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Watertown Recreation Offering Free Kayaking on Charles for Residents Age 55+

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The Watertown Recreation Department is offering FREE Kayaking on the Charles River In partnership with Live Well Watertown. Participants will pair up in a double kayak for a fun, leisurely, or active ride along the Charles River. Charles River Recreation will provide basic instruction and safety rules for all who participate. This program is open to new and experienced kayakers. Comfortable, layered clothing is recommended; wear shoes that can get wet.

Entertainment

Multicultural Cooking Class Series Kicks Off This Week

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Would you like to learn how to make some delicious and nutritious Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes? If so, then join us for one or more classes in this program series featuring Watertown community “chefs” who will teach you how to make some of their favorite dishes and share stories about food related traditions. Samples will be served! Come learn about Italian Cuisine: Pasta Primavera, Broccoli Salad, and Cannoli Bites

The class is on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coolidge Street Apartments, 319 Arlington Street, Watertown. Free parking.

Food

Learn How to Make Edible Gifts During Event for Residents Age 55+

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Live Well Watertown and ChopChop Magazine will come together to present an event where residents age 55+ and their young guests can learn how to make healthy edible gifts. ChopChop: The Fun Cooking Magazine for Families invites you to come by yourself or bring a child, grandchild, niece or nephew, and learn how to make a delicious Striped Soup Mix. Participants will create an edible gift to give to someone this holiday season and samples will be served. The workshop will take place at the Community Room at the Apartments at Coolidge School, 319 Arlington St. in Watertown.

ChopChop

Parents Invited to Workshop Featuring Live Cooking Demonstrations

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The Watertown Public Schools has joined with local partners to promote healthy eating and cooking, and will present a healthy cooking workshop with live demonstrations and tastings, plus activities for kids. 

Parents are invited to participate in presentations from WPS Food Service Director, Garden Coordinator, ChopChop, Live Well Watertown, and Metrowest Nutrition, 0n Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m in the cafeteria at Lowell Elementary School, 175 Orchard St.. ChopChop sent out the following information:

ChopChop Kids, the non-profit behind ChopChop: The Fun Cooking Magazine for Families has joined forces with Watertown Savings Bank and the Watertown Wellness Committee to promote healthy eating and cooking in the town of Watertown. ChopChop will be distributed to all elementary school students in the Watertown Public Schools for the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, each issue includes lesson plans for teachers to use ChopChop in the classroom. “The bank is pleased to be able to support this program,” said Carole Katz, VP of Marketing at Watertown Savings Bank.

Food

Free Cooking Class Happening at the Library on Thursday

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Live Well Watertown presents the second free cooking class at the Watertown Free Public Library on Thursday. All are welcome to attend the second cooking class with Chef Coppe and learn how to make Minestrone Soup, French Lentil Salad, and a scrumptious baked apple dessert! Samples will be served. The event is Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library.

Around Town

Local Group Hosting Free Healthy Cooking Classes at the Library

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Head to the library on Thursday night to learn how to make Red Lentil Soup (a perfect dish for the cooler fall nights) and Panzanella Salad (made with last of the season locally grown tomatoes)! 

This is the first of two free Healthy Eating Cooking Classes presented by Live Well Watertown. The classes will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. in Watertown.

Around Town

Hit the Watertown Farmers Market Early and Get $5 to Spend There

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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.

Schools

Live Well Watertown Hosting Back to School Bonanza

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Come out to the Arsenal Project on Wednesday to get some ideas for healthy meals or snacks, take a peek at the Watertown Schools lunch menu and have fun with activities and music for kids! Live Well Watertown will host the Back to School Bonanza for Busy Families on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m to noon at the Innovation Space, across from Dunkin’ Donuts in the Arsenal Project, 485 Arsenal St. in Watertown. Activities include:

Plan ahead for the school year with some new ideas for healthy eating!