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Do you have too much stuff? Do you know someone who does? Is the clutter creating problems in your life? Are you willing to begin to examine this issue? If so, please join us for a workshop led by Lee Shuer on Friday, Sept.
A shy young girl from Watertown with a big smile has inspired people to give to the Jimmy Fund in a big way.
Seven-year old Kate Morris’ team for the Jimmy Fund Walk, known as Princess Kate’s Royal Court, is one of the top fundraisers for this year’s event, which provides money for adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. As of Sept. 18, the team has raised $61,222, and Kate herself has brought in $32,350 with some help from her grandparents, said Kate’s mom, Evelyn Krache Morris. Kate has raised the second most of all walkers in this year’s Jimmy Fund Walk, and the team is ranked third in donations. In 2014, walkers raised more than $8 million for the Jimmy Fund, bringing the 26 year fundraising total to more than $100 million, according to the Jimmy Fund. All walkers commit to raise a minimum of $300 in contributions, except for walkers 12-years-old and younger whose fundraising commitment is $100.
A remembrance of those from Watertown who have been lost to heroin and opioid addiction will be held on Sept. 23 at St. Patrick’s Church.
The event will be presented by Watertown Overcoming Addiction, a group formed to raise awareness of the epidemic of opiate addiction, and to support those trying to recover from it. The event will be in the Lower Hall at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main St., Watertown, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.
A new class for girls who want to learn about computer coding begins soon at the Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Public Library is hosting a free Girls Who Code Club starting Oct. 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This club serves girls in grades 6-12 and aims to inspire, educate, and equip them with computing skills for the 21st century, according to the announcement from the library. We meet for 2 hours each Thursday, and follow a curriculum published by the national Girls Who Code organization. Working in Scratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, and HTML/CSS, we build a range of projects from graphics to video games to artificial intelligence to cryptography. We also host guest speakers, go on field trips, and develop soft skills like collaborating and presenting your work.
If you haven’t you visited the Watertown Farmers Market this season, now is the time! If you are a regular, show up early!Visit the Live Well Watertown table on Thursday, Sept. 17, between 2-6 p.m., and pick up a FREE $5 voucher to spend on fresh, local food at the market, announced Live Well Watertown. Come early! Offer is limited to 400 vouchers.
The director of two films looking into Sept. 11, 2001 will be at the Watertown Free Public Library and his films can be seen on local cable. The Boston 9/11 Truth group sent out the following announcement:
Please tune in to Watertown Cable Access TV during the upcoming weeks to watch broadcasts of important documentaries on 9/11. The series will begin with one and two hour documentaries by Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth titled: “9/11: Blueprint for Truth – The Architecture of Destruction” and “9/11: Explosive Evidence – Experts Speak Out.” The two documentaries present important evidence withheld by the mainstream media on the collapse of the Twin Towers. Over 2,300 architects and engineers support these findings in addition to experts in other fields including pilots, physics teachers, science professors, controlled demolition experts, psychologists and more.
A number of town groups and town departments will join together for Erase the Stigma Week from Oct. 19-25. The Town, through the Departments of Health, Police and Recreation, community-based service and advocacy organizations, and concerned individuals have come together in a timely fashion to develop an Action Plan, according to the event announcement. The centerpiece of the Plan is a week of educational programs, awareness activities, and publicity schedule from Oct. 19 to Oct.
The Watertown Free Public Library has some new programs to check out in September, including computer coding for girls, and the playwright’s reading room. Here are some of the many events at the Watertown Free Public Library this month:
Exploring the Charles River
Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
How much do we know about the river that flows almost at our doorstep? Author Kathleen Rowe will tell about her exploration of the Charles River and various places of interest along its 80-mile course in her new book, Exploring the Charles River. Books will be available for sale.