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The annual Faire on the Square, the is coming up this Saturday in the park next to Town Hall.
The Faire runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 23, and features music, performances, food, and vendors and organizations from around Watertown. The event is at the Saltonstall Park, next to Town Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown. There are plenty of activities for children of all ages. Admission is free.
Watertown will hold a candlelight vigil for those who have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost someone to substance use.
The group organizing the vigil sent out the following announcement:
The 3rd Annual Watertown Overcoming Addiction Candlelight Vigil will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church (Lower Hall). The church is located on Main Street at Chestnut Street. If you have a loved one or know someone who has a loved one that was lost to substance use disorder please come show your support, help erase the stigma and show that their lives mattered and they will never be forgotten.
Watertown’s Artemis Yoga is holding an open house featuring Iyengar Yoga. Artemis Yoga sent out the following information:
This style of classical yoga is known for its alignment based instruction and creative sequencing that quiets the mind while strengthening the body. We are inviting the public to explore the practice of Iyengar Yoga in a complimentary class and information session on Sunday, September 17th from 2 to 4 pm. Students may register at www.artemisyoga.com or call the studio at 617-393-3590.
Following two major building fires in the Boston area, a group representing landlords across Massachusetts will hold a meeting about fire safety.
MassLandlords will host the Construction Fires and Safety event on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in at the Best Western in Waltham (380 Winter St.) beginning at 5:45 p.m. The group sent out the following information:
This summer there have been two major building fires in the Charles River area that have left construction sites smoldering. Both structures were constructed with wooden frames and ended up as piles of ash and debris. At this event, Waltham City Councilor Bill Fowler will be discussing how to prevent construction disasters like these summer infernos and we’ll also discuss fire safety in existing structures. Following safety codes keeps your investment safe and could save lives.
A support group meeting will be held for family and loved ones of people living with mental illness. The group sent out the following announcement:
NAMI Family Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. A support group will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7:30 – 9 pm in the Board Room of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church at 207 Washington Street in Wellesley. This is organized by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).
Thursday, Sept. 7 is Charter Day, which celebrates the day that Watertown, Boston and Dorchester each officially received their present names. In Watertown, the occasion will be celebrated with the ringing of bells in WatertownS Square.
The Historical Society of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
Happy Birthday Watertown! September 7, 2017
The Partnership of the Historic Bostons celebrates Charter Day each September with a variety of historical events which this year includes a joyous ringing of church bells in the three towns that received their present names on September 7, 1630: Boston, Dorchester, and our own Watertown. Redeemer Fellowship Church at 111 Mt. Auburn Street (and the corner of Phillips Street) and the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave.
The Watertown Family Network will offer playgroups for all ages starting the second week of September at 30 Common St. and various other locations throughout town. Parents can sign their children up for free playgroups which offer structured and unstructured play, art experiences, crafts, circle time and snack. Also in September, WFN will offer programs such as Grandparent Day at Brigham House, A Tour of the Watertown Saving Bank, a Back to School Morning at the Watertown Mall on Nutrition and a Stroller Walk along the historical sites of Watertown. For information: http://watertown.k12.ma.us/wfn.
Movies, coding for girls and a fun run are just a taste of what’s going on at the Watertown Free Public Library this month.
The WFPL sent out the following information about events during September. The library is located at 123 Main St., Watertown:
Getting a Refreshing Night’s Sleep: Heal Your Insomnia*
Thursday 9/28 | 7-8 p.m.
Lucia Mastrangelo Room
Learn how you can use natural techniques to improve your sleep–and the overall functioning of your mind-body system. Kali Patrick is a Mind-body Wellness Consultant specializing in improving people’s health with more ease & enjoyment. *Register at the Reference Desk, 617.972.6436 or wfpl.eventbrite.com. Twitter Facebook Instagram
Tai Chi
Saturday 9/9 | 10 a.m.
Watertown Savings Bank Room
In this Tai Chi Easy™ class, you will learn some gentle movement and meditations to take home with you.