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Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Coffee Connect on West Side

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The Watertown Business Coalition announced its latest coffee connect will be held at the Watertown Police Department, and feature West Side City Councilor Emily Izzo. The event will be on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Police Station, 552 Main St., Watertown. The Watertown Business Coalition announced:

“The WBC Coffee Connect networking hour returns!!! Come say hello to our friends at the Watertown Police Department and have coffee and refreshments with City of Watertown employees, residents, friends and your business community.

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LETTER: Watertown Parent Endorses School Committee Candidate

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Rachel Kay is a tireless advocate for Watertown students and parents. On her website, she has a small section on what she likes to do in her free time, but I doubt she actually has any free time! You know her name because she is involved in so many things. Whether it be formally in her role as an officer of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) or with the Commission on Disability, or informally when she attends various school forums or events or just watching her son’s baseball games. You may also see her actively involved in many Facebook group pages.

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Watertown Church Hosting Four Week Parenting Course

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The following information was provided by Grace Church Watertown:

Join us for a transformative parenting journey! Discover the four distinct stages of parenting in our four-week course, based on Andy & Sandra Stanley’s parenting book and insights. Start your day with worship at 9:15 AM, followed by an engaging small group parenting study at 10:30 AM. While you learn and grow, your children will have a blast in our children’s environment, complete with Bible lessons, crafts, games, snacks, and more. This discussion-based approach will help you find your parenting Northstar.

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FEMA and FCC Running Nationwide Cellular Emergency Alert Test on Wednesday

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The following information was provided by FEMA:

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. 4, 2023. About the National Test

The national test will help ensure that Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) continue to be effective ways to warn the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. All major U.S. wireless providers participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts and will transmit the national test to their subscribers. If your mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test.

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Watertown Rotary Club Welcomes Seniors to Cookout, Brings Back a Tradition

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Older residents filled the ballroom at the Sons of Italy for the Rotary Club’s Senior Citizens Cookout. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A Watertown tradition was renewed on Sunday when the Rotary Club of Watertown welcomed hundreds of older residents to the Senior Citizens Cookout. The event at the Sons of Italy hall was the 28th, said Deb Boyajian, the Senior Cookout event chair, but there had been a break. “We haven’t had it since 2019, so we didn’t know what to expect in terms of how many people are going to come,” Boyajian said. Previous editions of the Senior Cookout were so popular that people lined up out the door to get in at the start of the event, said Rotary member Maria Papadopoulos.

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City Works Supporting Breast Cancer Research with Hops for Hope

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The following announcement was provided by City Works Eatery & Pour House:

In October, City Works Eatery and Pour House in Watertown is partnering with Boston Beer Co. to support Breast Cancer research through Hops for Hope. For every purchase of Angry Orchard Hard Cider and Boston Lager sold throughout the month, both companies will each donate $1. All money raised will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation which is seeking better breast cancer outcomes by funding innovative research. 

Since 2007, the organization has provided over $1.8 million to support researchers working to improve the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. City Works also offers 90+ craft beers on tap, including rotating handles for rare, limited and seasonal brews.  

Find out more about the Lynn Sage Foundation by clicking here.

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Discussion of War in Ukraine, Potential Consequences at Event Tonight in Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment:

Dr. Joseph Gerson of Watertown will speak on about the events preceding the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, the immediate consequences of the war, the possible use of nuclear weapons, and what can be done to end the death and destruction. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. The event is in person. WHAT: Take Action for Peace in Ukraine – Ceasefire and Diplomacy, Not More War

WHEN: Tuesday, October 3 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE: First Parish on 35 Church Street in Watertown

Plenty of Parking in the Municipal Lot behind CVS