Around Town

16 Watertown Residents Joining the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

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The following announcement was provided by the Jimmy Fund:

Sixteen Watertown residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in The Jimmy Fund Walk. The iconic annual event will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023. 

Schools

Take a Look Around the Half Completed New Watertown High School

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Architects showed the tour the inside of the new auditorium at Watertown High School. The balcony can be seen on the left side. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

While still a mesh of steel, concrete, and wood, visitors can get an idea of what the future home of Watertown’s high schoolers will look like when it opens in 2026.

Entertainment

Weekend Fun: Oktoberfest, Rosh Hashana Crafts, Block Party with Bookmobile, Cancer Ride

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This fall weekend is offering an eclectic group of activities for you Watertownians. I didn’t find any local entertainment on Friday evening, so I suggest going out and enjoying one of our restaurants. There’s a new South Indian restaurant in town, Chennai Eats, on School Street. It looks delish. 

Then Saturday you might want to return your overdue books to the Watetown Bookmobile at the Longfellow Rd. Block Party, or finally get yourself a library card. Then head over to Arsenal Yards for some afternoon brews at their Oktoberfest celebration. (Don’t ask why this Octoberfest is in September.) On Sunday morning there is a group bike ride in remembrance of those who have battled cancer or for those whose loved ones lost the fight. If your family celebrates Rosh Hashana, take your kids to a holiday-themed open playground party for crafts, activities and refreshments. Head home after that to relax and appreciate the peace we have in our lovely city. 

Around Town

O’some Cafe Taking Over Cafe in the Watertown Library

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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.

The Watertown Free Public Library Board of Library Trustees shared the following announcement:

The Red Leaf Café will be leaving its location in the Watertown Free Public Library on September 30, 2024. Thank you to Donald Bleech for his dedicated service to this community during the past 15 years. Donald has been a fixture in our library, and he will be missed.