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A postcard showing what the Watertown Free Public Library building looked like. It was built in 1884. The date of the postcard is not known. The Watertown Free Public Library has come a long way since it opened on March 31, 1869. In early April, the Library will host a party to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the library.
A man wears the Watertown Police Finish Strong Road Race. The Watertown Police will once again commemorate the Watertown Strong spirit with the sixth annual Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Run/Walk. The Watertown Police Relief Association, Watertown Supervisors Association and Watertown Patrol officers Association will commemorate the sixth anniversary of the events that led to the capture of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects by inviting the community to fill the streets of Watertown in a 5K celebratory road race and walk. The proceeds will benefit the Watertown Police Relief Association, the Watertown Police Association, and the Watertown Police Supervisors Association. The WPRA assists families of deceased members, and protects and promotes the social and economic welfare of their families and dependents.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2019 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during the summer months. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2019) or older to be considered. If you are looking for employment to begin before the summer season, please complete and send it the packet and an interview will be scheduled with the Director of Recreation. Positions Available: Program Directors, Program Supervisors, Program Staff, Program Counselors, Counselor in Training, Nurse, Specialists, Pequossette Staff, Park Instructors, Program Staff, Park Rangers, and Scorekeepers.
The following announcement was provided by the Social Justice Ministry at New Roads Catholic Community:
What does the encyclical Laudato Si say about water and the poor? Does everyone deserve clean water? Come and learn about the encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home. Pope Francis issued the encyclical in 2015; it explores our relationship to the earth and to each other. Our featured speaker is Kathleen Luvisi.
Watertown Cub Scouts crowded around the track to cheer on their cars during the 2019 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at Hosmer Elementary School. The anticipation built and young racing fans crowded the steel track set up in the Hosmer School cafeteria. Cheers erupted when the first wave of wooden cars sped down their lane in the Watertown Cub Scout Pack 30 Pinewood Derby on Tuesday night. The Pinewood Derby was weeks in the making. Each of the 50+ Scouts crafted their cars from pieces of wood and plastic wheels attached with nails.
The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The annual Wedding & Event Showcase at Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion is coming in April. Find out about having your big day at the historic home near the Charles River. Or host your company’s next big event at the Mansion. Sample food, drinks, and talk to potential vendors during the Showcase.
First Baptist Church of Belmont, at 129 Lexington St., Belmont, will host Ash Wednesday services. The church will be open from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m for the Ash Wednesday prayer event. Come whenever you can during this period. Upcoming services:
April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Easter Service
The Watertown Youth Coalition will host a Town Hall Meeting to present the results of the Well Being of Watertown Youth survey, and a theatrical presentation. Along with the presentation of the survey results of the Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders will make their theatrical debut with the Improbable Players. The event will be on Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown. To register go to http://bit.ly/wyctownhall. The Town Hall is sponsored by: Wayside Multi-Service Center, Watertown Public Schools, Watertown Police Department, Watertown Health Department, Donohue’s, Demos, Miller’s Ale House, Ixtapa Cantina, SAMHSA, and the MDPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services.