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Group of “Lads from Cork” Visiting Watertown, Linked Up with Hibernians

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A group of young men from Ireland are in Town for several weeks, and recently gathered with members of the Hibernian Club. Pictured with the lads are; (Back row from the left) Past President Allen Gallagher; one of the Lads, AOH National Director Richard Thompson; AOH member and Watertown firefighter Shane Gleason. On the right side, from far right: member Paul Connolly; member Robert McGlaughlin; and Past President Leo Falter. Missing from photo; Irene Gallagher and Kathleen Thompson Moschella. A group of 11 young men from County Cork in Ireland are spending several weeks in Watertown as they compete in Irish Hurling matches in the Boston area.

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Watertown’s Parents Helping Parents Receives $500K Grant

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Parents Helping Parents Celebrates Receiving a grant from the Cummings Foundation. The following announcement was provided by Parents Helping Parents:

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Watertown-based organization was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $500,000 over 10 years. PHP helps fill the gap in mental health services for parents and caregivers.

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Armenian Culture Connection Holds First Events, More Planned

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The Armenian Culture Connection put on a performance at First Parish Church of Watertown. (Photo by ACC)

The following information was provided by the Armenian Culture Connection:

The Armenian Culture Connection (ACC) was founded six months ago in Boston. “Our mission,” says founder Ms. Izabella Djevalikian, “is to connect with Armenian and other cultural organizations in Greater Boston to promote Armenian Art and Culture to the public at large.”

ACC’s first project was its Armenian Youth Chorus, directed by Maestro Artur Veranian, the award-winning, internationally acclaimed choral/orchestral conductor. Armenian Culture Connection founder Izabella Djevalikian,

The chorus debuted on Friday, May 19th at the ACEC in Watertown to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic’s independence. ACC’s next event was the “Our Young Talents” concert on Sunday, May 21st, and was held at the First Parish of Watertown.

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Gore Place Hosting Jane Austen Themed Garden Party

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The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:

On Sunday, July 9 at 2 pm, you can have a bit of Regency splendor during the Jane Austen Garden Party on the grounds of beautiful Gore Place — a site fit for one of the celebrated author’s famous novels. There will be drinks and a box lunch, live music, and lawn games! Stroll through the elegant Gore mansion and imagine yourself back in the Romantic Era of Austen! Your event ticket includes an individual showcase box with sweets and savories and a bottle of lemonade (add a mini bottle of wine for $10 more.) There will be lawn games and a viewing of the ground floor of the fabulous Gore Mansion. Regency Period dress is encouraged!

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Three Day Greek Festival Being Hosted by Watertown Church

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The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church will host the annual Grecian Festival on June 23-25. The church sent out the following information:

Three days of food and fun! Rain or shine! The Church is located at 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown. The lineup includes:

Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Orfeas Band from 7-11 p.m. Bar 5-11 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Enosis Band 7-11 p.m., Dance performance by Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great 8 p.m. Bar noon-11 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m. – Greek Music All Day, featuring Orfeas Band from 5-9 p.m. Bar noon-9 p.m.

Greek Cuisine: Gyro, Greek Pastries, Loukoumades, Kafenio

Events: Church Tours

Shopping: Book Store, Souvenirs, Candy Store

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Our History: Ship Named for Watertown Met a Tragic End

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Samuel Emrys Evans painting of the S. S. Watertown (Photo courtesy of Watertown Savings Bank)

The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by David J. Russo, for the April 2012 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” At the time, David was the Historical Society Recording Secretary and Chair of the Watertown Historical Commission. Did you know we had a ship? Watertown was a dynamic place in the 19th century and one of the manifestations of our ingenuity was the construction and launching of the S.S. Watertown here on July 30, 1890. The ship wasn’t owned or used by the Town of Watertown itself, but it was lovingly named after the town by its owner John Cassidy, who lived at 227 North Beacon Street where the house still stands today.

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Farmers Market Season Officially Opened for the 10th Year This Week

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Photo by Charlie BreitroseCustomers browse vendor’s stands on the first day of the Watertown Farmers Market. From fish products to fresh strawberries to homemade honey, various vendors scattered across Saltonstall Park for Watertown’s 10th annual Farmers’ Market. The Watertown Farmers’ Market had its opening day on June 14. The market opened with a bell ringing performed by City Manager George Proakis, someone who looks forward to having the market every year. “It’s just become a real important part of our community and we love running it and it’s good to have it back.