specially trained PTSD dog can provide a sense of security, calming effects, and physical exercise that can make a positive difference in the life of those that suffer with post-traumatic stress disorder,” the event announcement said. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at the Taxarchae/Archangels Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown.

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Watertown Farmers Market Seeks Feedback Through Online Survey

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The Watertown Farmers’ Market is over for the season, let the organizers know what you thought about this year’s market. The Watertown Farmers Market has ended for the season, and organizers want to hear from attendees. They have created a short online survey to provided feedback. The 2019 market moved to a new location and a new day in 2019. It was held in Saltonstall Park, near Town Hall, on Wednesdays, and also coincided with the Watertown Summer Concern Series.

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Watertown Savings to Donate $150K to Non-Profits, With $15K First Prize

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Watertown Savings announced the start of their annual Customer Choice Awards. See the announcement below:

Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) President and CEO Brett Dean is pleased to announce that $150,000 will be distributed among local non-profits in the Bank’s 24th Annual Customer Choice Awards. “The Bank will celebrate our 150th Anniversary in 2020 and as part of the celebration, we invite, and encourage, every WSB customer to vote for their favorite non-profit,” said Dean. “We are extremely proud of the Customer Choice Awards because of how many organizations are helped.”

How the Customer Choice Awards work: • Anyone with a Watertown Savings Bank account may vote. • Customers may vote only once for their favorite local, non-profit organization.

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First Parish Watertown Holding Fifth Arts & Crafts Show

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First Parish Church of Watertown hosts a yard sale on May 3. The following announcement came from First Parish Church:

Once again this year, on Saturday, Oct. 26, First Parish of Watertown’s artists and crafters, joined by other talented vendors, opens its doors at 10 a.m. for its fifth arts and crafts show and sale. Originally conceived as a fundraiser to help pay for the replacement of an ancient heating system, the show now supports not only the church but also the artists and crafters whose high quality, affordably-priced items make great hostess and holiday gifts. Among the Watertown residents participating are Carole Katz (paintings); Missy Shay (quilts); Monica Fairbairn (jewelry); woven rugs (Johanna Erickson) and nature photography items (Carole Berney).

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Watertown Community Foundation Taking Applications for Education Grants

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has merged with the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) and announces the release of the Fall 2018 School Program Grants. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning. 

The application form is available online. Grant requests of up to $2,500 will be considered, though the average amount awarded will likely range from $500 to $1,000. Where partnerships of two or more schools or organizations are involved an award of up to $5,000 will be considered. A total of $35.000 will be awarded.

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Ballroom Dance Studio Holding Free Class in Its New Location

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Ballroom in Boston announced that it has moved to Watertown, and to celebrate the studio will offer a free class. The studio sent out the following information:

We are offering a free dance class open to the public on Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Now’s the time to learn to dance! Sign up for a FREE dance class on Friday 10/25 from 7pm – 8pm. You’ll learn the basics of tango and swing in just an hour!