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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

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WCA-TV Channels Have Changed for Comcast Subscribers

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The following information was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:

Please be advised that WCA-TV’s channels on Comcast, also called Xfinity, have changed to the following:

Education – 8 and 1071

Public – 9 and 1075

Government – 22 and 1076

We currently are troubleshooting issues with channel 8, but you can still view the education channel on channel 1071. If you are experiencing any other issues or outages with these channels, please call 1-800-XFINITY.

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Flu Shots Available at the Watertown Senior Center

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The following information is provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Health Department is offering the influenza vaccine to Watertown Senior Residents at the Watertown Senior Center, located at 31 Marshall Street, on Friday, October 6, 2023 and Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Senior residents can register here to sign up an appointment and secure their dose. Please bring your ID and health insurance card(s) with you (if you have insurance). Please wear loose or short sleeves if possible. If you have any problems signing up for your flu shot online, please call the Health Department at 617-972-6446, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and they will help you.

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DPW Hosting Halloween Costume & Clothing Swap Event

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Save the date for the Halloween Costume and Clothing Swap, and General Clothing/Textile Recycling Turn-in Event. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a spooky-themed costume swap, and general clothing and textile recycling event. This is an EVENING event on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the DPW parking lot, located at 124 Orchard St. Bring your old Halloween costumes to swap and give them a new life! Come look for this year’s costume.

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Watertown Residents Joining This Weekend’s Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

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The following announcement was provided by the Jimmy Fund:

Twenty-three residents from Watertown will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. Yi Zhang, Kristen Akelian, Samuel Truesdell, Alice McDonald, Thomas Opar, Lisa Soo Hoo, David Morris, Jaclyn Landauer, Rosalie de Beaumont, Michelle Murdock, and 13 additional Watertown residents along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $167 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 34-year history, raising a record-breaking more than $8.8 million in 2022. Kate Morris, age 15, will participate as a Walk Hero for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams to give participants an opportunity to connect with patients.