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Latest Episode of Inside Watertown Focuses on Theater in Watertown

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Special guests Michael Bobbitt (second from right) from New Repertory Theatre and the Mosesian Ceter for the Arts’ Roberta Miller were featured on “Inside Watertown.” They joined co-hosts Bob Airasian, left, and Charlie Breitrose. Two people who have helped bring theater productions to Watertown were featured on the most recent episode of Watertown Cable’s Inside Watertown. New Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt and Roberta Miller, executive director of the Mosesian Center of the Arts, joined co-hosts Charlie Breitrose and Bob Airasian for the show, which is now airing on Watertown Cable. Bobbitt, who recently joined New Rep, spoke about his role and the play he is directing, Oliver!, which will be at the Mosesian Center for the Arts through Dec.

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Santa Visits Watertown Square for Tree Lighting Celebration

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Santa Claus poses for photos during the Watertown Tree Lighting celebration. Dozens of children and their parents stood on a snow covered Watertown Square Delta Friday evening awaiting the delivery of a special package: Santa Claus. Frosty the Snowman entertained the crowd as they awaited Santa’s arrival. Saint Nick arrived in a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the ninth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which was hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown and Watertown Savings Bank. Santa Claus steps out of a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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Watertown Remembers Attacks on Pearl Harbor

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Watertown held a commemoration of the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor on Friday. The Watertown Fire Department Honor Guard bowed the flags as a wreath was placed in the Charles River. Watertown’s veterans marked the 78th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor with a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Watertown veterans came out to honor the memory of those lost at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The ceremony took place at the Watertown Dock, in Watertown Square where Watertown’s Veterans Services Officer Patrick George addressed those in attendance.

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See Photos from the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration

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Santa Claus was busy Thursday night at the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration. The Commander’s Mansion decked the halls for the annual Christmas Celebration on Thursday night. Lights decorated the Commander’s Mansion inside and out. The line to visit Santa Claus stretched out the door, through the upstairs hallway and into two more rooms. Visitors could also spend time with Mrs. Claus. Dancers from Ballroom in Boston performed for the attendees of the Commander’s Mansion.

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Holiday Performances at Watertown Mall & Free Blood Pressure Screening

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The Watertown Mall announced its annual lineup of holiday concerts, as well as a free blood pressure screening. Holiday Performances

The Watertown Mall is proud to present the holiday performance list for the 2019 season. Groups of local middle, elementary and high schoolers will perform through the month of December. For more information regarding performances, please visit our website at www.watertown-mall.com. Holiday Performance Calendar

December 4 at 9:30 a.m.: Lincoln Middle School

December 5 at 6:00 p.m.: Boston University Academy

December 7 at 1:00 p.m.: Watertown Children’s Theatre

December 12 at 5 p.m.: Lexington High School Madrigal Singers

December 13 at 11 a.m.: Watertown Middle & High School Orchestra

December 15 at 2:00 p.m.: Boston Neighborhood Children’s Theatre

December 16 at 4:00 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 17 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 17 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 18 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 19 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 19 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 20 at 12 p.m.: Belmont Hill School

December 20 at 2:00 p.m.: Watertown Middle School

December 21 at 10 a.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 22 at 12:30 p.m.: Watertown Senior Center Mellowtones.

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Marshall Home Fund Receives Payment from Trust of Generous Donor

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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:

The Marshall Home Fund recently received the final payment from the Henry H. Drew Trust. This trust was originally written in 1930. Henry H. Drew was a Watertown resident. The 1930 Watertown directory lists him as a “gold refiner.” His will stated that any funds remaining in his estate after the death of his heirs was to be divided between the Watertown Home for Old Folks, now known as The Marshall Home Fund, and the Cambridge Home for the Aged, now known as Neville Place. This past year the managers of the remaining funds began a series of payments to the two named entities. The total amount received from the trust to each was $90,470.14, a truly outstanding gift thanks to the thoughtfully drawn estate of Mr. Drew. 

Perhaps Mr. Drew was grateful to the services provided to loved ones at each of the named facilities.

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Hatch Has Holiday Craft Workshops, a Creature Creation Lab, and Drop In Classes

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See what’s happening at the Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace in December. Hatch provided the following information:

Holiday Craft Drop-InsNeed some last-minute holiday gifts or stocking stuffers? We’ll have three Saturday sessions in December to make gift tags, votives and more! Come anytime during 1-3PM on 12/8, 12/15, or 12/22

Workshop spotlight: Art Studio – Creature LabBring your imaginary creature to life! Whether it’s a cute critter or a terrifying monster, all are welcome. More about the artist: www.smrth.net

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins are weekly themed sessions that are designed to give you insight into the subject matter.